7 TIPS YOU CAN DO ON YOUR OWN What You Can Do To Improve Your Quality Of Life!
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5. Drinking more water. Water keeps your body systems functioning at an optimum level. 6. Breathing! Work on your deep breathing in order to increase your oxygen intake and get your lymphatic system moving. 7. Getting enough sleep. Sleep at least 8 hours a day. It is best to get into a routine where you are going to bed and waking up on a regular cycle. This helps your endocrine system. Contact Austin Manual Therapy Associates today! Are you looking for assistance with increasing your health, strength, and physical activity? Our team at Austin Manual Therapy Associates would love to help you live your highest quality of life. Contact us today to begin your new chapter toward becoming a healthier you!
Physical therapy treatments can help improve your health, but they only work if you apply healthy lifestyle choices in your everyday life, as well. Some tips you can do on your own to become healthier, stronger, and more active include: 1. Taking care of aches and pains. Don’t let these long-term problems linger. Contact Austin Manual Therapy Associates for professional help. 2. Limiting your sitting. Get up every 30 minutes to walk around at work and home. 3. Getting out and moving. Exercise regularly, even if it’s just taking a short walk every day. 4. Maintaining a nutritious diet and controlling portion. Make sure your food intake is nutritious and portioned. By chewing your food thoroughly, you won’t feel as if you have to eat as much.
JULIA LAPO PT, DPT
“I chose to pursue a profession in Physical Therapy because it combines my greatest passions of physical activity: studying the human body, building relationships, and educating patients. In the clinic, I strive to provide patients of all ages and demographics with an individualized, holistic treatment approach. I am passionate about assisting patients in meeting their personal goals for wellness and seek to enable patients to return to their daily activities pain-free. I am originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, attended Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas for my bachelor’s degree, and then finally found my way to Texas for Physical Therapy School. I attended Texas State University where I graduated with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. In January 2019, I began pursuing a Fellowship in Manual Therapy through the Manual Therapy Institute. Outside of clinic, I enjoy playing and watching practically any sport, running, biking, working out, reading, and spending time outdoors with friends.
EXERCISES YOU CAN DO AT HOME!
DEAD BUG | HEEL TOUCHES While lying face down and keeping Lie on your back with your hands and knees raise upward, keeping your core engaged. Slowly lower one heel to the ground, then alternate sides, keeping your core engaged. Repeat 6-10 times on both sides.
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