G3PT.Sports Injuries & Post-Surgical Rehab

Don’t Let pain Sideline You

BEFORE AND AFTER Knowing the right exercises to prepare for fitness activities is key. Our physical therapy experts have years of experience rehabilitating people after injuries and returning them pain-free to the activities they enjoy. What some peoplemight not know is that physical therapists put specific exercise plans together based on your needs to prevent injury. If you do start to experience pain with activities, G3 Physical Therapy &Wellness can get you back to enjoying your activities pain-free. Call today to learn more how our programs can help you feel great! PREPARING YOUR BODY… It is important to do sports activities, fitness and a host of other physical activities to keep you healthy and happy. With a little bit of preparation, you can easily do these activities and decrease your risk for injury. • Do dynamic stretching • Do whole body strengthening • Do balance and coordination training • Do cardiovascular training

There is nothing more exciting than taking on a new challenge, sport or activity. For most of us, the thrill of accomplishing a physical goal is what we live for. However, are you prepared for it? The term “weekend warrior” means a person who doesn’t really train for what they are doing; they just go out and do it on the weekend. HOW DO MOST INJURIES OCCUR? Most sports injuries occur from ill-prepared individuals who just jump into the activity without first increasing their strength, endurance and flexibility. Your muscles, tendons, ligaments and other tissues need to be warmed up to work properly. They take enormous strain during running and sports activities. Therefore, if they are not in top condition, they are more prone to injury. INJURIES INCREASE AS YOU AGE… If you think back to when you were in your late teens, you could go into a full sprint no problem, take a flying leap and do a whole lot without the slightest thought about it. As you get older, your tissues become less elastic and in fact a little “drier.” When your muscle, tendon and ligament tissues have enough water, they are supple and stretchy, allowing you to do a lot of activities. Keep yourself hydrated and stretch often to maintain elasticity in your muscles.

Exercise Essentials

Healthy Recipe Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Stick Pendy

• Four medium-sized zucchinis • One 5oz log of goat cheese

• 1-2 cups of marinara sauce • Chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice zucchini lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Season to tastewith salt andpepper. Place onbaking sheet. Using 1/2 of the goat cheese, spread small amount into the zucchini and cover withmarinara sauce. Drop dots of remaining cheese over themarinara, bake until cheese is soft and marinara is bubbling (about 20 minutes).

2: Right arm is relaxed, left arm pushes right arm straight forward and overhead with dowel with a forward step.

1: Start with your right hand on top (palm up), left hand on bottom (palm down).

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