Laura’s Corner
As we move into the spring with thoughts about spring cleaning, our favorite outdoor activities, and planting gardens and flowers, it is the perfect time to talk about posture and what you can do to ensure that you are doing all that you can to minimize the aches and pains that often accompany these events. The suggestions and exercise in this newsletter will help you with postures for work, but also for those long-awaited hours out in the sun. On a separate note, we want to take this opportunity to let you know that we now offer telehealth appointments that are fully paid by insurance in most cases. If you feel more safe staying home, but you are hurting and need help, please call us! Our team of physical therapists has worked diligently over the past several weeks to develop a wide array of beneficial and therapeutic activities that you can do, at home, to help ease pain, improve mobility and strength, and overall improve your quality of life. This is true for all patients, even those who have previously received a significant amount of manual therapy or hand-on care. There is tremendous value in continuing your physical therapy – even while at a distance. It is also a wonderful opportunity to have us literally see your computer and work set-ups at home to make ergonomic suggestions to help improve your posture! We can also offer help to patients who have had COVID-19 and have returned home with limitations or impairments due to complications of the virus, which could include (but is not limited to): being hospitalized, bedridden, sedated, and/or on a ventilator. The other benefit is that through telehealth we can now offer the excellent care and connection that you have come to expect from Providence PT to people outside the State of Colorado, so share our information with your friends and family. We are here to help! Warm regards,
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STRENGTHENS BACK MUSCLES ExerciseEssentials BIRD DOG 4-POINT ARM & LEG RAISE Begin by placing your knees and hands on the floor, with your hips and shoulders at a 90° angle. While keeping stable and engaging your core muscles, lift one arm and an opposite leg straight out toward the horizon, with your thumb pointed to the ceiling. Place both arm and
leg back down to starting position. Perform 10 repetitions and then repeat this exercise with the opposite arm and leg. To build stability, this exercise can first be performed using only the arm or leg, and the opposing arm or leg can be added once ready for progression.
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