Fit Physical Therapy Newsletter
THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY
JUNE 2019
AQUATIC THERAPY WILL GET YOU MOVING AGAIN
enjoy participating in a regularly scheduled exercise class, others may find it easier to just increase their daily activities, like walking. It’s never too late to start moving Physical activity is important, and can help you live independently for as long as possible. However, if you have chronic aches and pains, it can be difficult to exercise. This lack of physical activity can make the condition worse and more difficult to live with. This is where aquatic therapy can really help you. Aquatic therapy offers a very safe environment in order for you to get your body moving again. The temperature of the water helps to reduce inflammation and pain. It also provides benefits to many of your other organs as well. Not only do we relieve your aches and pains quickly, we can help you maintain your new pain-free mobility. Our knowledgeable physical therapists are experts in muscle and joint problems, helping you return quickly to normal pain free function. At Fit Physical Therapy we listen to you and create custom aquatic therapy programs and hands on treatments that alleviate your pain, improve balance, improve movement and walking while getting you back to doing normal everyday tasks with a healthier outlook on life. Call us today or go online to learn more!
INSIDE : • Staying Active & Becoming Better Balanced • How Is Your Balance? Scientists used to think that strenuous exercise was the only way to improve your health. However, new research suggests that just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity provides most of the health benefits needed. Moderate intensity is best, but even low-intensity activity is better than nothing. While some people may Do you find yourself not as active as you use to be? As you age, you lose muscle and bone mass leading to the development of problems such as back pain, arthritis or osteoporosis. This makes it harder to do normal everyday activities like squatting down, getting out of bed, walking and more. Regular exercise and physical therapy slows the loss of muscle mass, strengthens bones and reduces joint or muscle pain. In addition, physical therapy improves mobility and balance, which reduces the risk of falling as you age or suffering a serious injury.
• Clinic News! • Positive Patient Results
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THE NEWSLETTER ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND CARING FOR YOUR BODY NEWSLET TER
JUNE 2019
STAYING ACTIVE & BECOMING BETTER BALANCED
INSIDE : • How Is Your Balance? • Staff Spotlight
• Clinic News! • Positive Patient Results
you head out to the backyard to run around with your children or your dog. Balance in many ways works on the same principles. There are some activities that you do every day because you have to do them — work often falls into this category, as do household chores. But what about the activities that you simply love to do? What about the activities that you enjoy? Think about the last time that you sat down with a book that you loved and made yourself a cup of tea or coffee and really enjoyed the moment. Perhaps it isn’t reading that you wish you had more time for, but instead it is a garden that has grown weeds as it has been neglected. It could be a project at your home that you have looked forward to completing or an old car that you’ve wanted to fix up. There are special hobbies and interests that appeal to each of us, and spending time with those hobbies can help you live a more balanced life.
There are a million and one tips that are passed down generation to generation about the key to a long and successful life. Some say the secret to a long and happy life is to focus on family; others say it all comes down to finding the right career. Whatever choices you make in your life, and whatever your values are, there are several fundamental truths that are almost always accurate: To stay healthy, you must stay active, and to stay happy, you must stay balanced. Mental and Physical Balance Staying active and staying balanced in many ways go hand in hand. Staying active refers to the amount of activity that you engage in daily. This of course can refer to how much time you spend at the gym, but it can also refer to how many steps you take in a day, how often you find yourself running around the office, and how frequently
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HIP ABDUCTION While lying on your side, slowly raise up your top leg to the side. Keep your knee straight and maintain your toes pointed forward the entire time. The bottom leg can be bent to stabilize your body. Strengthens Hips www.simpleset.net Try this movement if you are experiencing hip pain. EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
How Is Your Balance?
Alongside with the task of becoming more mentally balanced with the things that you spend time with in your life is the challenge of becoming more physically balanced. There are certain markers that typically indicate trouble with maintaining balance, such as frequently tripping and falling or
feeling dizzy when standing too long. But even if you are not having fundamental issues with your ability to stay balanced in this way, you may still have difficulty with whole-body balance. Yoga is a great form of exercise to use to improve your ability to balance, as yoga helps to strengthen core muscles and improve coordination. You can improve your physical balance by:
• Increasing muscle strength • Improving stamina
• Improving core strength • Practicing balancing techniques
In addition, taking steps to ensure that you are getting a full night of rest, that you are exercising regularly, and that you are eating a healthy diet are all strong components to ensuring you are well-balanced. Think about the percentage of time that you spend working during the week. For most people this number is well over 40 hours per week! Then consider how much time is spent driving to and from work and around town on errands, and then consider the time spent doing things you have to do at home, like the dishes or the laundry. Then really think about how much time you are spending doing the things that make you feel better — including those hobbies that you love, but also being active and engaging with the people you care about. Part of becoming a more balanced person means finding ways to spend your time more wisely and taking more time for yourself as needed. It’s Never Too Late You don’t need to grow up as an athlete to enjoy exercise as an adult. There is no point in your life where it is too late to start being more active than you currently are. There are plenty of ways to incorporate light activity into your lifestyle, such as: • Taking a walk in the evening with your family • Wearing a pedometer and trying to take more steps every day • Joining your local community center and using the pool to swim laps several times a week • Engaging in light weight training at home before work • Taking a yoga class These are just several examples of how you could incorporate more activity into your lifestyle without making many large changes to your way of life. If you feel that your physical health or an old injury is holding you back from being active, contact us. Working with a physical therapist can help you achieve improved balance and a healthy lifestyle.
Positive Patient Results
“My Chronic Post-Op Knee Replacement Pain...” “For 10 years I have suffered this pain and have visited over 10 physical therapists in the states of California and Utah with no help or relief. That was until I was referred to FIT Physical Therapy. I am now happy to report the therapist has alleviated my pain by up to 75%! After 10 years of constant PAIN, I am finally back. Besides the PT, the therapists themselves introduced me to mindfulness training exercises; including breathing exercises with great SUCCESS!!! Their philosophy in this area of treatment is a game-changer! With 2 months of training I am a changed person. I am more physically active than ever and enjoying life again!” - D.J.
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WE’VE OPENED ANOTHER CLINIC LOCATION TO BETTER SERVE YOU!
It’s Time To Get To Fit AQUATIC THERAPY AND ITS BENEFITS This Workshop Is For You If: •Youhavebeen inpain for longer than3monthsorbeyondnormalhealing times •You have tried other treatments, including physical therapy without results •You are tired and frustrated with not getting pain relief from traditional medical treatments •You want to avoid medications and surgery to treat your pain What You Will Learn: A different approach to treating pain with aquatic therapy: •The new science behind how pain really works in our bodies •How aquatic therapy can reduce pain and improve function •How to achieve lasting and long term pain relief without using medication or surgery EXPERIENCED AND CARING THERAPISTS STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MODERN CLINICS SAFE, FAST, EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS MOST INSURANCE ACCEPTED NO REFERRAL REQUIRED SCHEDULING IS QUICK AND EASY SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT TODAY! Your Health, Your Choice, Our Mission! Please RSVP - Seating is limited FIT Physical Therapy Workshops JUNE 19, 2019 @ 5:30 PM AT OUR SUMMIT GYM CLINIC LOCATION (HOSTED BY AARON HARWARD) JUNE 26, 2019 @ 5:30 PM AT OUR MESQUITE CLINIC LOCATION (HOSTED BY KYLE MEMMOTT)
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Staff Spotlight
Aaron is the Clinic Director of our Summit Athletic Club Clinic. He attended Southern Utah University where he earned his degree in Exercise Science. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy at Touru University. Aaron is friendly and easy going and gets great results with his patients. He specializes in AARON HARWARD, PT, DPT, CLINIC DIRECTOR
treating orthopedic, spine, and sports injuries. He has extensive experience in aquatic therapy. Aaron enjoys CrossFit, hiking, golfing, snowboarding, watching movies and being with his wife Jessica and their 2 kids.
Education: • Southern Utah University: BS, Exercise Science, ’10 • Touro University Nevada, DPT, Doctor of Physical Therapy, ’14
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