The Get Better Equation (Continued)
AND, what are the rewards of the correct effort over time? It is called the payoff phase. Here we see a faster rate of improvement for the effort and time given (see graph). This is where the momentum of the problem is shifting in favor of better motion, strength and control and these qualities are getting more stable as well. The severity of the issues have now been effectively reduced and so the effort can now be reduced to a maintenance program to keep the gains. The patient has come full circle and the body is operating more as an asset as one is living life. Here is where those feelings of satisfaction emerge from reaching a goal that took work and dedication to obtain.
KEEPING the body operating as an asset will, generally speaking, require one’s involvement in an active program to sustain those valued qualities of motion, strength and control. Muscle doing its job properly over time requires a strategy and the PT is the expert in formulating the right tactics to succeed. This is where the patient receives the most gain because they are doing the right exercises for their condition. Specificity is a key element in getting results that last. QUALITY of life issues come into full focus as one hits certain decades. Staying independent and self-reliant are quality of life measures that a PT can help you with as the decades add up. Because so much of what we need to do in a day depends on how muscle performs, an active program specific for you has to be in the plan. There is a huge degree of potential to improve your health and the quality of your life by understanding these principles. We, at Full Potential, will provide the knowledge and skill, you add the effort and commitment and together we will create a result that lasts. Call today for a free consult or talk to your doctor about your problem and that you’re ready to address it with PT. Get a script to Full Potential.
To your health,
Vincent Hanneken, PT
Seasonal Recipes
V I N C E ’ S C R AN B E R R Y - NU T B R E AD
• 1 cup fresh or frozen Cranberries, sliced in half • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 egg, well beaten • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted • 2 Tbsp. hot water • 1/2 cup orange juice • 1/4 cup grated orange rind
• 2 cups flour • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder • 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt • 1 cup sugar
Preheat oven 325°F. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients. Add egg, butter, hot water, orange juice and orange rind; stir until moistened. Fold in the cranberries and walnuts. Spoon batter into greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. “This cranberry-nut bread has become a staple for our Thanksgiving and Christmas mornings. I like to rise up early and get this going and by the time everyone gets up it has cooled and is ready for enjoyment along with a hot cup of coffee, a warm fire, family and conversation. Holidays are partly about slowing things down, appreciating the good things in life and sharing time with friends and family. The above recipe is a perfect way to put the brakes on and add a nice dose of simplicity to Christmas morning. Oh yeah, the bread is even better when cut about ½ inch thick, toasted and of course, lotsa butter. I would make two loaves – I am not kidding. Last advice, cut the sugar by ¼ cup if you like things less sweet.”
M I C H E L L E ’ S H O T S P I C E D C I D E R
• 1/4 cup sugar (more if you like it sweeter)
• 1 tsp whole cloves • 1 tsp whole allspice • 3 sticks cinnamon broken
• 2 qts apple cider • 1 qt cranapple juice • 2 cups orange juice
Place cider, cranapple juice and orange juice in bottom of coffee percolator. Place spices and sugar in percolator basket and perk. Serve hot.
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