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Injuries increase as you age… If you think back to when you were in your late teens, you could go into a full sprint noproblem, takeaflying leapanddoawhole lotwithout theslightest thoughtabout 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. Before and after Knowingtherightexercisestoprepareforfitnessactivities iskey.Ourphysicaltherapy experts have years of experience rehabilitating people after injuries and returning them pain-free to the activities they enjoy. What some people might not know is thatphysical therapistsputspecificexerciseplans togetherbasedonyourneeds to prevent injury. If you do start to experience pain with activities, Sports & Ortho PT 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 todosportsactivities,fitnessandahostofotherphysicalactivities to keep you healthy and happy. With a little bit of preparation, you can easily decrease your risk for injury by stretching and undergoing strength and endurance training.
There is nothing more exciting than taking on a new challenge, sport or activity. For mostofus,thethrillofaccomplishingaphysicalgoal iswhatwe livefor.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? Mostsports injuriesoccurfrom ill-prepared individualswho just jump intotheactivity 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.
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H E A LT H Y R E C I P E Berry Almond Smoothie Bowl
INGREDIENTS • ⅔ cup frozen raspberries • ½ cup frozen sliced banana • ½ cup plain almond milk • 5 tbsp sliced almonds, divided
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon • ⅛ tsp ground cardamom • ⅛ tsp vanilla extract • ¼ cup blueberries • 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
DIRECTIONS Blend raspberries, banana, almond milk, 3 tablespoons almonds, cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla in a blender until very smooth. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with blueberries, the remaining 2 tablespoons almonds and coconut.
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