HANDS-ON HEALING
TACKLE YOUR PAIN WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
GERIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY This type of physical therapy treats age-related ailments. It aims to reduce pain and improve mobility through exercises and various techniques. The main ailments associated with aging are usually related to osteoporosis, arthritis, and chronic disorders. Geriatric physical therapists are specially trained to work with older adults to improve their flexibility and balance, which helps them maintain or restore an independent lifestyle. VESTIBULAR REHABILITATION The vestibular system controls eye movement and balance and can influence how a person processes the sensory information necessary for balance and stability. Among the different kinds of physical therapy, a subspecialty treats vestibular disorders like vertigo, nausea and vomiting, unsteady gait, and postural instability. ORTHOPEDIC PHYSICAL THERAPY This therapy corrects deformities and other conditions related to the musculoskeletal
Physical therapy can be very important for our overall health and wellness, but many people are unaware of the many forms of physical therapy that exist. Here, we will explore the six forms of physical therapy and their unique functions. PEDIATRIC PHYSICAL THERAPY Among the different types of physical therapy, this one relates exclusively to children. Pediatric physical therapy helps correct congenital disabilities and delayed physical growth and treats acute damage and genetic defects such as cerebral palsy. NEUROLOGICAL PHYSICAL THERAPY This therapy aims to treat functional disorders originating in the neuromuscular and nervous systems. Restoring mobility, balance, and coordination is also essential to improving motor skills and correcting damage to the spinal cord, sciatica, aneurysms, brain injuries, and Parkinson’s disease. These conditions can result in extreme muscle weakness and fatigue.
system. Patients commonly have trauma to the bones, muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments. Orthopedic musculoskeletal physical therapy can increase mobility, relieve pain, and even correct damage to the skeleton. CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY PHYSICAL THERAPY Cardiopulmonary physical therapy is about enhancing the cardiovascular endurance of patients. Candidates for this type usually have chronic lung diseases or even a history of heart failure. These therapists teach patients different exercises to stimulate the heart to pump more efficiently, including a treadmill, elliptical, or rowing machine; sometimes, resistance training will also improve a patient’s quality of life. Each of these six forms of physical therapy serves its own purpose, protecting a different body part. Educating ourselves on the differences between them is essential to helping us recover.
TAKE A BREAK
Grilled Red Curry Beef Satay With Peanut Sauce
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INGREDIENTS • 1 1/2 lb flank steak • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk • 2 tbsp lime juice • 1–3 tbsp Thai red curry paste • 1 tbsp fish sauce
For sauce: • 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk • 1–2 tbsp Thai red curry paste • 1 tbsp brown sugar • 1 tbsp fish sauce • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter • 1 tbsp lime juice
DIRECTIONS 1. Freeze flank steak for 30 minutes. Cut crosswise, against the grain, into thin slices. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, curry paste, and fish sauce. Add steak and toss to coat. Cover and chill for 8 hours. 3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, curry paste, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Bring to a gentle boil for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peanut butter and stir until well blended. Remove from heat and add lime juice. 4. Thread the marinated meat onto 12 long skewers. Grill until beef is medium rare, 1–2 minutes per side. 5. Transfer satay to a platter and serve with peanut sauce.
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