Road Trips Don’t Have to Be Painful Tr y Games , Aud i obooks , and Podcas t s to Pas s the T ime
Summer is right around the corner, which means you’ll soon pile the whole family into the car, ready to brave the road for a vacation. Everyone knows that riding in the car for hours can be torture. But with a little creativity, you can turn the worst part of a long trip into a fun event.
Unfortunately.” The rules are simple. The first person starts by saying, “fortunately,” and mentioning something good about the road trip or the destination. The next person (moving clockwise) then follows by saying something “unfortunate” about the previous person’s statement. Take turns with every passenger in the car. If someone stumbles, they get a strike; three strikes and you’re out. The last passenger standing wins. We get it. Sometimes passengers don’t want to play games. Occasionally, they’d rather relax or take a nap. However, your listening material doesn’t have to be limited to Dad’s favorite music. Instead, consider listening to a family-friendly audiobook or podcast, which can make the longest and most boring parts of your trip an entertaining or educational experience. Almost any popular book is available in audio form, but it can be hard to find an enjoyable podcast. “Transistor” is a science-focused podcast that explores subjects kids and adults will find fascinating. Or if you’re looking for something fictional, try “Storynory,” in which the narrator tells fairy tales and legends from all over the globe. PLAY AN AUDIOBOOK OR PODCAST
PACK A TRAVEL GAME
When the excitement of the family vacation starts to wear off, keep the peace and entertain your kids with a travel game. Many board game manufacturers offer travel-sized versions that are easy to pack and play in the car. Before your next road trip, consider purchasing digital Yahtzee, which packs all the fun of the classic game without the dice, or IQ Fit, a logic game with over 100 challenges. Both games cost around $10 and can provide hours of entertainment.
INCLUDE THE WHOLE FAMILY
Once the travel games no longer pique anyone’s interest, try an activity that can be fun for the whole family: a traditional road trip game. If you have a car full of storytellers, try “Fortunately,
As temperatures climb and the sun finally starts to show its face around New England, thousands of runners from across the area are getting outside and hitting the pavement. Unfortunately, so many active runners means a lot more injuries. In fact, according to The New York Times, some studies indicate that “as many as 90 percent of runners miss training time every year due to injury.” Luckily, many of these injuries are treatable with a round of physical therapy. Here are two of the most common ways you can hurt yourself while running — and how we can help. As you run, your kneecap (patella) glides back and forth along a structure called the femoral groove, a track in your femur cushioned by cartilage. But if anything in that complicated process goes wrong, your patella may begin to slide to the side of the femoral groove, rubbing and grinding against your femur and causing persistent pain. Usually, the pain is at its worst when you climb hills or stairs, stand up after a long period sitting down, or — of course — go for a run. If Runner’s Knee (Patellofemoral Pain)
left untreated, this relatively mild condition can worsen, eventually resulting in patellar tendinitis or even arthritis.
Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia is a thick, sturdy band of ligament tissue that connects your heel to your toes on the bottom of your foot, supporting that ever-important arch. Unfortunately, it’s not too difficult for this structure to become irritated, inflamed, or even torn, causing stabbing pain all over the bottom of your foot. Pain may come and go, but it will usually hurt the most when you first step out of bed each morning or stand up after resting for a while.
treatment plan. We will alleviate your pain and increase your strength while helping you gain flexibility. With improved range of motion in the affected area, we can prevent further injury. In many cases, you can expect to be back in your running shoes after just a few sessions. If you’ve been sidelined by injury and are eager to get back to training, give the experts at Achieve Physical Therapy a call at one of our three locations. We can get you in for a free consultation within just a few days, and you’ll be back on your feet in no time.
How Physical Therapy Can Help
No matter your issue, we can provide you with a detailed diagnosis, followed by a comprehensive
2
www.AchievePTonline.com
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online