A.R.I.: Staying Active & Becoming Better Balanced

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Physical therapy is proven, time and time again, when it comes to any issues with balance. This is a condition that our therapists have treated thousands of times over the years. You are in confident hands when you step through our doors. We have also been able RESOLVING CHALLENGES WITH BALANCE

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to assist practitioners in a deeper evaluation of underlying issues when it comes to challenges with balance. So, if you seem a “little off track” give us a call and let us help you take a look at what’s going on. With patience and time, many balance difficulties can be corrected! We’d be honored to help you!

Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body

INSIDE: • It’s Never Too Late • Exercise Essentials • Patient Success Spotlight • Free Physical Therapy Consultation FIND YOUR BALANCE

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.

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 howmuch 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 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. 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 withmaintainingbalance,suchasfrequently trippingandfallingorfeelingdizzy when standing too long. But even if you are not having fundamental issues

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 youareexercisingregularly,and thatyouareeatingahealthydietareallstrong 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 howmuch time isspentdriving toand fromworkandaround townonerrands, and then consider the timespentdoing thingsyou have todoathome, like the dishesor the laundry.Then really thinkabouthowmuch timeyouarespending 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.

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IT’S NEVER TOO LATE

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. 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.

Healthy Recipe: Salmon with Honey & Garlic Sauce

Exercise Essentials Try this movement if you are unbalanced.

INGREDIENTS • 1 1/4 lb salmon fillets • 2 tsp olive oil

DIRECTIONS Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season the salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Place the salmon skin side up in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove the salmon from thepan,placeonaplatewhilecovering with foil to keep warm. Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the water, soy sauce and honey combination to the pan, and bring to a simmer. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water. Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the pan and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened. Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Helps with balance

• Salt and pepper to taste • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 c water • 1/4 c low sodium soy sauce • 3 tbsp honey • 2 tsp cornstarch • 1 tbsp chopped parsley • Lemon wedges for garnish

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TANDEM WALK | WALL Stand with the fingertips of one, or both, hands resting on a wall. Place the feet ‘heel to toe’ with the left foot forward. Steady yourself in this position. Step forward with the right foot, placing the heel directly in front of, and touching, the toes of the left foot. Step forward with the left foot, placing the heel directly in front of, and touching, the toes of the right foot. Repeat this sequence, moving forward down the hallway. Reverse direction, moving backward down the hallway.

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DISCOVER HOW TO LIVE PAIN-FREE

At Advantage Rehab Inc., you will receive hands-on therapy treatments by our friendly, caring, health experts during focused and individualized sessions.

Patient Success Spotlight

It’s time to visit Advantage Rehab Inc. if: • You’re tired of living in pain • You want to feel better and move better • You have been in an auto accident • You want to prevent injury • You have been injured on the job 1. Call and talk to your therapist 2. Discover why your pain has come back 3. Get your custom recovery program

“I had a Total Hip Replacement in Feb. Mike & Ashley both helped greatly relieve the pain in my hip & thigh before the surgery. They both worked with me through the Rehab after my surgery. They are VERY knowledgeable and gave very helpful information & advise to continue my therapy & recovery with home exercises too. Mike & Ashley are very kind, friendly & easy to talk with about the pains in your body. Thank you SO MUCH for helping me this winter.” - Diane “They both worked with me through the Rehab after my surgery.”

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Do You Have Difficulty Balancing?

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