Fit4Life: How To Improve Health

Health & Fitness

The Newsletter About Physical Therapy & Personal Training

DISCOVER WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

INSIDE: • Dare To Improve Your Health! • Healthy Recipe • Patient Spotlight • Exercise Essentials

Health & Fitness The Newsletter About Physical Therapy & Personal Training

DARE TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!

Many common aches and pains stem from tight muscles and poor movement. We were made to move and today’s lifestyle of sitting in the car, at work and at home, means tighter muscles. In addition, as we age our connective and muscle tissues naturally become stiffer. Therefore, the older you get, the more important a daily stretching routine becomes. The key to good health is to keep your body flexible. This helps your circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic, and musculoskeletal systems. When your tissues are flexible, normal blood and lymphatic fluids circulate the body easier, oxygenating your tissues properly. This helps you feel energized, relieves pain, and allows you to perform daily tasks without feeling tired.

Improving Mobility and Motion: Motion is essential to your quality of life. Whether it is an everyday task such as emptying the dishwasher, a sports activity like golf, or an essential activity such as performing their job, a physical therapist can help you experience improved mobility and function. Physical therapists also help prevent injuries and promote a healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. If you are suffering from pain and need treatment, contact us to schedule an appointment and return to a pain free, active lifestyle.

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A PLANK A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTORS AT BAY A plank is a simple exercise that anyone can do to improve their core strength. This exercise helps you strengthen so many of your muscles, guiding them to work together. Your core muscles are vital to the health of your low back and spine. If you suffer from an achy back or neck, then try doing this exercise to feel better.

How to do a plank (If you are unsure about doing this exercise, call us first)

1. Start by lying face down. You may want to put a pillow under your abdomen if it is uncomfortable to lie flat. 2. Bring your elbows underneath you, then gently rise up onto your elbows and knees, so that your abdomen is off the floor. 3. Keep your abdomen tucked gently in so that your body is straight without sagging. 4. Try to hold this for 30 seconds if you can. You may feel your muscles shake a little while doing this, which means they are working! 5. It is important to start off with small increments and build over the course of a week as you become stronger. 6. To advance the plank and make it more difficult, lift your knees off the ground, keeping your body straight. 8. You may have some soreness the next day as you are using muscles that have not been worked that way in a while. For a healthy spine, keep doing your exercises and remember our physical therapists need to see you for a check-up. You see your dentist every 6 months to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Why not your PT? 7. Ideally, you should be able to hold this position for 2 minutes.

Your physical therapist is the mechanic for your whole body to keep your spine and extremities moving like they should. Detecting a problem early can lead to a simple treatment solution that can save you a lot of pain, and financial burden down the road. Call us today to speak with your therapist about your problem before it becomes a PROBLEM. You see your doctor every year, your dentist twice a year, when was the last time you saw your physical therapist? Fit 4 Life Can Help You Maintain A Healthy Spine, Naturally!

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DO I NEED A PRESCRIPTION TO START PHYSICAL THERAPY? No, you don’t. Although we see many patients sent directly by their physician, in the state of Florida, a licensed physical therapist may begin the physical therapy process by performing a full physical therapy evaluation. We will verify benefits for you so that you can get started right away.

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Patient Spotlight

Hear What Our Patients Had To Say! “I have a full range of motion with no pain!” “I first came in with a frozen shoulder and in extreme pain with very limited movement. Working with the team, I was able to make improvements every week and now I have a full range of motion with no pain. My treatment plan as updated as I progressed and they explained everything to me along the way. They even tried different types of treatment when my progress wasn’t improving. I’m very happy with my results and with the care I received. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing Physical therapy.” – Marie K.

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Staff

Spotlight

Fiona Monday Physical Therapist Assistant

Welcome to Fit 4 Life! My name is Fiona Monday. I started at Fit 4 Life as a client in 2002. All it took was one workout and I was hooked! In 2005, I moved back to Tampa and became a personal trainer. I loved pushing people to reach their goals and live a healthy lifestyle. However, Physical Therapy was always a field I wanted to get into. I decided to go back to school to become a PTA. I am so glad I did. Whether it’s teaching people how to work out, eat right, or treat a diagnosis, I am committed to helping people become healthy and happy! Other fun facts about me are that I grew up in Temple Terrace, FL and went to Berkeley Prep High School, where I was a 3-sport athlete. I was fortunate enough to receive a full volleyball scholarship and have a successful career as a student-athlete at FSU. I earned a BS degree in Business and an MS in Sports Administration. I coached college volleyball for 7 years and currently, I coach a club volleyball team in Temple Terrace called the North Tampa Stars. I have a wonderful husband, Travis, and together we have two amazing girls, Molly and Madison. Thank you for coming to F4L and being a part of our lives! We look forward to helping you!

Healthy Recipe

Exercise Essentials

Try these exercises to get you moving... HIP ABDUCTION - SIDELYING While lying on your side, slowly raise up your top leg to the side. Keep your knee straight and maintain your toes pointed forward the entire time. The bottom leg can be bent to stabilize your body.

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Stretches Hips

HAMSTRING STRETCH - SUPINE While lying on your back, raise up your leg and hold the back of your knee until a stretch is felt.

Strengthens Legs

Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing. Think Fit 4 Life FIRST Why You Need To Schedule An Appointment With Our Physical Therapists or Personal Trainers: � Move without pain � Bend and move freely � Balance confidently & securely It’s Never Too Late To Get Fit & Active!

� Sit for long periods comfortably � Walk for long distances � Live an active & healthy lifestyle

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