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

OH BABY!: KINECT STAFF WELCOMES A NEW MEMBER

Kinect would like to congratulate Giovanni Leone, PTA, on his newest addition! He welcomed a healthy baby boy, Lorenzo, to his family on May 26! Welcome to the family Lorenzo! Q: Who got to pick the baby’s name? A: The name story is funny. My wife couldn’t think of any names and I had 3 I loved. A few weeks before the baby was born, I gave her a full week to come up with some names since she didn’t really like any of mine. She didn’t come up with any, so I made an executive decision to choose Lorenzo. She now loves it. Q: What will you do if he is not a Dodgers fan? A: I plan on fighting that idea by dressing him in nothing but LA gear until he gives in! Q: Who will be stricter with the baby? A: I’ll likely be stricter with discipline, but my wife is firmer with people handling him right now. Q: What are you most excited about with Lorenzo? A: He is the first boy in our family since my brother, so I think our entire family is excited to have a new boy in the family. I’m personally excited to be able to put all of the sports clothes on him that I wasn’t allowed to do with my daughter. Inside: • Improve Health, Energy & Fitness

• Outstanding Patient Results

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• 4 Simple Ways To Improve Your Lifestyle

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

4 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFESTYLE | OUTSTANDING PATIENT RESULTS | OUR THERAPY SERVICES

“It ’s Time To Change Your Lifestyle For The Better!” IMPROVE HEALTH, ENERGY & FITNESS

It’s that time of year again, the beginning of summer when many of us feel compelled to meet our fitness goals for summer season. What will be your goals towards taking care of your health? Will you set a goal to lose weight, exercise more, eat better and increase your activity level? Unfortunately, such declarations often fail after a month or two. This can often be attributed to two things: a lack of readiness to actually change bad habits and a pattern of setting unrealistic expectations. So what types of goals can we make that we’ll actually stick to? If you want to improve your health and increase your energy, here are some simple ways to change your lifestyle for the better. 1. INCREASE YOUR RANGE OF MOTION. Avoid shortcuts when it comes to exercising. Strive for using the greatest range of motion.This may include making longer lunges, stretching arms more while jumping rope, or leaning over further during yoga. Whatever the case, doing so helps your muscles do more work per rep, which results in breaking down more tissue by the end of your workout. If you have difficulty reaching a full range of motion, or have discomfort, consult your physical therapist. 2. REDUCE FATIGUE. As anyone who has tried and failed at establishing a regular exercise routine can agree, fatigue is the number one enemy. To helpcombat this,drinkbeet juice.Studiesshow that itcan increase stamina by up to 16 percent. Furthermore, listen to music that keeps you motivated. Listening to the right music can actually expand your blood vessels by 26 percent. Work on a schedule routine that ensures you get enough rest, exercise, and activity. Let the experts at Kinect Physical Therapy help you improve your mobility. Give us a call at the location nearest you today!

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Look inside to learn more about our programs and say hello to a healthier you by returning to a pain-free, active lifestyle!

Outstanding Patient Results

I can now reach over my head!

I have progressed 100%!

“I feel I have progressed 100% from where I started! My range of motion has phenomenally improved, and I have gone from a pain level of 7/8 to 2 tops. I can lift more, reach higher above my head, and laterally thanks to the wonderful staff at Kinect!” - Pam D.

“Before starting physical therapy, I had pain in both of my shoulders. I can now reach over my head, carry at least 10 pounds with my right arm, and reach behind my back!” - Rosemary W.

I feel more confident!

“No more pain! I have full movement in my shoulder. It feels 100% better. Physical therapy was great!” - Joseph M. I have full movement in my shoulder!

“I can now move my arm with no pain and in more positions with better range of motion! I feel more confident with daily activities since beginning at Kinect PT.” - Richard J.

THIS COULD BE YOU! Contact us today to schedule an appointment!

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4 Simple Ways To Improve Your Lifestyle

1. TRY WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY. Research shows that people who use wearable technology, gadgets such as Fitbits, Garmin, and Withings,tend to stick to their exercise routine more faithfully than those who don’t. With many of them, you can track your heart rate, steps per minute, sleep cycles, and more. 2. BEGIN THE DAY WITH PROTEIN. Eating protein for breakfast helps curb your appetite throughout the day and tends to improve your overall diet as well. While you may wind up consuming the same number of calories over a day’s time, you’ll be less tempted by high-fat snacks around dinnertime. Keep in mind that there are plenty of plant-based proteins available, including hemp seeds, black beans, almonds, edamame, and pumpkin seeds among them. 3. LIMIT YOUR DRINKS. By this, we aren’t only referring to alcohol. Instead, try to cut back on the calorie-laden drinks popular this time of year. Concoctions such as sweetened coffee drinks, sodas, diet sodas and energy drinks can be detrimental to a healthy diet. Focus on a higher consumption of water during the day and to make it easy have a glass by your desk or carry a bottle around with you. 4. SWITCH IT UP. If you’ve been plugging through the same fitness routine day after day, you may notice a reduction in strength gain. To avoid this, try different exercises, working out at different times of day, using different repetitions, or lifting different weights. As summer begins to unfold, consider ways

to add healthy decision-making to your lifestyle. Remember that putting things off doesn’t get you to where you want to be. We are here to help you reach your goals and achieve a healthy, pain-free lifestyle. Talk to your physical therapist at our practice today, or schedule a free 30 minute consultation to make your summer the healthiest yet.

Why You Need To Come In For A FREE Check-Up: � Move without pain Think Kinect FIRST: Giving The Gift Of Health

Our Therapy Services

• Low Back Pain • Cervical Pain • Shoulder Pain • Knee Pain • Herniated/Bulging Disc • SI/Pelvic Pain • Arthritis • Sprains and Strains • Fractures

• Tennis Elbow • Rotator Cuff Injuries • Impingement Syndrome

� Sit for long periods comfortably

� Bend and move freely � Balance confidently and securely

• Balance Disorders • Difficulty Walking • Deconditioning • Muscle Weakness • Vertigo • And Many More!

� Walk for long distances � Live an active and healthy lifestyle

We are your therapists for life! We want you to stay healthy so all your checkups with us are FREE. Just call our clinic and schedule.

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EXCLUSIVE: WORKOUT SAFELY IN THE HEAT THIS SUMMER SEASON

• Do you have pain or swelling in your legs? • Do you have difficulty running in the heat? • Do you suffer from a past injury? If you suffer from pain when you do normal everyday activities, then there is help with the proper treatment plan to get your mobility back!

Tips On How To Beat The Heat

Adjust your body temperature. Hop into a cold shower before your workout. Studies show that a pre-exercise cool down improves performance in the heat — probably because it lowers your heart rate as well as core and skin temperatures. Get the dirt. Try to walk, run, or cycle on dirt or gravel paths, since asphalt and concrete tend to radiate heat and reflect the sun’s rays, making you feel hotter. Live near water? Take advantage of the breeze on even steamy days; if possible, start out with the wind at your back, so when you’re finishing you’ll be running into a headwind, which is cooler. Cool down with essential oils. Dabbing a few drops of peppermint or eucalyptus oil on the back of your neck and at your temples just before your workout provides a cooling effect and also opens up your nasal passages, so you can breathe a little easier when the air is humid. Summarize your intervals. To keep your fitness level up, do your regular cardio at a slightly slower pace, but add in 30-second speed bursts every three to five minutes. You’ll maintain your conditioning and burn more calories without having to go all-out the entire time. Refuel with fruit. They’re more than 80 percent water, so fruits such as grapes, watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are a tasty way to replenish fluids and boost your energy post-workout. Keep them frozen or grind them into a smoothie for a refreshing treat! Put the cool factor back into your workout routine with these tricks this summer! Always remember to stay hydrated and listen to your body to avoid dehydration or stressing any muscles.

Try these two movements that target the legs! If you struggle to complete these exercises, contact the clinic nearest you today to schedule an evaluation.

Leg Lowering. Lie on your back, hips and knees at 90 degrees. Straighten your knees as you slowly lower your legs towards the ground with control. Bend knees and return to the starting position. Repeat 5 times.

Superman. Lay flat on your stomach, arms above head as shown. Lift one foot slightly off the ground. Now lift your head and opposite arm off the ground slightly. Keep your chin tucked! Reach forward with the raised arm. Push backward with raised heel. Relax to the ground. Repeat 3 times.

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CHANDLER/SUN LAKES 480.802.8730

GLENDALE 623.934.1154

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“Don’t Let Aches & Pains Slow You Down! ” EASY EXERCISES FOR LEG PAIN RELIEF

If you are experiencing leg pain and don’t find the tips below helpful, call and schedule a Free Consultation with one of our specialists who can further assist you in getting back to a pain-free life.

TRY THESE MOVEMENTS FOR LEG STRENGTHENING!

SUPINE TWIST | LEGS CROSSED Lie on back. Arms outstretched. Hips and knees at 90, legs crossed. Roll legs to one side. You should feel a stretch through your outer hip and back. Keep both shoulder blades in contact with the floor. Alternate sides Repeat 3 times for 30 second on each leg.

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BRIDGE | SINGLE LEG CROSSED & ARMS OUT Lie on your back with arms stretched out and away from your sides. Bend one hip and knee, placing foot flat on surface. Cross the other knee over. Lift your hips off the surface to make a bridge. Lower slowly. Repeat 3 times for 30 seconds on each leg.

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SAN TAN VALLEY 480.568.4580

MESA 480.833.2778

CHANDLER/SUN LAKES 480.802.8730

GLENDALE 623.934.1154