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Meet Our Director Of Fitness, Theresa Cordova • Patient Success Spotlight Professional Care PT Offers Personal Training • A Fresh Start To 2020! Professional Care PT Supports The 15th Annual Kris Kringle At Harbor Crab EAST PATCHOGUE • 191 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK ROAD • EAST PATCHOGUE, NY 11772 • P : 631.775.0971 RIVERHEAD • 806 EAST MAIN ST • RIVERHEAD, NY 11901 •P : 631. 591.0838 ALSO INSIDE: IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH, ENERGY, & FITNESS A FOCUS ON YOUR HEALTH RESOLUTIONS FOR 2020!

IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH, ENERGY, & FITNESS A FOCUS ON YOUR HEALTH RESOLUTIONS FOR 2020!

It’s that time of year again, the beginning of a new year when many of us feel compelledtomakeNewYear’sResolutions.Whatwillbeyourresolutionstowards taking care of your health? Will you set a goal to lose weight, exercise more, eat better and increase your activity level? Unfortunately,suchdeclarationsoften failafteramonthor two.Thiscanoftenbe attributed to two things: a lack of readiness to actually change bad habits and a pattern of setting unrealistic expectations. So what types of resolutions can we make thatwe’llactuallystick to? Ifyouwant to improveyourhealthand increase your energy, here are some simple ways to change your lifestyle for the better. 1.Beginthedaywithprotein. Eatingprotein forbreakfasthelpscurbyourappetite 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 areplentyofplant-basedproteinsavailable, includinghempseeds,blackbeans, almonds, edamame, and pumpkin seeds among them. 2.Limityourdrinks. By this,wearen’tonlyreferring toalcohol. Instead, try tocut back on the calorie-laden drinks popular this time of year. Concoctions such as sweetenedcoffeedrinks,sodas,dietsodasandenergydrinkscanbedetrimental 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. 3. 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.

4. 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,stretchingarmsmorewhile jumpingrope,or leaningover furtherduring 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. 5. Reduce fatigue. As anyone who has tried and failed at establishing a regular exerciseroutinecanagree, fatigue is thenumberoneenemy.Tohelpcombat this, drink beet juice. Studies show that it can increase stamina by up to 16 percent. Furthermore, listen to music that keeps you motivated. Listening to the right musiccanactuallyexpandyourbloodvesselsby26percent.Workonaschedule routine that ensures you get enough rest, exercise, and activity. 6. 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. Consider ways to add healthy decision-making to your lifestyle. Remember that puttingthingsoffdoesn’tgetyoutowhereyouwanttobe.Weareheretohelpyou reach your goals and achieve a healthy, pain-free lifestyle. Talk to your physical therapistatourpractice today,orscheduleacomplimentaryfitnessconsultation withourDirectorofFitness,TheresaCordovatomakeyour2020thehealthiestyet!

PATIENT SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT

Derik Umina, age 16, a junior at Sachem High School East, has been selected by the United States Dek Hockey Federation (USDHF) to represent the United States in Rovaniemi, Finland from June 26 - July 5th, 2020! Derik, now a member of Team USA U18, has been working closely with our PCAP Division (ProCare AthleticPerformance)andwillplayhisusualposition of goaltender. He has been working for 6 years to achieve this goal and now that he’s been selected, he could use some help. We are trying to help Derik raise funds towards his expenses for this amazing opportunity! Ask us how you can contribute, or visit the fundraisingwebsitebyscanningtheQRcodeorby goingto https://bit.ly/2rCR0c8 formore information.

THERESA CORDOVA Meet Our Director of Fitness

THERESACORDOVA isaCertifiedPersonalTrainer,ResistanceTraining Specialist and a Muscle Activation Techniques practitioner, as well as, an exercise science educator, vice president of the Academy of Applied Personal Training Education, President of Changes For Life and Fit Kids For Life. Theresa holds a Master’s of Science in Physiology from Adelphi University; and a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science, from Hofstra University.

Theresa began her fitness career in 2004 working with a variety of clients. Her passion and desire for education grew into specializations that include exercise physiology, exercise mechanics, neuromuscular aspects of human performance, sports performance enhancement, strength training,fitnessassessments,cardiopulmonary function, andclientsofspecialpopulations: i.e. orthopedic and cardiopulmonary limitations, hypertension, and metabolic disorders. As an exercise science educator, Theresa views the fitness industry as an evolving healthcare profession and is very passionate about educating fitness professionals so that they may uphold the highest standard of practice. Theresa has created and currently presents the following coursework for fitness professionals: • Musculoskeletal Dysfunction – Pathologies of the Upper Extremity • Musculoskeletal Dysfunction – Pathologies of the Lower Extremity • Functional Anatomy of the Shoulder and Hip • Medical Aspects of Sport • Manipulating Resistance Training Loading Patterns to Optimize Strength • NeuromuscularAspectsofHumanPerformance • Youth Fitness Training

• High-Intensity Interval Training and Steady States Aerobic Exercise: A Science-Based Comparative Approach • Threshold Training • Foundations of Kinesiology for the Fitness & Exercise Specialist

• Assessment-Understanding-Planning • Improving Cardiovascular Function • Cardiorespiratory Structure and Function • InteractiveExercisePrescription:ACaseStudy Approach

To See Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Child Is Just Magical... We had such a wonderful time with the many families of our community as they visited our East Patchogue office last month to take part in our First Annual Photos with Santa event! For a small donationof just$5,each familyhad theopportunity for their child to take a beautiful photo with Santa Claus and then received a printed and emailed copy to cherish! 100% of all donations collected that day were donated to the 15th Annual Kris KringleatHarborCrab.Eachyear theHarborCrab team, which consists of local volunteers, raises moneywith thehelpof localbusinesses,generous families and by hosting various fundraisers. The “life-changing” donations are then given to families in need throughout the area during the holiday season. For more information about this organizationandhowyoucanbeapartof it,please visit HarborCrab.com.

In addition, Theresa is the president of Fit Kids For Life a 501.c.3. Nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to advancing health and fitness education through collaboration, advocacy, and engagement.

Don’t Let Your Pain Hold You Back From New Years Resolutions. At Professional Care Physical Therapy, we have your health and fitness in mind. Let us help you achieve your personal goals and claim a pain-free life in 2020! Call us to start your journey with us today! NEW YEAR, NEW HEIGHTS!

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