Superior PT | How PT Can Help You Get Healthier

Superior PT | How PT Can Help You Get Healthier

HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOU GET HEALTHIER

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• Featured Treatment • Healthy Recipe

• Patient Success • Exercise Essentials

HEALTH & WELLNESS NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2022

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BE YOUR BEST SELF WITH PT

Do you find it challenging to find the time to get healthier? Do you struggle with injuries and pain? You may benefit from working with a physical therapist to help you get back on track. At Superior Physical Therapy, our therapists are experts at eliminating pain and resolving both old and recent injuries so that you can enjoy a healthier life! When you are in pain or tired after a long day at work, it can sometimes be difficult to find the energy to deal with injuries or stick to a nutritious diet. As a result, your body may start to suffer the consequences of more injuries, pain, or severe health issues like high blood pressure and diabetes. Lifestyle diseases are the primary cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. These include heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and joint and muscle disorders. All of these conditions are associated with physical inactivity, an unhealthy diet, and stress. Fortunately, the vast majority of these behaviors can be successfully treated by a licensed

physical therapist. Physical therapists are leaders in promoting health and wellness. Our therapists can help you by providing education, prescribing physical activity and exercise. They provide hands-on interventions to help you resolve your pain and injuries and get back to a healthy life! Contact Superior Physical Therapy today to find out more about how our services can help you live a healthier, stronger, and more active life! WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HEALTHIER? Health is defined as the state of being free from illness or injury. It essentially means that your body is operating at its highest levels of function. Any step you make toward helping your body function at its optimum levels is a step toward becoming a healthier you. Physical therapy treatments can help improve your health, but they only work if you apply healthy lifestyle choices in your everyday life, as well.

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FEATURED TREATMENT: MSKUS

HEALTHY RECIPE: SPRING PEA PASTA

MSKUS, or Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, offers a number of important advantages in terms of safety and effectiveness. Musculoskeletal ultrasound simply uses sonic waves, and there is no exposure to radiation. Ultrasound is noninvasive and offers real-time imaging. This ability to capture the movement of musculoskeletal components, differentiates it from other imaging modalities, and can permit more accurate diagnoses. We can “see your pain” and help create an effective and individualized plan of care unique to you.

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INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound pasta • 3–4 c fresh peas 6

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“THEY WERE ALL VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EXPERIENCED IN HELPING WITH MY RECOVERY.” “I had my rotator cuff repaired and the staff at Superior were amazing to work with! They were all very knowledgeable and experienced in helping with my recovery. Would recommend to anyone who needs some pre or post operative work done!” — David H.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Boil pasta in a generous amount of salted water according to directions. While the pasta is cooking, prep the rest of the ingredients. Chop the scallions, shallots and herbs. Zest two lemons, and measure out ¼ cup lemon juice. Once the pasta is just about done, add the peas to the boiling pasta water and blanch for one minute, or just until bright green. Immediately drain, place pasta and peas in large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice and season with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp pepper. Toss in the pea shoots and add the scallions, shallot, herbs and lemon zest then stir. Taste, adjusting salt and lemon juice, adding more of both, if necessary. Drizzle with truffle oil and serve immediately. Recipe: https://www.feastingathome.com/spring-pea-pasta-with-truffle-oil-lemon-and-mint/ http://1sudoku.com n° 224059 - Level Medium 6 4 7 3 5 2 6 8 3 4 4 2 9 3 8 9 6 2 6 5 8 7 4 7 1

EXERCISE ESSENTIALS: TRY THIS MOVEMENT TO STRENGTHEN YOUR LEGS. LUNGE & TWIST Step forward with one leg. Bend your front knee as you allow your back leg to bend, and lower yourself until your forward knee is about 90 degrees. Once in this position, rotate your shoulders and torso until you feel a slight stretch in the core. Push through the heel of your lead foot and extend your hip and knee to raise yourself back up. Alternate between legs for two sets of ten reps on each side.

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HOW WE CAN HELP YOU

Some tips you can do on your own to become healthier, stronger, and more active include: 1. GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP. Sleep is the most effective strategy that has one of the most significant effects on your overall well-being. To keep your body functioning normally, try and get between 7 and 8 hours of sleep per night. The more regular your rest, the better you will feel. 2. STRENGTH TRAINING. Strength training is one of the most effective injury prevention strategies to help stay injury-free. 3. CARDIOVASCULAR EXERCISE. Get your heart rate up and make sure you walk or are active and moving every day! Frequent exercise can boost your metabolism and improve your mood. 4. JOINT AND MUSCLE MOBILITY. Stretching helps keep you moving and feeling better. Knowing the proper exercises and specialized treatments can relieve your joint and muscle pain and improve your overall health. 5. NUTRITION MATTERS. You are what you eat. Make sure you’re putting the right kinds of things in your body. Avoid fad diets and stick with a plant-based, whole grain, and lean protein diet. Avoid sugar and processed foods. 6. STAY HYDRATED. Hydration is essential for injury prevention and the proper function of your body. Water keeps your body systems functioning at an optimum level. 7. PRACTICE MEDITATING. Meditation is beneficial for physical and mental well-being. Try practicing things like meditation and yoga regularly. The downtime will help you feel better. Your physical therapist can provide you with exercises, stretches, and nutritional tips that can help increase your health and help you feel physically better overall. 3 1 7 6 2 5 1 7 8 2 STAY HEALTHY WITH THESE 7 TIPS Print sudoku http://1sudoku.com 9 8 3 4 6 5 7 1 7 6 2 3 8 5 5 6 1 2 6 9 2 4 2 9 4 7 3 4 5 3 7 6 n° 25348 - Level Medium 6 5 9 4

Our physical therapists evaluate and treat abnormal physical function related to an injury, disability, disease, or unhealthy lifestyle. Our team is composed of movement experts who have the knowledge and training to diagnose, evaluate, and treat any musculoskeletal condition that comes their way. We play a leading role in preventing, reversing, and managing lifestyle-related conditions. Every program is designed based on your individual needs. Learning how to safely move without injury or pain is a significant part of our physical therapy programs. We use objective measurements to determine the level of strength and fitness and build your program accordingly. We can guide you through proper exercises and specialized treatments to relieve your joint and muscle pain, increase your strength and flexibility, and improve overall health. CONTACT OUR CLINIC TODAY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Are you looking for assistance with improving your health and increasing your strength and physical activity? Our team at Superior Physical Therapy would love to help you live the highest quality of life possible. Contact us today to begin your new chapter toward becoming a healthier you! Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/ PMC5508938/ • https://academic.oup.com/ptj/ article/95/10/1433/2686492

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