WAPT.Be Healthier, stronger and more active

WAPT.Be Healthier, stronger and more active

NEWSLETTER

Have all these months working from home been a pain in the neck? Literally?

We can help stretch, strengthen, and educate you in 6 sessions or less to help you feel better and work more effectively. Telehealth visits are also available and covered by insurance if you cannot come into the clinic. Contact us to schedule your postural assessment evaluation today! Give us a call at 425.820.2110 , shoot us an email at [email protected] , or visit our website at www.waptrehab.com to set up your appointment! We look forward to helping you!

Workplace ergonomics can be hard enough to get right and nowmany of us are having to figure out how to do it ourselves at home! Postural awareness and stability are important when considering your ability to comfortably work, especially if you are on a computer for many hours. The therapists at WAPTare experts in assessing postural faults that may be contributing to neck, shoulder, arm, or back pain.

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NEWSLETTER

July 2020

Independently owned and operated since 1997

GET UP AND GET MOVING! 7 Ways You Can Become Healthier, Stronger and More Active

It is a common aspiration to become healthier, stronger, or more active. However, this can sometimes be a difficult feat, with lack of time, pain, injuries, or difficulty sticking to a nutritious diet. When you are in pain, undesirable chemicals within your body are heightened, which can increase stress. As a result, your endocrine system becomes affected, which works to regulate the hormones in your body. Fortunately, the vast majority of aches and pains can be successfully treated by a licensed physical therapist. At WAPT, our team is comprised of movement experts who have the knowledge and training to diagnose, evaluate, and treat any musculoskeletal condition that comes their way. To find out more about how our services can help you live a healthier, stronger, and more active life, contact our office today! Your Health And You: The term “health” is all relative. It essentially means that your body is operating at its highest levels of function in regards to breathing, circulation, digestion, and more. It doesn’t necessarily mean that

you have to be the most athletic person in the room. Any step you make toward helping your body function at its optimum levels is a step toward becoming a healthier you. 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. Increasing your strength and flexibility: It is no secret that strength and flexibility both play important roles in your health. Did you know that there are approximately 642 skeletal muscles in the human body? Your muscles work hard, not only to help you move, but also to support your circulatory and breathing systems. When you become stronger and more flexible, you become healthier overall. Our physical therapists can guide you through proper exercises and specialized treatments in order to relieve your joint and muscle pain, increase your strength and flexibility, and improve your overall health.

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PATIENT SUCCESS STORY

HEALTHY RECIPE

Stuffed Zucchini Boats

I have been seeing Mike and his team off and on for close to 20 years! It always seems to be a different body part each time! WAPT has been an amazing partner in helping me (and several of my family members) through various injuries, surgeries, accidents, and other mishaps. Mike and the crew have such deep knowledge to help me that it is the only place I will consider providing my care. I can’t thank the gang enough! To paraphrase a beer ad, “I don’t do PT too often, but when I do, it’s with WAPT!” — Leo M. “The only place I will consider providing my care.”

INGREDIENTS • Four medium-sized zucchinis • One 5oz log of goat cheese

• 1-2 cups of marinara sauce • Chopped parsley

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice zucchini lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet. Using 1/2 of the goat cheese, spread small amount into the zucchini and cover with marinara sauce. Drop dots of remaining cheese over the marinara, bake until cheese is soft and marinara is bubbling (about 20 minutes).

IN NEED OF MASKS TO STAY SAFE? WE CAN HELP!

With the statewide mask mandate in effect we are carrying lightweight surgical masks for our patients to purchase. If you or someone you know is in need of disposable masks, we have packs of 50 masks for $36. You can come by the clinic Monday through Friday between the hours of 7am-4pm to purchase masks, or call ahead and prepay for a quick pickup! Give us a call at 425.820.2110 to get your masks today!

Call 425.820.2110 or visit www.waptrehab.com to schedule your appointment today!