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LEAVE PAIN BEHIND IN THE NEW YEAR

WRIGHT PT CAN HELP YOU GET OUT OF PAIN AND CONQUER YOUR GOALS IN THE NEW YEAR!

While there’s never awrong time to prioritize your health and wellbeing, the beginning of a brand new year certainly feels like a great time to make significant changes! Itdoesn’tmatter if you’re lookingfornewways to become more active, or you just want to put a stronger pulse on your overall health, Wright Physical Therapy is here to help you! We want all of our patients to know that we are behind you 100% when it comes to maintaining their fitness and embarking on a journey to better health. That’s why we wanted to share some of the best things you can start doing today to get your health on the right track for 2022! Stretches and Exercises for Improved Health When it comes to getting fit, exercising more often is truly a no-brainer. Tons of targeted stretches and exercises may help you feel better and get into better shape at the same time. Wright Physical Therapy physical therapists are movement experts who enjoy teaching our patients how to perform a variety of exercises tomake themstrongerand increase their flexibility, stability, and stamina.

Here are some types of stretches and exercise pointers thatmay help you improve your overall health. If you see a physical therapist, they may incorporate some of these into a treatment plan for you. Aerobic Activities Aerobicstretchesandexerciseshelp increase your stamina. Theykeepyouhealthy, improve your fitness, and allow you to have an easier time doing the things you love. Some forms of aerobic endurance exercises include: • Biking • Dancing • Swimming • Playing a sport • Climbing • Walking, sprinting Strength Training Exercises Strength training makes your muscles stronger andalsohelps toprevent fall injuries. Some common forms of strength-building exercises include: • Lifting weights • Using resistance bands during a workout Dynamic Stretching Techniques These stretches are a bit more interactive and can expand your range of motion. One

example is a hamstring stretch, in which the leg is kicked upward through its range of motion and gradually increases in height with each pass. It’s essential to know your limits when it comes to your range of motion, as excess momentum can overextend the limb and cause a painful injury to be sustained. There are more ways stretching can benefit you and help improve your overall performance and health. Healthline lists out a variety of things in your life that can be made easier by a regular stretching routine: • Improves posture • Improves flexibility • Helps to heal and prevent back pain • Can calm your mind • Helps decrease tension headaches • Increases range of motion • Improves your performance in physical activities • Increases blood flow to your muscles Boosting Your Immunity Levels Making sure our immune systems are performing in tip-top shape shoulddefinitely

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At Wright Physical Therapy, we know this is an exciting season for many of our patients. Skiing and snowboarding are both great ways to get some serious exercise and enjoy the great outdoors – all while getting that adrenaline rush! At our practice, we want tomake sure our patients are safe during all their sports and hobbies. Contact us today to find out how you can stay as physically fit and safe as possible as you’re gliding down that mountain! If you do sustain an injury on the slopes, don’t ENJOY THE SLOPES WRIGHT PT IS HERE FOR YOU!

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be a priority for everyone this year. After all, the stronger your immune system is, the less likely you are to contract an illness that could leave you worse for the wear. HarvardHealth suggests a fewhelpful tips tomake sure your immune system is working the way it’s supposed to, including: • Refraining from smoking • Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables. • Exercising regularly. • Maintaining a healthy weight • Take steps to avoid infection, such aswashing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly. • Try to minimize stress. Don’t forget that physical therapy is essential for relieving pain and keeping your immune systemhealthy. If you’re dealingwith a chronic pain condition affecting your overall wellness, one of our skilled therapists can help! How Wright Physical Therapy Can Help Our therapy clinic provides several helpful services at our clinic that can aid in your recovery journey! Some of the ways we treat our patients in need are as follows: • Therapeutic exercise • Occupational therapy • Physical therapy • Neurorehabilitation • Fall prevention • Aquatic therapy • Dry needling • Electrical stimulation • Iontophoresis • Manual therapy • Kinesio taping If you’re searching for a way to bring in the new year right, you can start by scheduling to have your physical health assessed by one of the excellent movement specialists here at our clinic! We’re here to support you every step of theway. Your symptoms and conditionwill be taken into account, and a customized treatment planwill be created to help you feel your absolute best as 2022 begins! Let Us Help You Bring In The New Year Right The beginning of a new year is certainly a wonderful time to set forth expectations about improving our health! If you’re interested in learning more about how you can put your health first once and for all, contact Wright Physical Therapy today for more information.

try todealwith it aloneat home. Icing itwill only go so far! Our physical therapists are highly trained movement specialists. Through physical evaluations, they will be able to examine your moving body in order to decide the best treatment plan for your specific needs. Contact Wright Physical Therapy

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EXERCISE TO TRY AT HOME

Take the stress out of your neck!

SCALENE STRETCH

Place your hands overlapping on your breast bone. Next, tilt your head upwards and away from the affected side until a gentle stretch is felt along the front and side of your neck.

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“Wright Physical Therapy is AWESOME! I had been to a different PT for the same issue and did not get the results I have gotten here. The entire staff is so friendly and concerned about me as an individual and well as the patient. I am 50% further along in less time at Wright then I was at the other place. A HUGE Thank You to all the staff from those in the office, to those in the therapy room.” – Holly E.

Are You Prepared For the Winter?

Snow shoveling can lead to a number of health risks for many people, from back injuries to heart attacks. The following tips can help keep you safer when you set out to shovel: 1. Warm up. Warm your muscles before heading out to shovel by doing some light movements, such as bending side to side or walking in place. 2. Push rather than lift. Pushing the snowwith the shovel instead of lifting can help reduce the strain on your body. 3. Lighten your load. Consider using a lighter-weight plastic shovel instead of a metal one to help decrease the weight being lifted. 4. Consider multiple trips. Consider shoveling periodically throughout the storm to avoid having to move large amounts of snow at once. 5. Keep up with snowfall. Try to shovel snow shortly after it falls, when it is lighter and fluffier. The longer snow stays on the ground, the wetter it can become. Wet snow is heavier and harder to move.

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