 Who's bad at remembering to drink enough 💧WATER💧? Dehydration caused by lack of water can cause all kinds of issues, like headaches, dry skin, fatigue, kidney stones, low blood pressure and much more! Avoid dehydration and feel more energized this summer by drinking 2 to 3 L of water every day! If you're out in the heat sweating, or exercising, make sure you drink extra!  Try a couple of these tips to make drinking water easier:
1. Drink a cup of water BEFORE your morning coffee 1️⃣🥤 2️⃣☕️ 2. Get a high quality water bottle and bring it with you everywhere💧 3. Set an alarm reminder on your phone to drink water a few times throughout the day ⏰📱 4. Hate water? Try adding lemon, lime, cucumber, fruit (get a bottle with an infuser!), or sparkling water 🍋🍓 By: Lisa Bartz, C-EP
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Frequently, I get asked what’s the best form of exercise. What should I do? Should I buy a bike or a treadmill? Should l lift weights or swim? There is no one best answer. It depends on the person. Ask yourself these questions before investing in exercise equipment or a gym membership: 1. What is my reason for exercising? Do you want to loose weight, get stronger or train for something? Everybody has a different reason and its important to tailor your program to your goals. 2. How much money are you willing to invest in your exercise? Some gym memberships can be expensive, but some offer classes or services like child care that might make working out easier for you. Some pieces of exercise equipment can also be very expensive. If you’re looking to not spend much, there are a lot of inexpensive ways to work out that are easily accessible to everybody.  3. What exercise do I ENJOY doing? Believe it or not, this is by far the most important. If you don’t like what you are doing, chances are you won’t continue to do it. Everybody has different activities that they enjoy. Even if you don’t love it, which form of exercise fits you the best? 4. Am I self-motivated or do need to be accountable to somebody? This could be in the form of a trainer or a friend you exercise with. Some people like to exercise by themselves. Others need the push of a partner or somebody to help keep them on track.  The important thing to remember is there is a type of exercise out there for everybody. It does matter if your young or old, have a lot of cash to spend on exercise or minimal, there is a form of exercise that’s right for you. If you have more specific question ask your local therapist. Exercise is our area of expertise and we would be happy to give you some guidance and answer any questions. Finally, remember the most important thing: If you like the form of exercise you choose you will have a great chance for success!  By: Brian Colvin, PT We love this article from Move Forward PT, with a few tips for YOU wherever you're at in life! Starting healthy habits early can help stave off many age-related health conditions. Here are some decade-based tips from physical therapists.  2 Tips for 20s:
 3 Tips for 30s:
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 At some point in our lives, we all have to sit at a desk. We all know it can cause a lot of damage to our bodies, so here are some ways to reduce the damage and make working from a desk more comfortable: • Keep your monitor at an arm’s length away (approximately 19 inches) • Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes of staring at your computer screen, spend 20 seconds looking at something at least 20 feet away! This will give your eyes a break • Adjust chair height so knees are about level with hips • Keep your hips as far back in the chair as possible, to give you low back support • Keep your wrists straight, with your hands at or below elbow level • Keep objects you use a lot, such as your phone, stapler, tape, etc. close to your body to avoid reaching • Wear a headset or have your phone on speaker so you don’t strain your neck • Stand up and walk or stretch every hour - it does not need to be for long, just to get your body out of the sitting position and move a bit All of these little adjustments can help you feel better if you’re stuck at your desk! If you have access to a standing desk, that can also be a great alternative to sitting, or you can switch between the two while you're working.  If you are currently experiencing any pain at work, we might be able to help!
Give us a call at 616-662-0990! By: Rebecca Popma & Lisa Bartz  It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Including wonderful holiday food and treats!
The Christmas season can be one of the hardest times to eat healthy. Sugary and fatty foods are everywhere, and they ARE DELICIOUS! We feel better when we eat healthy and aren’t feeling bloated or crashing from all of the sugar and unhealthy fats, so here are some tips to keep from over-indulging over the next few weeks!
Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Total Diet Approach to Healthy Eating (JAND 2013) By: Lisa Bartz, C-EP I was golfing recently with a friend who mentioned that his dad had read an article about how using good posture during the golf swing could improve performance. My friend decided to try to focus on improving his "golfing posture" and was surprised at how much of a difference it made. He reported improved distance on his shots, as well as better control. He noted that his new golfing posture felt strange, yet better. He was very surprised that something that seems so simple could have such a positive effect! Physical therapists typically spend a great deal of time educating our patients about the importance of good posture, as well as giving frequent reminders to correct posture of form during exercises. We understand the importance of good posture, especially in terms of how it related to physical performance. The body has optimal positions (postures) in which it is intended to perform, and when people do not maintain good posture, it eventually results in pain, soreness, or decreased muscle performance. Good posture involves more than just "standing up straight." If you would like to learn more about this subject, we have 5 exceptional PT's that would love to help you out! - Mason Riegel, PT, FMS Certified |
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