Are you planning a vacation with your family this summer? Are you wondering how to keep up your PT treatments now that you finally feel better? At Aspen Ridge Physical Therapy, our physical therapists can help by providing you with home exercises that you can do no matter where you travel!
It is well known that patients who adhere to their prescribed exercises are significantly better at achieving their goals and have improved physical function. Non-adherence, on the other hand, increases the risk of re-injury or flare-ups and overall less positive outcomes long term.
Our team believes that providing a home exercise program to fit your needs is part of the solution to non-adherence. We understand that your life situation can make prioritizing exercises and physical therapy home programs difficult. We will work with you to provide the most important exercises and a straightforward program for you to follow so you can enjoy your summer vacations and do what you love!
Request an appointment with one of our specialists and see how we can help you feel better again!
How to Incorporate Home Exercises into Your Travels
One of the most challenging aspects of traveling is finding time to do all the things you want. Our physical therapists understand how difficult it is to do your home exercises when not attending regular physical therapy visits. We provide our patients with home exercises that take their daily life into account.
Here are a few tips to keep up with your physical therapy:
Use the hotel gym:
Exercise in the pool:
Explore the town you are staying in:
Maintain a healthy diet on the go:
Our team understands that delivering personalized home exercise programs that take your daily lives and travel plans into account is the key to success in maintaining improvements you have made at physical therapy.
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It’s essential to keep your health a top priority no matter where you travel or what you do this summer. Keeping track of your progress with your physical therapy exercises is a great way to stay motivated on the go.
If you need guidance regarding your existing physical therapy treatment, or you’d like to begin participating in a regular exercise routine, call Aspen Ridge Physical Therapy to set up an appointment!
We’re here to help you and keep you feeling your best during the summer months, so you can continue to do all the fun things you love!
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Exercise of the Month
SEATED LEG EXTENSION
Sit up straight in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Slowly extend one leg out in front of you until it’s straight, squeezing your thigh muscle. Hold briefly, then lower it back down with control. Alternate legs or complete all reps on one side before switching.
3 Sets, 10 Reps (each leg). (Materials needed: chair)
Savory, satisfying, and bursting with flavor, this Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Turkey Sandwich is a delicious upgrade to your everyday lunch. With every bite, you’ll enjoy the perfect balance of herby focaccia, tender turkey, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes.
Enjoy This Healthy Recipe!
Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Turkey Sandwich
- 1 loaf of sun-dried tomato focaccia
- one 7-ounce package deli turkey
- 1 large tomato, thinly sliced
- one handful of greens – sprouts, microgreens, spinach, etc.
- a few pieces of thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup pesto
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Toast the focaccia in the oven for 5-8 minutes. Mix the pesto and the mayo together in a small bowl to make a pesto mayo. Keeping the bread flat on a cutting board, turn your serrated knife sideways and slice horizontally through the center of the loaf. (You don’t want to flip the top and lose those yummy crumbles.) Keeping the top piece flat, set it aside. Layer the sandwich with pesto mayo, turkey, tomato, greens, red onion, and finish with dollops of pesto mayo. Dollop the top layer of pesto mayo directly on top of the greens and onions so you don’t have to flip the top piece upside down to spread it on the bread.
Gently press your top piece back on top of the sandwich. When it’s nice and secure, use a large knife to cut through the sandwich. Cut it down the middle and across 3 times for a total of 6 pieces. Serve and enjoy! This is sandwich goals.
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Prepare To Swim In The Water Safely!
Swimming is a great recreational sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. But it’s important to know how to be safe while you’re in the water. These important swimming safety tips are what you should be aware of before you head out to the pool or beach.
• Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards.
• Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone.
• Never leave a young child unattended near water and do not trust a child’s life to another child; teach children to always ask permission to go near water.
• If you have a pool, secure it with appropriate barriers. Many children who drown in home pools were out of sight for less than five minutes and in the care of one or both parents at the time.
• Protect your skin. Limit the amount of direct sunlight you receive between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and wear sunscreen with a protection factor of at least 15.
• Drink plenty of water regularly, even if you’re not thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine in them.
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Our Patients Get Great Results
“I had not experienced physical therapy before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. If this is the bar, then any other place has a high climb. Incredibly welcoming environment. Friendly staff (with pretty great personalities). Overall, incredibly impressed by the candor, honesty, and overall results. Highly recommend!”
-Dakota C.
