The benefits of post-operative physical therapy are generally well known, but many may not realize how important it is to prepare both mentally and physically for an upcoming surgery with pre-operative rehabilitation. Participating in a structured physical therapy program prior to surgery has been shown to improve your overall recovery, reduce the risk of complications,
MyPlate depicts the key elements of a healthy diet. It emphasizes fruit, vegetable, grain, protein and dairy food groups. The goal of MyPlate is for people to think about building a healthy plate at mealtimes. This is a visual reminder to help consumers find a healthy eating style that fits their lifestyle. MyPlate recommendations allow you to still
Every day there seems to be a new recommendation out there about supplements. Take this vitamin, or that herb. But how can we know for sure what we need? And are any of these really necessary? Oftentimes supplements can be very helpful and beneficial to our health. After all, herbs were the first medicines and
As we discussed in our last nutrition blog, high fiber diets help lower cholesterol, maintain bowel health, control blood sugar and aid in achieving a healthy weight. Did you know that avocado, banana, pineapple and chia seeds are all great sources of fiber? An avocado has 6.7 grams per half, a pineapple has 2.3 grams
Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body does not digest. Mostly found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, dietary fiber has many health benefits. Dietary fiber is important for our digestive health and regular bowel movements. Fiber helps you feel fuller for longer, can improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels and
As the temperature continues to rise and the weather continues to get warmer, many of us begin to consider ways in which we can improve our appearance or our overall health. Physical Solutions has decided to take this opportunity to offer our “Get in Shape for Summer Challenge” beginning this upcoming Memorial Day and extending
The best part about going to birthday parties is the cake! Isn’t it? These no-bake birthday cake protein bites are moist, fluffy and delicious. They are simple enough to make in a matter of minutes and are packed with protein, which helps keep you full longer. Adding sprinkles gives these protein bites their final dose of sweetness,
In light of our upcoming seminar regarding strengthening for runners, I wanted to discuss one aspect of running mechanics that can aide in the efficiency and effectiveness of our motion: trunk dissociation. In order to dissociate, or separate, our thoracic spine (upper back) motion from our lumbar spine (lower back) motion we must have both
Sugar in your diet can be naturally occurring or added. Natural sugars are found in products such as milk and fruit. Added sugars include sugars and syrups that are put into foods during preparation, processing or even added at the table. Examples of foods with added sugars include cakes, cookies, soft drinks, candy, sweetened yogurt,
Turkey chili lettuce wraps are easy to make, heart healthy, nutritious, and delicious. These lettuce wraps are low in carbohydrates, low in calories, high in protein and high in healthy fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. They are also high in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. The turkey meat, kidney beans and cheese give