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Physical Therapy Month – Daily Tip

Rich — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:22:10 +0000

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APTA- Move Forward Tip of the Day: “Succeed with a low impact fitness program before increasing intensity to reduce injury risk.” – Alicia F., PT, DPT, from Kentucky

This is a great tip. All too often people go out too hard and too aggressive. And as a result they get hurt and they quit.

The higher the impact, the greater the forces on the body. This increase in force demands more strength. Without the strength and stability for an activity, your body will fail.

When starting a new exercise, start slowly. Prove to yourself that you have the strength to do it. As you gain strength your endurance for the activity will naturally increase.

Set your goals high but take small steps to get there.

For more information on exercising, training, and training progressions contact our office, or tune in for more tips on our website.

Fit after 50

Rich — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:52:14 +0000

October is Physical Therapy month and a great time to get back in shape.

For the month of October, the American Physical Therapy Association provides valuable health and wellness information.

For the next 50 days we share some tips for how to be Fit after 50. Check this first one out and check in daily for a new tip.

Fit After 50

To schedule a FREE PT screen, call us at 504 841 0150.

Physical Therapy Month- Exercise Challenge of the Week, The Sit to Stand

Rich — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:00:10 +0000

This week’s exercise challenge is the sit to stand. The sit to stand is a great exercise for trunk and lower body strength. It is a fundamental movement pattern and can be a great tool to identify asymmetries and unilateral weaknesses. Perform slowly with controlled movements. Notice if you favor one side or the other. Work to be as symmetrical as possible. Repeat 10-15 repetitions 3 times this week.

Check out this video to learn how to include the right sit to stand exercise for you.

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Thank you for recognizing Physical Therapy Month and participating in our exercise challenge. We’d love to here what you think of the exercises and invite you to comment on your favorite exercises.

For more information on Physical Therapy please contact us.

Disclaimer: The information provided on Baudry Therapy Center ’s website and blog is presented for information and educational purposes only. This general information is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition nor to replace diagnosis or treatment by your healthcare professional. Before beginning light or moderate intensity physical activities, we encourage you to talk with your healthcare provider about health and exercise as part of your everyday routine. Baudry Therapy Center and its respective agents, heirs, assigns, contractors and employee’s will not be held liable for any injury incurred or exacerbated while performing any exercises, stretches, or any other activity related to the content and information available on this website.

Physical Therapy Month Exercise Challenge of the Week – Arm and Leg Raise

Rich — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:18:06 +0000

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This week’s physical therapy exercise challenge is the arm and leg raise. The arm and leg raise is a great exercise for trunk stability, balance and coordination. Check out this video to learn how to include arm and leg raises into your exercise program.

Thank you for recognizing Physical Therapy Month and participating in our exercise challenge. We’d love to here what you think of the exercises and invite you to comment on your favorite exercises.

For more information on Physical Therapy please contact us.

Physical Therapy Month-Exercise Challenge of the Week

Rich — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:00:54 +0000

October is Physical Therapy Month. A great way to celebrate is to commit to getting better shape. Let us show you how. Each week in October we will challenge you with great exercises that will help you move better. So check in each Tuesday in October for the next exercise challenge.

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This week’s exercise challenge is the push up. The push up is a great exercise not only for upper body strength, but also promotes trunk strength and stability. Trunk stability is a must for good function. A push up can be modified to fit any fitness level. Check out this video to see how you might incorporate the push up into your exercise program.

For this exercise, try to complete 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions, three times this week.

Thank you for recognizing Physical Therapy Month and participating in our exercise challenge. We’d love to here what you think of the exercises and invite you to comment on your favorite exercises.

For more information on Physical Therapy please contact us.

Disclaimer: The information provided on Baudry Therapy Center’s website and blog is presented for information and educational purposes only. This general information is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition or to replace diagnosis or treatment by your healthcare professional. Before beginning light or moderate intensity physical activities, we encourage you to talk with your healthcare provider about health and exercise as part of your everyday routine. Baudry Therapy Center and its respective agents, heirs, assigns, contractors and employees will not be held liable for any injury incurred or exacerbated while performing any exercises, stretches, or any other activity related to the content and information available on this website.

Physical Therapy Month

Rich — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:00:11 +0000

“National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) is a celebration held every October by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) to raise awareness of and recognize the important roles that physical therapists and physical therapist assistants play in helping people maintain, improve, and restore the mobility necessary to stay fit, active, and independent while enjoying the things they like to do as they age.”

R Scott Ward, PT, PhD
President, APTA

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Bottom line, physical therapy gets you back to the things you love to do. Baudry Therapy Center does it with passion, excellence, and fun. Whether it be for rehab, fitness, or performance, call us now to schedule your free physical therapy consult, and let’s get moving!