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Issue: # 11
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November/2009
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Welcome!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for once again checking out our PPTS Healthy Times Newsletter. We hope you are finding the content informative and interesting.
Please feel free to pass the information provided in our newsletter along to friends, family and colleagues.
Do you have a story to tell us? Questions, comments, suggestions are always welcome. Send them to cleiva@pptsonline.com
Thanks again and be on the look out for our December 2009 Newsletter arriving to your inbox shortly!
Happy Holidays!!
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Boot Camp Workouts Kick Up Your Fitness Level!
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Boot camp workout regimens have long been associated with military physical fitness, but throughout the past five years they have gained more exposure to mainstream America.
Boot camp training programs are seen as an alternative to traditional exercise programs. They have become popular due to the amount of calories that can be burned in a short time and can be made as challenging and unique as instructors and participants care to make them. These classes can sometimes help solve the common complaint of workout boredom.
Boot camp workouts typically blend military-style and athletic-performance drills. The workout is straight-forward and usually intense. The challenge is to take your body to its limit, moving from one exercise to the next without the benefit of much rest. It can involve the use of calisthenics, free weights, and objects and tasks not normally employed in a typical workout.
Due to the intensity and high level of function involved in these workouts, please follow some of these tips before getting involved in any boot camp regimen:
- Assess your abilities and know your limitations and restrictions. One of our skilled Physical Therapists can assess this for you.
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Modify moves to adjust intensity levels.
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Discuss any pre-existing conditions with your physical therapist, personal trainer or physician prior to participating or beginning any new fitness program; a fitness assessment can be performed by a professional to help gauge the level of training that is appropriate for you.
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Get thorough instruction about any unique pieces of equipment and unfamiliar activities.
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Keep all these tips in mind. Boot camp workouts can be fun, challenging, and effective workouts to help you safely achieve your health and fitness goals.
If you are interested in participating in our PPTS Get Fit Boot Camp please contact us. Our Boot Camp is designed and taught by licensed physical therapist and certified personal trainer, Jason Pointer, PT, DPT and ISSA certified fitness trainer, Jeremy Fortenberry. They would be happy to assess your fitness level to determine if our boot camp training class is right for you.
The goal of the Get Fit Boot Camp at PPTS is to improve cardiovascular endurance and build lean muscle through functional activities all while staying focused on wellness and injury prevention.
Source: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; In Motion Newsletter, winter 2009
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Early Winter Sports Conditioning Helps Keep You
On the Slopes Longer!
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Skiing and snowboarding are two popular winter activities in America. However, before one embarks on a ski/snow board excursion, it is important to recognize that these activities are very physically demanding and can cause injury. However, with some preseason conditioning including aerobic exercises and strength training, you should be able to stay in your boots all season.
Both activities require a lot of energy and a poorly conditioned skier may fatigue early if not properly conditioned. Consequently, he or she will be less able to control their skis or snowboard and may fall more easily, causing a possible injury. A reasonable approach for the ski/snow board enthusiast is to embark on an aerobic conditioning program approximately six weeks before the first winter trip. A goal of 30 minutes of sustained aerobic activity three times a week is attainable and will reap dividends on the slopes. Biking, elliptical machines and swimming are all low impact and are especially kind to your joints.
Both skiing and snowboarding are very demanding on the thigh muscles. Weak quads may cause one to assume a straightened knee posture, which, in turn renders the knee more vulnerable to injury. A simple twice-a-week leg strengthening program can yield appreciable strength gains for the entire thigh. Stronger legs not only mean less susceptibility to injury but will also allow increased endurance during skiing or snow boarding. If you feel like you need to some guidance in training correctly and not sustain injury in the training stage you can always seek the advice of a physician, physical therapist or personal trainer.
Winter can be a great time to get out and get some exercise on the slopes. With proper preparation now you'll be able to enjoy safe, winter fun all season!
At Physicians Physical Therapy Services our expert physical therapists can evaluate you to determine your leg strength, treat any pre-existing injuries and focus on areas of weakness in particular for injury prevention as well as specific target strengthening. Arizona's ski season is fast approaching so come in, call us or visit us online at www.freedomofmotion.com today!
Source: Article written by John Kelly, IV, MD The American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine, winter 2009
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Happy Thanksgiving to all! We value the relationships that we've built with all of you during your time with us. While getting hurt can be well, not very fun we strive to try and make the most of the temporary set back and find the positives in it.
We hope that you let your family and friends know about us and remind you that our doors are always open.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday and we'd like to thank you again for choosing us as the ones to help you get back into the swing of things!
Sincerely,
Tamara Galloway
Tamara Galloway, PT
Owner/President
Physicians Physical Therapy Service
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