Comments by Craig Wood, PT at Moore

 

I am so excited.  People are starting to recognize how valuable physical therapists can be outside of the rehabilitation arena.  I just read an article in the WSJ titled 'Getting Fit Without the Pain'.  The article highlights the benefits recreational athletes are seeing when they include a physical therapist in the planning of their training regimen.  Consumers are getting smart about spending money for personal training.  People are recognizing that successful training requires program development based upon movements which serve a purpose for that specific individual.  Knowing that recreational athletes are starting to recognize the knowledge and skills of a physical therapist means we will be valued by the person who counts the most, the end consumer.  After being beat up by insurance carriers over the years, it is refreshing to be judged by the actual consumer. 
 
The article  goes on to say that physical therapists who specialize in sports medicine are "extraordinarily highly educated in the science of preserving, restoring and improving human function. "   It is worth noting that every physical therapist needs to spend between 5 and 7 years in college prior to passing a state licensure exam.  Passing the exam demonstrates an advanced understanding of normal and abnormal human movement.  With 13 licensed physical therapists on staff, it is safe to say we are experts.  Our personal trainers and physical therapists benefit from working alongside each other.  At Moore, we are  "proactive health professionals enhancing physical performance".   We love helping people who are injured to help them restore their function and attain their goals.  More importantly, we attempt to use our knowledge to educate, instruct, inspire and hold people accountable for their health and wellness.  It is much more than counting reps and moving people from machine to machine.

There's nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a chilly fall day. This soup contains kale, a superfood that is packed with vitamins, minerals and cancer-fighting enzymes. It contains loads of vitamin A, vitamin C, B6, manganese, calcium, copper and potassium.
Servings: 10

Here's what you need...

• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 1 large yellow onion
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups filtered water
• 2 bouillon cubes
• dash of freshly ground sea salt
• dash of freshly ground pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed between your fingers
• 5 large carrots, diced
• 2 bunches kale, chopped

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the beans and cook for 60-90 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In your soup pot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Add the cooked beans, water, bouillon, salt, pepper, bay leaves, rosemary, and carrots. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add the kale and cook another 15 minutes or until kale is tender. Add more water if needed.
4. Remove the bay leaves, add more salt and pepper if needed.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 112 calories, 2g fat, 20g carbohydrate, 7.3g fiber, and 6g protein.

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