 PT Guide to Obesity
Obesity is a condition caused by the accumulation of excessive body fat. Nearly 100 million Americans are obese or overweight. Obesity is a worldwide epidemic. Learn more by clicking here.
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Combine Warm Water Therapy with PT
Soaking in warm water is one of the oldest forms of medicine, and there's good reason why this practice has stood the test of time. Research has shown warm water therapy works wonders for all kinds of musculoskeletal complaints, including fibromyalgia, arthritis and low back pain. Click here to read more.
Make an appointment today and talk to your PT about how warm water therapy combined with physical therapy can help you. 303-757-1554
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 Dickle is a 45-year-old computer programmer who has been obese for years. He has lived a sedentary life since he discovered his talent for programming computers at age 16. At that time, he gave up sports and most physical activities to spend long hours at his computer, mastering code and creating software that millions of people use around the world. Click here to continue reading about Dickle. |
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Staff Birthdays This Month
Renee Gonzalez - July 6
Jordan Couchon - July 25
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On June 28th, PTIS staff took part in the Danny Dietz Memorial Challenge to celebrate 10 years of the Foundation. Here are a few photos from the event. Go team!
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| | The Circuit team - Renee Gonzalez, Emily Winkler, Cyndi Jensen, Jennifer Huynh, and friend |
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Johanna has completed Level 2 of Tai Chi training and now our class is even more robust!
Every Monday at 11:00 am at Pearl clinic
Every Tuesday at 12:00 pm at Meridian clinic
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 EXERCISE OF THE MONTH Walking
The walking step is a rolling motion. Strike the ground with your heel, roll through, then push off with your toe. If your feet land flat, your shoes are probably too stiff.
Watch your posture. Imagine that you have a piece of string coming up through the top of your head. This visualization will straighten you up in seconds.
Tighten your stomach muscles. Holding in your stomach supports your lower back and keeps abdominals strong.
Swing arms naturally. They help give you rhythm.
To walk faster, don't lengthen your stride. Take shorter, quicker steps.
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"A woman is like a tea bag -
you can't tell how strong she is
until you put her in hot water."
Eleanor Roosevelt
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 68% of adults over the age of 20 are overweight or obese (that's almost 7 of every 10 people). Making the commitment to be physically active and fit through exercise is one of the best ways to prevent or combat obesity and its consequences.
The benefits of physical exercise are numerous:
Strengthens muscles
Optimizes the cardiovascular system
Controls bodyweight
Benefits mental health
Provides socialization
As experts in mobility and motion, physical therapists can develop a safe individualized exercise plan for you, whether your goal is to manage your weight or combat the effects of conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Be one of the 3, not one of the 7.
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 Jennifer Huynh is a college graduate from CU Denver. She received a Bachelor's of Science in Biology and a minor in Psychology. Before Jennifer started working here at PTIS, she was a research assistant at the Anschutz Medical Campus for the Muscle Performance Lab and was also an intern at the University of Colorado Hospital in both the outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation departments. Learn more about Jennifer.
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If you need a quick last minute dessert that doesn't require much work, it doesn't get easier than this! These fresh strawberry, blueberry and angel food cake skewers are perfect for 4th of July or any holiday.
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