Functional Friday 7/19

Happy Friday! Did you end up capitalizing on all the Amazon Prime Day deals? We only ended up with 40 extra pairs of headphones, 3 cordless vacuum cleaners, and 10 new kitchen sets. A huge improvement from last year.

1% Better:

Start your day with a 5-minute mindfulness exercise. Find a quiet spot, close your eyes, and focus on your breath. Breathe in deeply for four counts, hold for four, and exhale for four. This simple practice reduces stress, sharpens focus, and sets a positive tone for your day. Consistently integrating this into your morning routine can lead to significant improvements in mental clarity and overall well-being. Give it a try and feel the difference!

Curious? Here are a few traits to expect in a Physical Therapist:

Whether it's your first time going to physical therapy or you’re a seasoned vet in physical therapy, here are a few things to look for in your physical therapist. You can consider these traits as a little audit for your physical therapist.

1. They show sympathy, empathy, and/or compassion. This is done through listening to you and validating your experiences.

2. They provide a treatment plan that includes more than just ice/heat, electrical stimulation, dry needling, and massage. This means providing loaded and specific exercises that help push you toward your goal!

3. They provide modifications to the activity you love or alternative activities to keep you moving. You should very rarely be told to stop all activity!

3 Videos You’d Enjoy:

💪We love a strong mom, this is what consistency and strength training can help with!

🫣Not just lifters, but really anyone. Pain is more complex than “your core is weak”

🏃A sign for you to strengthen your calves, especially if you run

Forward Physio Upcoming Events:

• Mobility Workshop at IAMFITNESS on Sunday, July 21st from 10-11:30 AM.

  • Located at 2130 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

    • Join us for an interactive and educational workshop to see how you can incorporate mobility into your everyday routine!

      • Sign up here

Have a great weekend and remember to function forward!

Dr. Nick and Dr. Danny

Do you know someone who is having a difficult time with finding a physical therapist or chiropractor who helps get and stay better? Tell them to reach out to us!

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