Get The Most Out of Summer Vacation With Physical Therapy
Are you tired of dealing with aches and pains and just want to enjoy your summer? Does the pleasant weather make it harder to keep up with your physical therapy appointments? With the summer months upon us, we understand that it may be harder to make physical therapy a priority. Just remember that Rebound Fitness & Rehabilitation’s highly skilled physical therapists will help you resolve your problems so you can make the most of the season!
Between planning summer vacations, taking care of kids off for the summer, and spending time outdoors, many patients opt out of their physical therapy sessions in the summer months. Unfortunately, stopping physical therapy too soon can lead to regression–or worse, reinjury.
We’ll work around your busy schedule to find a time that meets your needs, allowing you to enjoy all summer has to offer while still taking care of yourself with regular physical therapy.
Call us today for more information on how we can help you incorporate physical therapy sessions into your busy summer routine.
Patient Success Story
“Rebound Fitness truly has the best physical therapists! I have chronic back pain and been to my fair share of physical therapists, but this place tops all the rest. I have been working with Justin Aquino for a little over a year and while I may be biased because he is my physical therapist, I am consistently feeling much better than I have over the past 5 years. He is truly a miracle worker and has become a friendly face that I look forward to seeing each week. I also have to comment on how amazing, friendly and intelligent the rest of the staff is. At Rebound they emphasize treating the person rather than treating the injury which is something that makes me confident in the help that I am receiving.” -E.W.
Why Physical Therapy is Important, No Matter the Time of Year
Physical therapy has a wealth of benefits, helping people to avoid surgery, dangerous painkillers, and prolonged impairment and immobility. Furthermore, the sooner you begin physical therapy, the better–research shows that people who start treatment immediately after developing pain or sustaining an injury have better outcomes overall.
But when it comes to results, consistency is the key. Attending sessions intermittently or putting off treatment until the fall can cause further complications. Even if you don’t reinjure yourself, you risk your pain becoming chronic.
Chronic pain refers to pain that persists even after the injury should have healed. Any pain that lasts longer than three months is considered chronic, and it’s nothing to take lightly: chronic pain can lead to physical disability, mental health concerns, and reduced quality of life.
But even if chronic pain isn’t an issue for you, physical therapy can still help. Consider all the benefits that physical therapy provides. It can…
- Reduce or eliminate pain
- Help you recover from and prevent injury
- Improve strength
- Improve range of motion
- Improve balance and coordination
- Reduce your risk of falls
- Avoid surgery (which would definitely put a damper on summer plans)
In most cases, you only need a few sessions in each week to see results. Our therapists and friendly staff will work around your busy schedule to help you keep up with treatment!
Physical Therapy Is Worth Your Time, Even in the Summer
Time and time again, studies have shown that physical therapy leads to improved health and overall well-being–which just means it’ll be even easier for you to enjoy the summer months!
Consider the ways that keeping up with your physical therapy will help you this summer:
- Taking the kids to the amusement park? Our physical therapists can help you spend all day on your feet without joint pain.
- Planning an adventurous vacation? We can ensure your body’s ready to tackle that ten-mile hike or those intense whitewater rapids.
- Want to relax by the pool with a good book? We’ll help resolve your lower back pain so you can get comfortable.
We recognize that keeping regular physical therapy appointments may be more challenging in the summertime, but our customized treatment plans will help you make the most of the season.
When you come in for an appointment, we’ll tailor your program around your specific symptoms, conditions, and goals. We can also take any big summer plan into consideration, whether that’s a month-long tour of Europe or a busy summer driving your kids around town.
While everyone’s treatment will be different, you can expect a blend of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, education, and strategies for managing your condition outside of the clinic. No matter your needs–or your summer plans–we’ll find a program that works for you.
Meet Our Team
Greg Cadichon
ATC, LAT, Founder and Director, Rebound Fitness & Rehabilitation, Inc.
Colleen Levitz
MS, PT
Kick Off Your Summertime Physical Therapy Today!
Schedule a consultation with Rebound Fitness & Rehabilitation today so you can make the most of summer all season long. Worried that you’ll struggle to keep up with appointments? We offer easy, flexible scheduling. Call us today to get started!
Recipe of the Month: One-Pan Salsa Verde Shrimp & Rice
Ingredients:
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 poblano pepper, seeds removed and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup (4-oz.) salsa verde, store-bought or homemade
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb. shrimp, cleaned and tails removed
- 1 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime, plus more wedges for serving
Instructions:
- In a large deep skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and pepper and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.
- Add rice and toss to toast for 1 minute. Add broth and salsa and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, covered until rice is almost cooked through and with just a slight bite to it, about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure rice isn’t sticking to bottom of pan.
- In a medium bowl, add shrimp and season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp to skillet and stir into rice. Cover and continue cooking until rice is completely tender and shrimp is pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add cilantro and lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with lime wedges.
