Keep Your Heart Healthy

Lifestyle changes can make a significant difference in the development of heart disease. Our physical therapists can play an important role in improving your heart health. Don’t wait until your physician tells you it’s time to exercise, take some pre-emptive action.

Call our office today and ask us to craft a “heart healthy” exercise program. Even if you have never exercised before, we’ll improve the health of your heart with a safe, progressive exercise program. Expect to work closely with us, and together as a team, we’ll improve the way your heart functions.

If you currently suffer from heart related issues, your physical therapist can help you regain an active lifestyle by working on three specific areas:

• Mobility issues
• Healthy eating and lifestyle changes
• Physical activities geared towards your specific abilities and goals

Here are some important considerations for heart health:

• Understand the impact of lifestyle – While genetics play a part in heart disease, lifestyle choices have a significant impact. Smoking, overeating, eating unhealthy food and a sedentary lifestyle are factors that must be improved, especially when heart disease runs in the family.
• Eat healthy – Minimize the consumption of sodium and trans fats. Eat healthy fruits and vegetables daily.
• Join heart healthy programs – Several programs can help you achieve a heart healthy lifestyle.
• Keep Moving – Being active doesn’t mean having to run on a treadmill or attend a workout class. Simple things like taking a daily walk, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, parking farther away from your destination and walking to it can make a difference. Just keep moving!