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Put Some Spring in Your Step!
What's the Best Compliment You Can Give Your Therapist?
Physical Therapist Spotlight
ARC Locations and Accepted Insurance

Put Some Spring in Your Step!

Tips for Being More Active

There are 1440 minutes in every day... Schedule 30 of them for physical activity.

Adults need recess too! With a little creativity and planning, even the person with the busiest schedule can make room for physical activity. For many folks, before or after work or meals is often an available time to cycle, walk, or play. Think about your weekly or daily schedule and look for or make opportunities to be more active. Every little bit helps. Consider the following suggestions:

• Walk, cycle, jog, skate, etc., to work, school, the store, or place of worship.
• Park the car farther away from your destination.
• Get on or off the bus several blocks away.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
• Play with children or pets. Everybody wins. If you find it too difficult to be active after work, try it before work.
• Take fitness breaks-walking or doing desk exercises-instead of taking cigarette or coffee breaks.
• Perform gardening or home repair activities.
• Avoid labor-saving devices-turn off the self-propel option on your lawn mower or vacuum cleaner.
• Use leg power-take small trips on foot to get your body moving.
• Exercise while watching TV (for example, use hand weights, stationary bicycle/treadmill/stairclimber, or stretch).
• Dance to music.
• Keep a pair of comfortable walking or running shoes in your car and office. You'll be ready for activity wherever you go!
• Make a Saturday morning walk a group habit.
• Walk while doing errands.

• Use a sensible approach by starting out slowly.
• Begin by choosing moderate-intensity activities you enjoy the most. By choosing activities you enjoy, you'll be more likely to stick with them.
• Gradually build up the time spent doing the activity by adding a few minutes every few days or so until you can comfortably perform a minimum recommended amount of activity (30 minutes per day).
• As the minimum amount becomes easier, gradually increase either the length of time performing an activity or increase the intensity of the activity, or both.
• Vary your activities, both for interest and to broaden the range of benefits.
• Explore new physical activities.
• Reward and acknowledge your efforts.

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Physical Therapist Spotlight

Heather Kattleman DeGregorio

"Rehabilitation after an injury can be difficult. As your therapist, it is my goal to provide you with the physical and mental support needed for a full and long lasting recovery."

What do you like most about being a physical therapist?
I love working one on one with people. I like being able to get to know my patients and what is important to them so we can effectively work together to meet their needs.

What are some of your hobbies and interests?
I love to bike and take long walks with my dog. I also love photography, especially taking pictures of my daughter Olivia.

What is your favorite place to vacation?
Any place that is warm and has a good beach.

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