Stay Active, Stay Heart Healthy: How Physical Therapy is Your Heart's Best Friend This February

February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on keeping our hearts happy and healthy. While we often think of diet and cholesterol control, physical activity plays a crucial role in maintaining a strong cardiovascular system. And that’s where LHM Physical Therapy Institute comes in! We’re here to show you how physical therapy can be your heart’s best friend, helping you stay active and reduce your risk of heart disease.

The Heart-Body Connection:

Physical therapy tailors movement for your heart: Whether you’re recovering from a heart event, managing a chronic condition, or simply looking to boost your fitness, physical therapists design personalized exercise programs to fit your needs and limitations. This ensures you stay active safely and effectively.
Exercise strengthens your heart muscle: Think of your heart as a pump. Regular physical activity, like walking, swimming, or cycling, makes your heart work more efficiently, pumping blood throughout your body with less effort. This lowers your blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Improved circulation for a healthier heart: Physical activity improves blood flow throughout your body, delivering essential oxygen and nutrients to your heart and other organs. This helps prevent blood clots and keeps your circulatory system functioning optimally.
Weight management for a lighter load on your heart: Carrying excess weight puts a strain on your heart. Physical therapy can help get you active to help manage your weight, through supervised exercise and guidance on healthy movement patterns, reducing your risk of heart disease and its complications.
Reduced stress, happier heart: Exercise is a natural stress reliever, and physical therapists can incorporate stress-management techniques like yoga or tai chi into your program. This can lower your blood pressure and improve your overall heart health.

Beyond Movement: Your Physical Therapy Partner for Heart Health

LHM Physical Therapy Institute goes beyond just exercises.

Motivation and Accountability: Staying active can be challenging. Our therapists motivate you, celebrate your progress, and hold you accountable, helping you stick to your exercise program and reach your heart health goals.
Injury Prevention and Management: Physical therapy can help prevent injuries that could limit your activity and impact your heart health. We also help manage existing injuries safely, allowing you to return to activities you love.

This February, make a commitment to your heart by prioritizing physical activity. If you’ve had a pesky pain or injury holding you back from a heart-healthy level of activity, give LHMPTI a call for personalized guidance, support, and expert care.

Together, let’s move towards a healthier, happier you, one step at a time.