Haven Physical Therapy

It's #FitnessFriday! This week, try targeting your knees with this supported knee flexion. This exercise can help relieve knee pain, but always listen to your body and exercise within your ability.

Mercy is preparing for flu season on top of COVID. We can all work to reduce the strain on our medical system by wearing masks, social distancing, and washing our hands often. https://www.news-leader.com//springfield-mercy/6055166002/

With the weather getting colder, it's a good time to try out new exercise routines that you can do inside. Yoga can help improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. #seniorfitness https://www.silversneakers.com//3-yoga-poses-you-can-do-i/

Today's the deadline for our Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Be sure to send in your submission today and check back in to our pages to vote for your favorites.

This #fitnessfriday, try out this exercise to stretch the muscles in your neck and upper back. You might find this exercise particularly helpful if you tend to round your shoulders or lean forward during the day.

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Stretching your hips regularly can help with lower back pain and mobility! Try adding these stretches to your daily routine and see if they make a difference for you! https://www.realsimple.com//stretching-/best-hip-stretches

For this week's #fitnessfriday, try out this shoulder rotation. You can do this exercise with a towel you have at home. Be careful not to stretch too far too fast and remember to listen to your body when learning a new exercise.

Many people think of physical therapy as something you get to recover from surgery or injury. But physical therapy can help with many other issues as well. https://ptsmc.com/common-issues/

Our latest entry into the Pumpkin Decorating contest is The Maples Health & Rehabilitation! They did a great job painting their pumpkins in such beautiful colors! Show your support for this lovely pumpkin patch by liking and commenting!

It's #FitnessFriday! This week, try out this forward reach to build strength in your core. Remember that when you're learning a new exercise, getting the movement down is more important than the number of reps you can do. Always listen to your body and work within your limits.

Try out this coordination drill that could help boost your memory as well! Physical exercise can help your mind as well as your body and it's important to find exercises or activities you enjoy doing regularly. https://www.silversneakers.com//boost-your-memory-and-mus/

We got our first submission to the pumpkin decorating contest! This smiley pumpkin is courtesy of Woodland Manor Nursing Home. You can show your support for this friendly face by liking his picture. Be sure to check back in as we post more pumpkins through the month!

It's #fitnessfriday! You might find this stretch most helpful if you do it before and after you exercise. Warming up and cooling down can help you get the most out of your workout.