Physical Therapy – Valley-Wide Health

Exercise Routine for Your New Year’s Goals

Krista Martinez — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 22:51:18 +0000

Happy New Year! We in the PT department hope that everyone had a safe and restful break.

As we enter the New Year, we know that many resolutions involve increasing exercise and activity levels. Here are some of our suggestions for achieving your resolutions:

Stretching

This can be done in the morning, before bed, or during breaks at work.

Shoulder circles
Wrist circles
Neck circles
Toe touches

Cardiovascular Exercise:

This can involve activities such as walking, jogging, running, biking, dancing, etc.

150 minutes/per week of Moderate Intensity = 64-76% HR Max
- Fat burning tends to be greatest in the moderate intensity range

75 minutes/per week of Vigorous Intensity = 77-95% HR Max

Strength:

These are suggestions for strength exercises without weights.

Upper Extremity:

Wall Pushups – the further your feet are from the wall, the harder it is
Tricep dips – the further out your feet are, the harder it is
Scapular setting – push your shoulders down and squeeze your shoulder blades together

Abs and Back:

Inchworm – hold plank or add pushup to increase challenge

Superman

Lower Extremity:

Squats
Glute bridges
Calf raises
Lunges

Remember – start slow and build up.

If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call. And if you’re having any problems, come and see us!

Physical Therapy Video Series

Tara Bolt — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:43:07 +0000

October is Physical Therapy Month! The physical therapy team has put together a series of short videos of common every day issues as well as physically active issues including proper ergonomics, warming up before working out, regenerative day and lower back pain. Check out the videos below and talk to your Primary Care Provider about how you could benefit from Physical Therapy.

Physical Therapy Services with Pinnacol Workers’ Comp

Krista Martinez — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 21:49:00 +0000

You might already know that Valley-Wide has a physical therapy service line, but did you know that we cover PT services for Pinnacol Worker’s Comp patients?

Yes! All Valley-Wide Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants at all four of our Physical Therapy clinics are contracted through Pinnacol to provide services.

Did you also know that as long as you are eligible through Pinnacol Worker’s Comp, you can choose which Phyical Therapy clinic you would like to go to? If you want to have Valley-Wide as your provider, all you have to do is provide your claim and case manager information to our clinic to verify your benefits. Once that’s done, we can start scheduling your evaluation and subsequent treatment appointments. Pinnacol will pay for any PT services Valley-Wide provides, including Functional Dry Needling!

So, why choose Valley-Wide? Well, we have four Physical Therapy locations in the San Luis Valley, so we can help you at a location that’s convenient for you. Our staff is friendly, dedicated, and knowledgeable. We make sure our patients are well informed about their care plan, and have the opportunity to be involved in their own care. Learn more about Valley-Wide Health Systems and our Physical Therapy services on our website at valley-widehealth.org or call one of our Physical Therapy clinics to get an appointment:

Alamosa Physical Therapy – 719-589-5149
Edward M. Kennedy Physical Therapy (Monte Vista) – 719-852-7081
Guadalupe Physical Therapy (Antonito) – 719-376-5426
San Luis Physical Therapy – 719-672-3352