Lawrence is buzzing, and so are we! Vibrant Health Solutions/TherapyWorks is incredibly proud to back the Algerian team during their time in our community. Welcome to town! 🇩🇿
Struggling With Pain That Won’t Go Away?
Don’t let discomfort slow you down! Schedule your appointment today and take the first step toward lasting relief.
Staying Active Is the Key to Finding Mental and Physical Balance
Are there times when you feel like life is a bit off? Are you struggling to tell if you think this way physically, mentally or both? Our team of physical therapists understands the struggles to find balance in your life. Vibrant Health Solutions/TherapyWorks is a place where your overall well-being is prioritized!
Making healthy lifestyle choices leads to improved life satisfaction and lower psychological distress. Exercise and diet, particularly in combination, have the greatest positive benefits for overall well-being.
Whatever choices you make in your life and your values are, there is an undeniable truth: To stay healthy physically and mentally, you must remain active. Exercise benefits a person’s mental health and overall well-being.
The good news is that with guidance from Vibrant Health Solutions/TherapyWorks physical therapists, you can get help finding your balance again. We believe in treating the whole person and finding solutions that work specifically for you. Call today to make an appointment!
Mental And Physical Balance
Staying active refers to the amount of activity that you engage in daily. For example, how much time you spend at the gym, how many steps you take in a day, how often you find yourself running around the office, or how frequently you head out to the backyard to run around with your children or your dog.
There also can be a perception that working a 10 hour day is necessary to demonstrate a strong work ethic and get ahead. This pace can lead to stress, burnout, and not living a healthy and balanced life. Ignoring your mental and physical well-being will eventually catch up to you and start to take its toll on your health.
Specific signs and symptoms that typically indicate trouble with maintaining balance includes frequently tripping and falling or feeling dizzy when standing too long. But even if you are not having fundamental issues with your ability to stay balanced in this way, you may still have difficulty with whole-body balance.
You can improve your physical balance by:
- Increasing muscle strength
- Improving stamina
- Improving core strength
- Practicing balancing techniques
This is where our physical therapist can help. We are experts at identifying the root cause of your problem and offering simple solutions to resolve them.
How Physical Therapy Can Help You Keep Your Balance
Here are five steps to help you become physically and mentally healthy while bringing more balance into your life.
- Exercise
Physical activity has been shown to help clear the mind, improve self-worth, and reduce depressive and anxious feelings. The key is to find the right type of exercise for you – which is precisely what our therapists can help you find!
- Sleep
Sleep quality is an essential predictor of mental health and well-being. Following a healthy bedtime routine could make you feel happier and calmer and be better focused throughout the day.
- Nutrition
Cut down on sugary foods and replace them with nutrient-rich foods like fish, veggies, and foods that have healthy fats. Proper nutrition has been shown to improve physical and mental well-being.
- Community and Relationships
Whether the support comes from family, a partner, friends, coworkers, or even pets, feeling connected to those around you can increase a sense of purpose and love in your life.
- Relaxation and Recreation
In our busy lives, it can be easy to forget about the hobbies you used to love. We don’t make the time to sit down and enjoy a book or make a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy the moment. Some unique hobbies and interests appeal to each of us, and spending time with those hobbies can help you live a more balanced life.
Contact Our Clinic Today
Contact us if you feel that your physical health or an old injury is holding you back from being active. Working with our physical therapists at Vibrant Health Solutions/TherapyWorks can help you achieve improved balance and a healthy lifestyle.
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We’ve Moved!
We’re excited to share some big news. Our clinic has officially moved into an upgraded space! You can now find us at:
4931 W 6th Street, Ste 116, Lawrence, KS
Thank you for your patience as we made this transition. We’re getting settled into our new location and couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome you here. Whether you’re a new, present, or returning patient, we can’t wait to see you in the new space!
FREE Workshop
Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Webinar
July 8th
Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Webinar • 6:30
With Cindy Johnson, M.S. P.T., MCMT, Owner/Director
FREE Workshop
Back Pain and Sciatica Webinar
July 23rd
Back Pain and Sciatica Webinar • 6:30
With Cindy Johnson, M.S. P.T., MCMT, Owner/Director
Patient Success Stories
At Vibrant Health Solutions/TherapyWorks, we want to help everyone get active in the ways that work for them. Call us today for personalized guidance on what will work best for you!
Healthy Recipe
Peanut Butter Noodles (Ban Mian)
Slicked with soy sauce, sesame oil, and melted peanut butter, these noodles are rich, savory, and nutty—and take just 10 minutes to make.
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter spread
- 1 teaspoon lard
- 1 tablespoon garlic oil
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 4 ounces fresh wide noodles, preferably thick, chewy wonton noodles
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced cross-wise
Instructions:
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and lard. Microwave on high power, stirring every 10 seconds, until melted and smooth, about 45 seconds. (Alternatively, nest a metal bowl over a pan of barely simmering water and heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is melted and smooth, about 2 minutes.)
- Add garlic oil, dark soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil to peanut butter mixture, whisking to combine.
- Add noodles to pot of boiling water and cook until just shy of al dente, about 5 minutes; noodles should be cooked through and pleasantly chewy.
- Reserve 1/4 cup of noodle cooking water. Using a colander, drain noodles. Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons noodle cooking water into peanut butter mixture. (If sauce is too thick, add additional noodle cooking water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until sauce is loose enough to evenly coat noodles.) Immediately transfer noodles and scallions to the bowl with the sauce, tossing to evenly coat. Serve immediately.
Exercise of the Month
Ankle Alphabets
Having good ankle mobility will help you react faster and maintain your balance on uneven surfaces.
Start by sitting up straight in a chair. Raise one leg out in front of you. Slowly write the letters of the alphabet with your foot, only moving
at your ankle joint. 3 Sets, 10 Reps.
(Materials needed: chair)
