December

Newsletter

The holidays may be merry and bright, but they can also be a pain—literally.

From shopping and decorating to shoveling and cooking, the season’s demands can leave your body feeling overworked and tense. The hustle and bustle may distract you from taking care of yourself - physically and mentally.

We want to remind you to prioritize your health so you can feel your best this holiday season—you deserve it!

Have only 30 minutes to spare?

• Our 30-Minute Therapeutic Massage Tune Up can help relieve stress, ease pain, and restore balance.
• Drop-in Recovery Sessions can be as short or long as you'd like!
• Normatec Compression Legs, Arms, or Hips: We recommend a minimum of 20-30 minutes to reduce muscle soreness.
• Cold Plunge: We recommend 8-12 minutes for muscle recovery, and 3-5 minutes for mood enhancement (water must be to chest level).
• Meet with a clinician for an injury evaluation to discuss what may be causing discomfort or pain along with possible treatment options. Most evaluations take 30-minutes or less.

Being mindful with spending?

• Our sports recovery services may be covered under your HSA or FSA plans!
• If you've met your insurance deductible, don’t wait until the new year to address your sore back, limited mobility, painful hip, or knot that won't go away.

Stop letting your health and wellness take a back seat and start living your life to the fullest! With eight convenient clinic locations to choose from and over 25 specialty services - we are your one stop shop for a happier and healthier December!

By using a massage gun correctly, you can improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and enhance your overall recovery. Proper technique involves using light to moderate pressure, moving the device slowly over soft tissue, and maintaining a steady, controlled angle.

Using this device improperly can lead to discomfort or even hinder your progress. Common mistakes include applying too much pressure, targeting bony areas, or holding the gun at the wrong angle. These errors can reduce the effectiveness of the massage and potentially cause soreness or bruising.

How to properly use your massage gun.

Try this at-home ankle strengthening exercise.

Ankle-strengthening exercises are essential for improving joint stability, enhancing balance, and reducing the risk of injury.

Strong ankles help support proper alignment, absorb impact during physical activities, and prevent common issues like sprains or tendonitis. By increasing ankle strength, you can improve overall mobility, boost athletic performance, and promote long-term joint health.

Give or get the gift of health and wellness by purchasing our physical therapist and athletic trainer recommended products. Categories range from Pain Relief, Massage/Stretching Tools, Pelvic Health, and more! Check names off your holiday shopping list today!

See some products in action:

TRX Band

THERABAND Exercise Ball

Stretching Strap

Share the love! Purchase an IMPACT Physical Therapy or IMPACT Sports Recovery Gift Card for that special someone who you want to see pain-free.

After all, good health and wellness is the gift that keeps on giving!

We can help with bladder retraining.

Bladder retraining is a physical therapy technique designed to alleviate urinary incontinence, particularly urge incontinence, in individuals with various incontinence-related symptoms.



If you're dealing with these issues, you're not alone. Over 13 million American adults experience urinary incontinence—that’s nearly 1 in 20 people, including approximately 80,000 adults in the greater Chicago area.