It’s goal-setting season! As you spend time thinking about the healthy changes you want to make in 2026, don’t forget Teton Therapy. Our team of experts can do a lot more than help you recover after injury–and one thing we love to do is provide our patients with the guidance and tools they need to smash any health-related New Year’s resolutions.
As movement experts, we can offer a range of support as you work toward better health and wellness in the new year. From physical assessments to pain management to customized fitness programs, we’ll help you keep your New Year’s resolutions all year long.
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New Year, New You: What We Can Do
There are many different ways our team can help you achieve your health, wellness, and fitness goals this year. We can…
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify specific areas of weakness, impairment, or dysfunction, so you know exactly where to focus your efforts.
- Work with you to resolve or manage persistent pain, mobility restrictions, or chronic conditions that might be holding you back from achieving your goals, such as the following:
• Balance or gait issues
• Chronic pain
• Arthritis
• Underlying or unresolved injuries
- Help you develop a personalized exercise program that addresses your unique goals, interests, and abilities.
- Offer general health and wellness information in addition to exercise, such as stress reduction techniques.
- Provide structure and support so you don’t bite off more than you can chew (and become frustrated in the process).
A Little Help Goes a Long Way
At this point, everyone knows that most New Year’s resolutions fizzle out by Valentine’s Day. A major reason for this is that many people try to make major changes without any kind of guidance or support.
The team at Teton Therapy can provide that support. We’ll help you know what goals would benefit you the most and ensure you’re following a progressive program that adds a little bit at a time. Plus, we can help track your progress and cheer you on as you hit your key milestones.
2026 is going to be a great year–especially with a bit of help from Teton Therapy. Call us today to get started!
Your Success Is Our Priority!
Ready to keep moving forward? Return to Teton Therapy and schedule your appointment now!
Patient Testimonial
“I didn’t realize when I started therapy just how impactful it would be. I came to it thinking my pain was just a negative symptom of pregnancy. Relief from these issues has made doing activities easy again! I can keep exercises up on my own after the pregnancy to improve the mobility of my hips and lower back.”
-Z.O.
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You can keep exercising all winter—without risking frostbite. It might take you a few tries to find an indoor workout you love, but don’t give up; you might just find your new favorite activity. Here are some to try:
Yoga. Yoga provides relaxing physical activity all year long and can easily be done in your bedroom, living room or just about anywhere in the house. You can even use yoga first thing in the morning to wake up slowly and get your body warmed up for the day.
Running alternatives. If you love cardio, you probably don’t want to give up that runner’s high, but you might not want to venture out into frosty conditions either. Get your heart pumping indoors with cardio exercises you can do at home, such as:
• Climbing stairs
• Jumping jacks
• Mountain climbers
• Burpees
• Jump rope
• High knees
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Celebrate the season with this refreshing Cranberry Sparklers Mocktail, bursting with festive flavor and fizzy fun. It’s the perfect guilt-free way to toast any occasion and delight your taste buds!
Teton Therapy’s Monthly Healthy Recipe
Cranberry Sparklers Mocktail
Serves 6-8
- 1 cup cranberries (thawed if frozen), plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon orange bitters
- 1 750-ml bottle sparkling non-alcoholic dry wine, chilled
- Seltzer, chilled, for topping
Muddle the cranberries with the sugar in a small bowl until the cranberries are in small bits and the sugar is dissolved. Strain into a large liquid measuring cup and stir in the bitters. (This can be done a day ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
For each drink, add 1 ounce of the cranberry mixture to a glass filled with ice. Top with about 4 ounces sparkling wine and a splash of seltzer. Garnish with cranberries.
3 Tips for Starting a New Workout Routine Without Injury
As physical and occupational therapists, we’re fans of exercise. The CDC recommends that adults get 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week, and regular exercise will boost your mental and physical health.
That said, you can’t immediately jump from a completely sedentary lifestyle to intense, hour-long daily workouts. For one, you’re likely to burn out and quit regular exercise altogether. But you also run the risk of injuring yourself.
Fortunately, there are a few strategies that can help you safely start up a physically active lifestyle:
- Talk to your physical or occupational therapist: Ever notice how workout videos tell you to consult with a medical professional first? If you’re new to exercising, this is crucial advice! Before you dive into a new routine, schedule an appointment with our PTs and OTs. We’ll perform a comprehensive assessment and help you guide you toward the right exercises for your needs.
- Start slowly and gradually build the intensity: If you’ve ever talked to marathon runners, they’ll tell you they spend months training. No one jumps off the couch and immediately runs 26.2 miles! Follow their lead and start with low-intensity workouts. Over time, you can add more time or more challenging exercises to your routine.
- Warm up and cool down: Make sure you begin every workout session with ten minutes of mobility exercises or light cardio and end each session with gentle stretches. Warm-ups prepare your body for movement, and cool-downs help bring your breathing and heart rate down to non-exercise levels.
At Teton Therapy, we love helping our patients get active safely and at their own pace. Call us today for personalized advice about starting your new workout routine.
Exercise of the Month
MEDIAN NERVE GLIDE
Stand tall with your arm extended in front of you at shoulder height, palm facing up. Use your opposite hand to gently grasp your thumb. Slowly extend your wrist and fingers back. Return to the starting position with control. Perform the motion gently and smoothly.
3 Sets, 10 Reps (each arm).
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