Healthlinks Upstate March/April 2022

www.Ups tatePhys i c i ansSC . com | www.Hea l thL i nksUps tate. com | 29 TENNIS Tennis is a great sport both socially and physically, and you can participate as a young child and far into old age. It increases aerobic capacities, lowers blood pressure, increases bone density, improves muscle tone and increases reaction time – and it’s fun. Tennis does not require much strength, but it will improve overall fitness. Better Health reported that an hourlong game of singles tennis burns 600 calories for men and 420 calories for women. All you need is a racquet, a ball and a court – where you can play for free in any number of neighborhoods or city facilities. Regardless of what stage of life you are in or what your fitness level may be, low-impact exercises will always have a place in any balanced fitness plan. The list we’ve provided is just a start – there are countless ways to stay in shape without subjecting your body to unhealthy levels of stressful impact. Just remember to always have fun. Where you go for your physical therapy is your choice, whether it’s prescribed by your doctor or you refer yourself. CORA’s licensed experienced clinicians get you feeling better and back to life quickly. In fact, same day appointments are often available. And chances are, there’s a CORA in your neighborhood. Feel great without the wait. Refer yourself to CORA. coraphysicaltherapy.com 4,000+ INSURANCES ACCEPTED Why jump through hoops? You can schedule physical therapy—where you want— without a doctor’s referral. GREENWOOD 864.210.9728 POWDERSVILLE 864.210.9625 SIMPSONVILLE 864.214.0430 SPARTANBURG 864.699.0418 BOILING SPRINGS 864.210.9658 DUNCAN 864.210.9673 EASLEY 864.606.0408 GREENVILLE 864.242.1163 Photo by Jenn Cady Photography.

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