By Jane Fox
Dr. Thomas Hobson, DPT, the Physical Therapy Manager at ONS in Wilton spoke to the Rotary Club of New Canaan last week. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from NYU after his undergraduate degree from Georgetown.
As a physical therapist, he aims to educate clients about sports medicine and ways to promote physical, emotional and mental well being. He emphasized the importance of individual, customized programs and likened each client’s assessment to detective work!
In his talk, he reviewed how being proactive can help delay or possibly prevent some health issues from advancing.
Topics included in this “Rotary Sports Talk” included:
– Activity levels in those over age 65
– Why don’t we exercise?
– Benefits of exercise
– Guidelines for activity-routines should include cardiovascular workouts, strength training, and calming/stretching
– The importance of sleep
– Nutrition
– Water intake
– Breathing
In summary, maintaining wellness begins small with something you like and then developing and staying with a plan that is realistic and personalized.
For more information on the Rotary Club of New Canaan, go to www.newcanaanrotary.org.
