Healing Bridge Physical Therapy - Celebrate Flag Day

Wellness Concept

Flag Day
June 14th

From the Healing Bridge Physical Therapy
June 2010 Wellness Notes

by Zeyla Brandt, PT

June 14th is Flag Day. Everyone has seen the beautiful Stars and Stripes flying proudly in this, the best country on earth. As someone who was born outside the United States, I notice that there are more flags flying on any given day in the US than anywhere else I have visited. This visible demonstration of national pride is beautiful and inspiring.

But what does that have to do with a health tip? Well, put on a pair of tennis shoes, take a dose of national pride and go for a walk.

•	You could walk around your neighborhood and see who has flags flying this week.
•	Or you could take a stroll in downtown Bend and count the flags. This could become a fun family activity if you make it a competition to see who can spot the most flags (like license plate bingo).
•	For the more athletic, an energetic option would be a hike up Pilot Butte while flag-spotting.
•	If you enjoy a drive, the city of Redmond offers a fabulous display on Flag Day (and any other public holiday) when many streets are lined with flags. You could take a walk around Redmond's streets, which are conveniently flat, making walking easy and fun, and enjoy this inspiring sight.

Walking is a fun activity, and can be as easy or as challenging as you choose. So this Flag Day, take a walk and air out your patriotism at the same time.

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