Tag Archives: muscles
What Can I Use to Help with Stiff Muscles?
Muscle stiffness is when you start to feel pain or tightness in your muscles, making it difficult for you to move. It can happen if you are sedentary for long periods of time, you slept in an awkward position the night … Continue reading
Effective Balance Exercises with the CanDo Balance Board
The CanDo® Balance Board is an incredible fitness tool that challenges your stability by creating an unstable surface. This is done by placing a singular ball directly underneath the board in the center. Thus, creating instability that forces your muscles … Continue reading
The Benefits of Balance Training
Though you may not realize it, your body needs to keep a good balance to do just about anything in life. Without proper balance, it would be hard to walk, sit down or even tie your shoes. Balance training is … Continue reading
What are the Benefits of doing Kegel Exercises?
If you have ever heard of Kegel exercises, you most likely associate with pregnant women. While it is true that it does help pregnant women and women is postpartum recovery, it can also help men undergoing prostate surgery. This is … Continue reading
Exercises for Wheelchair Users
Being in a wheelchair does not mean you have to sacrifice your physical well-being and miss out on the benefits of exercise. Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of exercises that can be done from a seated position, specifically … Continue reading
Why Swimming is Beneficial
It may be the beginning of September, but it is still warm enough to go swimming. Swimming is the perfect way to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Whether you’re an adult, senior, or someone who needs physical therapy, the … Continue reading
What is Active Sitting?
It can be hard sometimes to stay productive and focused on work while having to sit in a chair all day. If you have ever noticed your coworkers shifting more often in their chairs or slowly rising from one position … Continue reading
Training for a Stronger Back
Are you dealing with back pain on a regular basis? We’ve all been there, struggling with the discomfort and frustration of recurring aches and pains. If so, you may have considered how training for a stronger back could be beneficial … Continue reading
Why Aquatic Therapy is Important
Have you ever considered incorporating aquatic therapy into your physical therapy sessions? Aquatic therapy is an increasingly popular form of physical rehabilitation and fitness that takes place in a pool. It can be incredibly beneficial to patients suffering from chronic … Continue reading
Get Your Heart Healthy for Valentine’s Day
Nothing makes the heart grow fonder or stronger like a good workout. Not only is the heart a symbol of love, but it’s also what’s keeping you alive and healthy. To ensure your heart stays well and strong, it’s important … Continue reading