Tight or injured hip flexors can greatly impact our day-to-day lives. Simple movements like walking, sitting, or jumping can become a chore. Further, tight hip flexors can lead to worse injuries when you don’t stretch or exercise them properly. If you suffer from tightness in your hip flexors or are recovering from an injury, this…
A broken wrist is a common injury that can severely impact your everyday life. It can mean a break in the forearm bones (the distal radius and ulna), or of the carpal bones that make up the wrist joint. Falling is one of the most common causes of a wrist fracture. Wrist fractures can be…
Pelvic tilt, also called pelvic misalignment, is often caused by a muscle imbalance and can cause lower back and hip pain. Learn the different types of pelvic tilt, what causes it, and how to correct it with physical therapy exercises. What is Pelvic Tilt? Your pelvis, or pelvic girdle, is a basin-shaped set of bones…
If you ever feel an aching pain where your neck meets your collarbone or tingling and numbness in your fingers, you may be suffering from thoracic outlet syndrome. Luckily, you can do PT exercises to treat this rare condition and relieve TOS pain. What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? The thoracic outlet is a diamond-shaped space…
While it depends on the type and severity of your injury, studies have indicated that physical therapy exercises can help a meniscus tear heal quicker. Learn what causes meniscal tears, how to treat them, and when weight-bearing rehabilitation can help them heal quicker. What is a Meniscus Tear? Menisci are pieces of wedge-shaped cartilage on…
Probably one of the most neglected body parts to train is the back. We want those beautiful caps on rounded shoulders, a bodacious booty, and amazing abs, but what about the back? The back is important to keep fine-tuned because it ties all of those body parts together and supports a correct posture. Correct posture…
As a former professional athlete and hardcore weightlifter, I have found a new respect for resistance band exercises for belly fat and their ability to produce results. There are several different types of bands with multiple uses, with new bands emerging year after year. There are the tubed bands with handles, flat-ended rubber bands, heavy-duty…
Since the “booty” revolution hit a few years ago, resistance band exercises have skyrocketed in popularity for many reasons. Affordability, flexibility, and RESULTS are a few key reasons these elastic beauties are seen everywhere nowadays. The resistance band leg exercises, booty workout, and all-over body routines have been revolutionized by bands making weight training not…
The simple act of stretching releases chemicals into your muscles that can ease pain and relieve stress. Find out how this happens and the many reasons why you should do it every day. Have you ever eased into a stretch and felt that “Ahhh” moment? It’s that hurts-so-good feeling that makes it so enjoyable. Have…
Different types of stretches work your muscles in specific ways. So which is best for your workout? Learn about dynamic and static stretching here. To most people, a stretch is a stretch. But did you know that there are different types of stretching? Depending on the type of exercise you’re about to embark on and…
Short and simple: stretching improves flexibility. And flexibility enhances performance, reduces injury risk, promotes healing and it feels good to stretch! But did you know there are different ways to stretch to meet specific goals? I’ll explain nine popular types of stretching and offer advice on getting the most out of your stretch. The Benefits…
Whether you are a woman that has just started to workout, or have worked out all your life, your 50-year-old body requires different nutrition and exercise than when you were in your 20s, 30s and 40s. And while everyone’s body is different, there are many foundational similarities that it needs for optimal performance, muscle building,…
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