Push-Pull exercise days give a great workout. If you are unsure how to start working out, push-pull days are the way to go. These types of exercises are broken up as to work your muscles in specific groups and rest the other muscles. The push-pull workout is supposed to be a very efficient way to […]
A box can make for a good workout Many different types of activities can be performed using a box. It is a great leg workout as well as good cardio because it will get the heart rate up. These types of boxes come in different varieties. Some are wood, some are foam, others are metal. All […]
Here are my 2024 Goals! For the last several years I have put together a list of my goals for the year. I do not do resolutions, instead I make them goals that are attainable throughout the year. Check out my post here about my 2023 goals. Usually, I do 3 types of goals: personal, […]
Battle ropes for full body workout can help break up the mundane routine. Battle ropes are a type of free weight because they can be used in many different directions. This makes it possible to work in different planes of motion working many muscle groups. Most of the time, I will do my battle ropes […]
Good hip mobility is an important part of a healthy body but so is good mobility in any joint. The hips are a major joint in the body. The hips are a stable ball and socket type of joint and have a large amount of muscle surrounding it. It goes without saying that the hips […]
Let’s talk about the stability ball! There are great exercises you can do with this inexpensive piece of equipment. How to Use the Stability Ball You can do upper and lower body activities. Which makes it a very versatile tool in the exercise play book. The stability ball is also mostly body weight activities which […]
During later Achilles Tendon rehabilitation, it is important to stress the tendon more with higher level exercises. Anatomy of the Achilles The Achilles connects the calf muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) to the heel of the foot. It performs plantar flexion of the foot. This is also known as lifting the heels up while standing or […]
The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. Anatomy of the Achilles The Achilles connects the calf muscles (Gastrocnemius and Soleus) to the heel of the foot. It performs plantar flexion of the foot. This is also known as lifting the heels up while standing or pointing your toes while […]
Let’s get a little more real about something: mental health. This month celebrated World Mental Health Day. I am going to be honest with everyone. A few years ago, I was not doing well. I was not loving my job anymore. I tried being present for my family, but it was not working well. After […]
Scoliosis is an abnormal curve in the spine. The spine has natural curves in it to help the reduce impact, but those are front to back. The abnormal scoliosis curves are sideways. Types of Scoliosis Curves There are several types of scoliotic curves, and they are named for the different areas of the spine that […]
In Physical Therapy there are 2 main types of injuries: Acute and Chronic. Types of Injuries Chronic: These injuries usually happen over time and have lasted more than 3 months. Most commonly these occur because of overuse in the area. The pain transpires gradually and becomes more severe over time but does not start out […]
Bridges are a great low impact activity to strengthen the legs . Muscles Worked Bridges mostly work the posterior chain of the body which include the gluteals (Maximus, Medius, and Minimus) and hamstrings. You may even feel the quads working as well. Bridges are also a beginning back extension exercise. When a patient I work […]