by ACE Physical Therapy | Nov 7, 2013 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info “Fit the rake to your body, not your body to the rake!” Warm up prior to beginning your day of raking leaves. Stand more erect when you rake. Bending too far can injure your low back. Try to prepare for the upcoming “raking season” by...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 31, 2013 | Spine & Neck |
Tid Bits of Info Get permission to exercise from your doctor prior to beginning an exercise routine. Listen to your body and don’t be afraid to modify your routine on a daily basis. Perform Kegel exercises several times per day. Abdominal crunches are not...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 24, 2013 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Be prepared for your post-marathon routine. It will make your recovery much easier. Don’t let your ego or paranoia effect your judgment and return to strenuous workouts too soon. Your immune system will not work as well as normal after the...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 17, 2013 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info Practice your race day routine to alleviate some of your anxiety towards participation in the race. Short rest periods to hydrate and consume “energy” foods during the race at the rest stations will not necessarily cost you extra time to...
by ACE Physical Therapy | Oct 10, 2013 | Conditioning |
Tid Bits of Info If you have episodes of dizziness or your head feels like it is spinning, seek advice from a healthcare professional that has knowledge of BPPV. If your symptoms don’t abate quickly, consider going to the ER. If you have fallen for no...
