Going for a run? STRETCHES FOR RUNNERS Before a run, always warm up : 10 min jog or a speed walk. Ease into each stretch; don’t bounce or force it It is far better to stretch after a run than before. Let’s look at some stretches for runners to prevent injuries. 1. HAMSTRING STRETCH FOR […]
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We recently had a client contact our clinic last week and he asked us this question about squats… Is it normal for my knees to hurt during squats? He told us he was attending his local gym frequently (4-5 days a week) for the past year, to help him lose weight. He would perform exercises
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The “mummy tummy,” or “mommy pooch,” may be one of the top concerns postpartum women want to discuss but avoid out of embarrassment. The reality is, mummy tummy – that extra shelf of abdominal tissue that has a pooch-like appearance – is nothing to be embarrassed about. It’s an extremely common, albeit frustrating, issue
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If there’s ever an injury that you just can’t predict or ever see coming, it’s a hamstring strain. And, aren’t they painful? Anyone whose ever suffered from one will tell you it feels as though something has “clasped the back of your leg” so tightly that it’s not only impossible to move, but it’s horrendously
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Most people think that when they get Knee Pain, it’ll eventually “ease off” and go away on its own. That they’ll wake up one morning and like “magic”, Knee Pain will be a thing of the past… But then 6 months later you’re still living with the discomfort of knee pain – often even worse than it was
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Now more than ever, we’ve found that our vision for patient care can’t be achieved under insurance company mandates. It’s that simple. Why is there actually more risk in being in network with every insurance carrier? I’ll tell you and it starts with the constraints we work under when accepting insurance reimbursement from many carriers
The word “relaxed” may not come to mind when most people think of physical therapy. For those who seek relief from aches and pains, the vision of a sparse workout room manned by a trainer and tedious discipline may be less than appealing. But step into PhysioFit Physical Therapy & Wellness at Loyola Corners in
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As I’ve reported previously, more than 200,000 cases of blocked milk ducts occur in nursing mothers in the U.S. every year. In this post, I’d like to share my own personal experience as one of those mothers. While it was challenging for many reasons, I’m deeply grateful for this experience because it ultimately led me
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There are stress-free days when everything seems to go your way… Days when every traffic light is green, every person you walk past on the street gives you a smile, and you wake up feeling great after a decent night’s sleep. Those days you feel on top of the world like nothing can go wrong.
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Millions of women – and men! – in the U.S. suffer daily from bladder problems that hold them back. It may be a small (or not so small) leak of urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh, jump, or lift something heavy. Or maybe it’s the need to go so frequently that you avoid going
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This is a question that I am asked so often, it deserves a good thorough answer in its own blog post. Yoga is an amazing way of calming your mind, exercising your body, and just having a great night’s sleep. There are many great benefits to be enjoyed from practicing yoga. Yet, there has
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