Exercise Essentials Try this exercise to keep you help with pain...
Sharon Cole PT Staff Spotlight
BUTTERFLY STRETCH While in a sitting position, bend your knees and place the bottom of your feet together. Next, slowly let your knees lower towards the floor until a stretch is felt at your inner thighs.
Helps With Leg Pain & Stiffness
I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Marquette University with a degree in Physical Therapy many moons ago. In the years since I became a therapist, I have seen many changes in the medical field. I feel the most important aspect of any therapy is
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to determine why the body is not functioning optimally and then get into a treatment program to improve the body’s ability to function. My goal is to treat each person individually, allowing them to return to the things that are important to them - no matter how small - like being able to roll over in bed, or how big - like being able to run a marathon. As a Physical Therapist, I strive to improve the quality of life for each patient I work with and help keep them active for the rest of their life.
- Sharon Cole, PT
Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
To read more about Sharon, visit us online at www.franklinrehab.com
“ Don’t Let Tendonitis Pain Sideline You! ”
Don’t let pain sideline you! There is nothing more exciting than taking on anewchallenge,sport,oractivity.Formostof us,thethrillofaccomplishingaphysicalgoal is whatwe livefor.However,areyoupreparedfor it?Theterm“weekendwarrior”meansaperson whodoesn’treallytrainforwhattheyaredoing; they just go out and do it on the weekend. How do most injuries occur? Most sports injuries occur from ill-prepared individuals who just jump into the activity without first increasing their strength, endurance, and flexibility. Your muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other tissues need to be warmed up to work properly. They take enormous strain during running and sports activities. Therefore, if they are not in top condition, they are more prone to injury. Injuries increase as you age… Ifyouthinkbacktowhenyouwere inyour late teens,youcouldgo intoafullsprintnoproblem, take a flying leap, and do a whole lot without theslightestthoughtabout it.Asyougetolder,
your tissues become less elastic and in fact a little “drier.” When your muscle, tendon, and ligament tissues have enough water, they are suppleandstretchy,allowingyoutodoa lotof activities. Keep yourself hydrated and stretch often to maintain elasticity in your muscles. Preparing your body… It is important to do sports activities, fitness and a host of other physical activities to keep you healthy and happy. With a little bit of preparation,youcaneasilydotheseactivities and decrease your risk for injury. Before and after: Knowing the right exercises to prepare for fitness activities is key. Our physical therapy expertshaveyearsofexperiencerehabilitating people after injuries and returning them pain-free to the activities they enjoy. What some people might not know is that physical therapistsputspecificexerciseplanstogether based on your needs to prevent injury. Call todayto learnhowourprogramscanhelpyou feel great!
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