Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to feel better!
Patient Results I'm able to do my housework more easily and able to exercise at the gym like I did before. "Before starting physical therapy, I had intense lower back / hip pain. I was frustrated with the intense pain while doing house chores. I noticed physical therapy was helping a few weeks into treatment. I'm able to do my housework more easily and able to exercise at the gym like I did before." — K.M. The pain has improved so much that I am back to my old exercise routine. My track work is back up to speed as well as my distanc.. I had lower back pain that would radiate into my right hip. I was frustrated because every thing I tried wasn't working. After getting x-ray results and bringing them into my therapist, we started focusing on weights. The pain has improved so much that I am back to my old exercise routine. My track work is back up to speed as well as my distance." — L.W. After a few visits, my pain subsided. Like looks amazing, I would say 100% improvement. Before starting physical therapy, I had a lot of pain in my hamstring from years of walking. I was really frustrated when the pain started all of a sudden. I chose to go to my doctor who referred me to Empower Physical Therapy. After a few visits, my pain subsided. Like looks amazing, I would say 100% improvement. I am back to my 4 miles walking daily thanks to Empower PT." — R.R. WRITE YOUR OWN SUCCESS STORY! CALL US TODAY! 316.283.7187 (Newton) • 620.327.3482 (Hesston) 316.348.2766 (Andover)
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Try These Exercises To Get Cycle-Ready!
HIP ABDUCTION (QUADRUPED) Begin on all fours, with wrists directly under the shoulder and knees directly under the hips. Engage your abdominals and slowly lift one knee out to the side, keeping your knee in line with the hip. Hold as instructed, then bring your knee back down to the floor. Repeat 3 sets, 10 reps each.
KNEE SQUAT Start by kneeling on a foam pad with your butt on your heels and your torso standing tall. Drive your hips forward to go into a tall kneeling position with your hips locked out; hold a few seconds then lower back to kneeling with control. 3 sets, 10 reps.
Not all exercises are appropriate for every person. Please consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new exercise routine.
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