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My pain is significantly better.
Before therapy, I had a pinched nerve in my neck. I was unable to play golf, lift weights, and had lots of discomfort. I was unable to move my neck back or turn to the side. Since therapy, I have resumed golf, basketball and weights. My pain is significantly better. Everyone at Empower Physical Therapy did a great job!” — M.L. They helped me get my body to walk/work/ tell time— everything with no pain. Before therapy, everything hurt including back/arms/ thumb/legs. I could not breathe without a break every 10-15 minutes from my heart (by-pass). I had a stroke in April and these folks taught me how to function again. God bless your staff for everything! They helped me get my body to walk/work/tell time— everything with no pain. Great Work Guys!” — K.A. Major improvement all around! Before therapy I had difficulty with balance when walking, climbing stairs and leg strength. I was unable to walk without feeling unstable. I was unable to climb on my step stool without getting wobbly. Since therapy, I have greatly improved my leg strength, increased endurance when walking and climbing stairs. I can climb up on my step stool without feeling off balance. I have increased my core strength and flexibility. Major improvement all around!” — R.B.
BR I DG I NG While lying on your back, raise your buttocks off the floor or bed. Hold for 10 seconds and repeat 8 times.
R E S I ST E D L AT E RA L ST E PP I NG Wrap a resistance band just above both ankles. Stand with both legs hip-width apart so that there is tension on the band. Keeping your chest upright, back straight, and knees slightly bent, take a large step with one foot away from the opposite foot. Follow through by stepping in the same direction with the second foot, back into the original stance. Repeat this same maneuver into the opposite direction. Keep moving back and forth to the right and left in this manner until you have repeated the exercise at least 10 times.
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