EXERC I SE ESSENT I ALS USE THIS TECHNIQUE FOR CORE STRENGTH
STAFF SPOTL I GHT MARIA TERESA B. ANINGALAN, PT, DPT, CLT
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Lie on your back with knees bent and your feet hip distance apart. Place your feet close enough so they can be touched by the finger tips. Inhale and lift the hips, and while doing so, place a block or rolled up towel under the sacrum. Keep the chest open. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 10 times. For a more challenging exercise, repeat the same steps without using the block for support. When lifting hips, try to arch to the point where your torso and hips become a straight line and your pelvis is level. Try not to arch too high. Hold for about 5 seconds while continuing to breathe and then slowly set yourself back down.
of Blauvelt in New York. She earned her certification in lymphedema therapy through Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy in 2010. Since 2009, Teresa has worked at Pelham Physical Medicine and became a partner in 2017. She works closely with local orthopedicsurgeons,oncologistsandprimarycarephysicians. Teresa is an advocate for prevention and early intervention to maximize patient quality of life. She is a CrossFit enthusiast and loves paddle boarding in the Long Island Sound on her free time. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Aningalan, call Pelham Physical Therapy today at (718) 823-3900.
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