Exercise Essentials Try this exercise to keep you help with pain... Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing. BRACE SINGLE KNEE EXTENSION While lying on your back with your knees bent, slowly raise up one foot a few inches and then set it back down. Next, perform on your other leg. Use your stomach muscles to keep your spine from moving. Repeat 10 times on each leg.
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Angela Sondalle PT Aide
I have been honored to work as a Physical Therapy Aide at Franklin Rehabilitation throughout my college education at Carroll University. The opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in physical therapy to working with patients under the guidance of
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Franklin Rehabilitation physical therapists has helped me excel in the school environment. Overall, I am thankful for the great preparation into this field with which Franklin Rehab has provided me. It has motivated me to provide outstanding patient care as a physical therapist. EDUCATION: • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science • Graduate Student in Doctor of Physical Therapy Program • Carroll University
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“How Can I Beat My Back Pain?” : The Blueprint To Treating Back Pain
If you suffer from back pain, you have probably seen that lots of different types of treatments are available. Medication, injections and other treatments can help with pain control, butdonotaddresstherootcauseofthe problem, which is core weakness. If you have ever had a surgery that involves cutting through the abdomen or pelvis, this weakens the core. In addition, prolonged illness and bed rest also weaken the core. Another common reason for core weakness in women is from childbirth and c-sections. This severely weakens the core. The “blueprint” or plan to helping most back pain sufferers and preventing future injuries, is to strengthen the core with professional help. Specialized trainingandexercise techniquescanbe done to strengthen your core, relieving stress on the spine.
Physical Therapists are the medical professionals most uniquely qualified toevaluateandtreatbackpainresulting from core weakness. Working with your physician, we thoroughly evaluate your movement, alignment and strength. After we determine where the root cause of the problem is coming from, we then put together a comprehensive treatment plan to help restore core strength and movement. This helps you not only have relief from back pain, but teaches you the right exercises, posture and movement to prevent future problems and maintain a strong, healthy core. To see how our SPINE Programcangiveyouastrongcoreand relieve your back pain, call us today or go online for more information.
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