PHYS I CAL THERAPY C AN HE LP
E XERC I SE E S SENT I AL S
Try this exercise to keep your body strong and flexible.
Therearea lotofdifferentreasonsastowhyyoumaystartfeelingachesandpains. Musclepainwilloccurwheneveryourmusclesstarttogrow.Tobuildmoremuscle mass,yourmuscleshavetostretch,and lacticacidcanpour intothe liningofyour muscles to cause a burning sensation. More movement will push that acid out, helping you to experience relief, and in time your muscles will develop increased elasticity, and the burning won’t be so severe. Build-up of tension from stress or overuse, and muscle pain from poor posture can also contribute to regular pain. A physical therapist can take a comprehensive assessment to help determine what may be the primary cause behind your aches and pains. Workingwithaphysicaltherapistcanhelpyoudevelopanewapproachtomanaging yourachesandpains.Yourphysical therapyprogramwill likely take intoaccount strategies likehydrotherapy,deeptissuemassage,guidedstretchingandtargeted movements to help you experience ongoing relief from regular discomfort. Give us a call so we can help you say goodbye to your aches and pains.
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RUNNER’S STEP Stand in front of a box or step that is below the level of the knee. Step up onto the box and bring the opposite leg up towards your chest. Lower your leg down in a controlled manner. Repeat 6-10 times, alternating legs.
Contact your physical therapist by calling 801.293.8888 to learn more about how you can take steps to start relieving your pain today.
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ASHLEY STANFORD, PTA Ashley has recently joined our BBPT practice and we are so excited to have her with us! Please read on for some information about Ashley!
RACHAEL PREITZ, DPT Rachael has just joined our Balanced Body Physical Therapy family and we are so excited to have her! Here is a little background information on our newest addition to the practice- Rachael was born and raised in Pennsylvania where she attended Slippery Rock University and earned herDoctorateofPhysicalTherapy.She
Ashley obtained her A.A.S. Physical TherapistAssistantdegree inMayof 2018 from Edison State Community College in Piqua, Ohio. She has a huge passion for Physical Therapy and is thrilled to be able to get to use the knowledge and skills she’s acquired to be a great part of someone’s healing process. Shefirst learnedshewanted tobecomeaPTAafterhergrandpawasdiagnosed withALS in2015.Shewatchedheruncle,who isaPTA,helphimgetaround the houseand listened to thewayheexplainedeachobstacle tohim.Sheknewafter that moment she wanted to be helping people like that for the rest of her life. Ashley married her husband, Mason, in August of 2018 and after living in Tennessee for a few months they decided to begin a new adventure on the West Coast. Ashley loves hiking with her husband, singing, doing Zumba, and meeting new people.
combined her love of science and her passion for helping people into a career in physical therapy. She was then drawn to Utah for its incredible mountains and active lifestyle. She enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and exploring everything the West has to offer.
Welcome to our newest members of the Balanced Body Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine team!
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