Exercise Essentials Try these exercises to improve your strength.
Strengthens Core
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My Muscles And Balance Improved.
As I approached my 80th birthday, I realized that I had no trouble walking but I had diminished strength in my legs. I had never fallen but knew I had less ability to catch myself if I were to fall. I discussed this with my doctor and she agreed with me that some balance and strengthening therapy would be appropriate. Working with the staff at Advanced Physical Therapy has been the most rewarding. I now feel more secure in my everyday movements. Jason introduced me to the use of Tai Chi principles for strengthening. In the beginning I felt very clumsy. However, as therapy progressed, the process became easier and my muscles and balance improved. I feel this is a practice that I can and should continue at home to maintain good balance and strength as I grow older.” -D.H. I feel like I have a new lease on life. Before therapy, I was weak, no muscle tone, had difficulty with going up and down stairs, had poor balance, was worried about my future. Since therapy, Now I feel like I have a new lease on life. I’m so hopeful. All the problems that I had previously are 90% better. I have so much more strength now and get around so much easier. Thank you Advanced Physical Therapy!” - B.K.
D EAD BUG | HE E L TOUCHE S Lie on your back with your hands and knees raised upward, keeping your core engaged. Slowly lower one heel to the ground, then alternate sides, keeping your core engaged. Repeat 6-10 times on both sides.
Strengthen Hips & Glutes
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H I P H I NG E / ST I CK ON BACK Hold a stick up against your back with 3 points of contact: tailbone, upper back, and head. Keep your big toe and little toe in contact with the ground with knees softly bent as you push your hips back until you feel a stretch in your buttocks and hamstrings. Engage your core, buttocks and hamstring as you come back up to standing. Repeat 10 times, three sets.
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