Exercise Essentials Try these simple exercises to keep you moving... Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.
SINGLE LEG STANCE - FORWARD Stand on one leg and maintain your balance. Next, hold your leg out in front of your body. Then return to original position. Maintain a slightly bent knee on the stance side. Repeat 5 times.
HIP ABDUCTION STRENGTHENING IN SIDE LYING While lying on your side, slowly raise up your top leg to the side. Keep your knee straight and maintain your toes pointed forward the entire time. The bottom leg can be bent to stabilize your body. Alternate and repeat 8 times.
Helps improve balance
Improves leg and hip strength
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CASEY HORN, PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT Casey is a Physical Therapist Assistant at our Cool Springs location. She graduated with a Bachelor of Exercise Science from Middle Tennessee State University in 2004. She then went on to complete her Associate of Science Degree for Physical Therapy Assistant at Volunteer State Community College. Casey is originally from Kansas City, MO, but she grew up in Hendersonville, TN. She moved to Murfreesboro when she attended school at MTSU. She had coached competitive and recreational gymnastics for seven years before she developed an interest in physical therapy. Casey married her high school sweetheart, Erik, and they welcomed a son Braxton, on March 15, 2010. She has worked with Elite since 2008.
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