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Get True Flexibility With True Stretch ® ! Improve your hip, knee, leg, ankle and foot flexibility.
As you age, your muscle tissue actually dries out a little, tightening. This causes a loss of range of motion in your joints and tissues. In addition to the loss of range of motion, it can really limit your active lifestyles and hinder day-to-day, normal motions. Tasks that used to be simple, such as dressing or squatting down to tie your shoes, now become extremely difficult. A regular stretching program helps lengthen your muscles and makes daily living activities much easier. Everyone can learn to stretch, regardless of age or flexibility. Stretching should be a part of your daily routine, whether you exercise or not. It does not have to involve a huge amount of time, but stretching can end up giving you huge results! Stretching is a natural part of what we do on a daily basis. You might notice that if you have been sitting in a particular position for a long time, you stretch unconsciously. It feels good! In addition to that good feeling, a consistent stretching program will produce large gains in flexibility and joint movement. Be kind to your muscles and they will be kind to you! Many patients may understand the importance of stretching, but its benefits can be hard to see if stretches are not done properly. PTII now is providing access to a wonderful piece of equipment, the True Stretch. With the help of our therepists our patients and past patients can be guided through stretches that will target an individuals problem areas and bring balance to one’s body. At PTII we now offer the True Stretch, a breakthrough piece of equipment that can help you through your tretching routine. The TRUE Stretch is a revolutionary concept that uses the natural approach to flexibility training. It helps users look and feel better while
Here are just a few of the benefits you can expect from a regular stretching program: • Reduced muscle tension • Increased range of movement in the joints • Enhanced muscular coordination • Increased circulation of the blood to various parts of the body • Increased energy levels (resulting from increased circulation )
reducing their risk of injury. The TRUE Stretch provides a dedicated, self-contained stretching area that allows users a safe platform for comprehensive stretching to increase flexibility. The TRUE Stretch eliminates the need for floor-based stretching or leaning uncomfortably over other equipment.
STAFF SPOTLIGHT Kennneth Biala, PT, DPT, ATC
Kenneth Biala has worked as a sports-medicine physical therapist in the Chicagoland area for 15 years. Kenneth’s passion for physical therapy began while working with children with various neuromuscular disorders including muscular dystrophy. He furthered his education in musculoskeletal injuries by completing the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana Athletic Training program in 1999. Division I sports teams he worked with there included football, tennis, swimming, and wheelchair sports. He went on to complete his Masters of Science degree in physical therapy at Washington University in St. Louis in 2001. Additionally, he completed his doctoral degree in physical therapy in 2014 with his goal in becoming an expert in understanding movement –related injuries. He currently specializes in working with orthopedic injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation and he has studied and worked extensively with running and walking injuries. Besides spending every moment he can with his 3 young children and wife he loves coming to work as a physical therapist every day!
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