Get Back to Your Activities Safely
Staff Spotlight
2. Keeping the correct form. No matter what type of physical exercise you are trying to get back into, form is a crucial part of it. Proper form could mean the difference between physical progress or injury. Your ability to safely perform any movement is reliant on great posture and proper body positioning. When living the sedentary lives that we all currently are, it is possible for your natural posture to shift a bit. Your physical therapist will create targeted exercises and stretches for you to improve your current form and limit the amount of impact on your joints during exercise. 3. Getting back to your weight goal. It is no secret that this quarantine will cause many of us to lose some muscle mass and put on some more weight. With help from a physical therapist, you can set up an exercise regimen that will help you shed some pounds and maintain a healthy weight. Your physical therapist will customize an exercise plan for your specific needs, which may include stretching, aerobic exercise, weight training, or pain relief treatments if necessary. This will help in reaching your targeted weight and decreasing pressure on vulnerable parts of your body.
The sedentary lifestyle that I’m sure many people have experienced since being quarantined to their homes can actually lead to more aches, pains, and discomfort than one may think. Your body, quite simply, wasmade tomove! At Soleil Physical Therapy, we want to make sure you are able to get back into your normal exercise routine once the quarantine is over and the stay-at-home orders are lifted. Follow our tips below and feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions! Tips for returning to activities safely and comfortably: 1. Baby steps at first. If you haven’t been participating in the same type of physical activity you used to be accustomed to, it is important to begin with baby steps. When you push your body past its current limits, you make yourself more prone to injuries because your body is not prepared for the physical demands being asked of it. A physical therapist can help you understand the limits that your body developed while in quarantine and can create an exercise plan for you to get back to your physical goals.
DAVID BACANI, PT, MSPT Clinical Director
Dave serves as the Clinical Director of Physical Therapy at Soleil Physical Therapy and Wellness at Quincy Center and our sister clinic Quantum Physical Therapy in Boston. Dave received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) with a focus on musculoskeletal disorders from the Evidence in Motion Institute of Health Professions (EIM) in 2018. Dave received his Bachelor in Health Sciences in 1999 and Master of Science in Physical Therapy in 2001 from Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Services: Sargent College. Dave is also a Certified Manual Therapist (MTC) and received extensive training in spinal manipulation through the Spinal Manipulation Institute of the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy and also received his certification (STMT-1) in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). Dave is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the APTA’s Orthopaedic Section. Dave believes in utilizing an eclectic approach to physical therapy within an evidence-based framework. Dave emphasizes using the biopsychosocial model in the treatment of chronic pain, promoting active treatment while incorporating various forms of neuromuscular and myofascial tissue manipulation including Active Release Technique (ART), IASTM and kinesiology taping when appropriate.
Patient Success Spotlight
“After injuring my knee, more than a year ago, I was barely able to walk around the block let alone go out for a jog. The therapists at Soleil Physical Therapy pushed me but also helped me regain my active lifestyle. Thank you, very much!” — Timothy L.
Exercise Essentials Relieve Pain In Minutes!
PRAYER STRETCH While in a crawl position, slowly lower your buttocks towards your feet until a stretch is felt along your back and or buttocks. This is a good stretch if you sit at a computer all day.
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