EXERCISE ESSENT IALS
HAMSTRING STRETCH
Helps to relieve your leg pain
Stand with one leg on a medium sized stool as shown. Keeping your back straight, slowly lean forwards from the hips. Hold for 3-5 seconds and repeat 5 times.
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AQUAT IC THERAPY
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF AQUATIC THERAPY? Aside from alleviating pain and speeding recovery, aquatic therapy has a number of other benefits, as well, including:
of the water allows patients to maximize each and every movement in a nearly pain-free environment. This also gives patients a great aerobic workout.
Begin Recovery Sooner: Aquatic therapy allows patients to begin therapy sooner than land-based therapy allows. Less Joint Stress: Aquatic therapy allows for walking, running, and various movement activities without full weight-bearing.
Hydrostatic The hydrostatic pressure of the water allows for decreasing edema in the extremities. Pressure: Relaxation: therapy decreases muscle tension and allows for a better relaxation response. And so much more! Aquatic
Maximize Movement: The resistance
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