A Couple Simple Exercises You Can Do At Home To Help Your Pain Exercise Essentials
Self mobilization of the patella: Start in a seated position with your leg out in front of you, knee slightly bent with muscles relaxed. Using the base of your hand and thumb press down gently on the inside edge of your kneecap to elevate the outer edge.
T-stance: Stand with feet in the shape of a “T” with weight evenly distributed. Knees should be slightly bent, low back should be relaxed. Use this stance any time you eliminate knee or back pain; this can be done with a narrow or wide stance. are in a standing position to help
Featured Employee: Mike Bertrand, DPT
Where are you from? I was born in Florida but moved toMount Vernon, New Hampshire when I was 7 years old. What schooling/training do you have? I got my Bachelors of Science inApplied Exercise Science from the University of New England in Biddeford. After a few years as a personal trainer I went to Franklin Pierce University in New Hampshire for my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. How long have you been with Back in Motion®? I have been with Back in Motion® since March 2016, so just over a year now. What is your best work story (funny, happy, inspiring)? I had the opportunity as a student to train as a physical therapist in a fitness club with access to a pool. I remember working with a patient that was a retired physician who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The patient was scared of water and never learned how to swim prior to PT. Watching her progress to the point that she could show up independently and perform her pool workout with no supervision other than the on-duty life guard was an amazing and gratifying accomplishment. She was able to challenge herself and push herself to improve strength, balance, and endurance safely
and independently which gave her more self-confidence and power. What are your hobbies? I like to stay active between gymworkouts, hiking, and stand-up paddle boarding. I also enjoy good food and local drinks all over southern Maine. What is one interesting fact about you that most people don’t know? My girlfriend and I have a pet rabbit that is litter trained and is as much
part of the family as a dog would be. I’ma huge fan of animals but right now we work too much too far from home to have a dog, so we have a rabbit that we spoil instead. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I see myself living in southern Maine with a small family and a home, still a full- time outpatient physical therapist but maybe doing personal training as a side job instead of my current per diem job at Portsmouth Hospital.
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