Community Blog
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5 Essential Pilates Concepts
Any routine you engage in has the possibility of unfolding and revealing deeper layers. Alternately, a routine has the possibility of becoming fixed, immobile, and stagnant. Wake up familiar Pilates or core exercises by cross-checking these 5 important concepts.
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On Bodies Struggling To Bend
Something magical happens when people who have common struggles come together in a spirit of support and humor, and that may be what makes this class so unique and special…
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Foam Roller Exercises
[Download the foam roller guide here] You may also access a video tutorial here. More Foam Roller Videos For video tutorials of using rollers to target specific muscles, follow these links. (You Tube channel for Proaxistherapy North Carolina, formally Balanced Physical Therapy (our affiliated company), now ATI Physical Therapy).
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Running Surface and Injury
The recent NY Times article “For Runners, Soft Surfaces Can Be Just as Hard on the Body”, brings up three interesting points for me.
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Managing a Long Road Trip with Back Pain
A common question we’re asked at the clinic is: “I’m looking for a little advice about how to manage a driving trip this weekend. I’ll be in the car (driving) for 4-5 hours, depending on traffic. Any suggestions?” This question was from a person recovering from lumbar disc surgery, but the answer is applicable to…
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Computer Work Break Timer
It is far too easy to get sucked into long periods of seated computer work. Sustained seated compressive load is unhealthy for the spine and joints. Here’s an app that can be used as a reminder.
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Features for an Ergonomic Seated Office Task Chair
Features for an Ergonomic Seated Office Task chair: Adjustable seat height Adjustable seat pan depth, seat pan with a waterfall front edge Adjustable back support, either adjustable via the entire seat back or adjustable lumbar support within the existing seat back Arm rests adjustable in height and width. Seat pan should have forward and backward…
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Ask the PT: Core Stability for Running
Q: Core stability for running comes from strong abdominal muscles, right? A: With each footfall during running, the chain reaction between our body, the ground and gravity begins from the ground up. This means that core stability starts at the foot and moves up through the knee, hip, pelvis and then the spine. If there…
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Physical Therapy is preventative health care!
Most people think physical therapy is only relevant when you’re healing from pain or injury. Check out this article on the value of using physical therapy as preventative health care! “A proactive visit to a physical therapist can reveal the muscle imbalances and inefficient movement patterns that cause injury. The therapist can provide a regime that corrects…
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If the Feet Aren’t Happy, Nobody’s Happy
Anyone who has experienced plantar fascitis or Achilles tendonitis can attest that the above title is true. In more severe cases, either of these problems or any other tendonitis problem can bring your activity participation to a full halt. In the more common cases, one can continue to be active, but have your performance limited…
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