Do You Foam Roll? You should! although most people only consider doing so during rehab after an injury; but foam rolling is great for warming up before a run, or before getting started on your lifts. The motto goes “if it doesn’t hurt, you aren’t doing it right” and to be honest, that motto fitsContinue reading “Foam Rolling For Fitness”
Tag Archives: physical therapy
10 Lower Body resistance band exercises
Can be done anywhere Yesterday I went over upper body exercises you could implement utilizing the resistance bands & today I will go over lower body exercises with the resistance band. A short list of exercises that can be done anywhere since the use of a resistance band can be taken with you on trips,Continue reading “10 Lower Body resistance band exercises”
Hamstring Strain (injury/injury prevention)
I hope you know where your hamstrings are located, because today we will be talking about “pulling a hamstring” — (Pst, just in case you don’t know where your hamstrings are, look at the above picture). This particular injury is more common than you think, especially among runners and people who lift improperly- and thoseContinue reading “Hamstring Strain (injury/injury prevention)”
Tennis Elbow (Injury/Injury Prevention)
Also know as .. ‘Lateral Epicondylitis’. From the title, it can assumed it is probably an injury one occurs from playing tennis, BUT don’t be mistaken it is an injury that can occur from other sports as well. It is important that we know what kind of injuries are out there so we can help ourselvesContinue reading “Tennis Elbow (Injury/Injury Prevention)”
Wrist Sprain (Injury)
Today is Wednesday .. and for any of you who have been keeping up with my schedule, today’s topic is of an injury. This particular injury may not be the most “popular” one but it is an injury nonetheless and so we shall talk about it. First question: has anyone reading this post ever sprained orContinue reading “Wrist Sprain (Injury)”