Leg Lifts - this is HARD but you need it. These muscles are the ones you use
to walk in a straight line. Do you walk like a penguin? If so, then this is for you.
If it's too hard, try it in standing position.
to walk in a straight line. Do you walk like a penguin? If so, then this is for you.
If it's too hard, try it in standing position.
Hamstring stretch - an 'oldie but a goodie' - the hamstring stretch will improve
bending, lifting and twisting. A favorite of runners and athletes.
bending, lifting and twisting. A favorite of runners and athletes.
Same exercise except this is done in the sidelying position to work against
gravity - makes it harder!
gravity - makes it harder!
'The Clam' as we call it in the clinic, aka: sidelying hip external rotation...
- great for piriformis syndrome, sciatica and for improving that golf swing.
- great for piriformis syndrome, sciatica and for improving that golf swing.
Knee Lifts - get those knees straight! Prevent falls, slips and trips. Add
sandbags or ankle weight to this one to make it harder.
sandbags or ankle weight to this one to make it harder.
Cross Legs - another good way to loosen up the stiffness in your hips. See the
physical therapist take a measurement to look for unevenness (asymmetry).
physical therapist take a measurement to look for unevenness (asymmetry).
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| Physical Therapy Videos |
Medical Arts Rehabilitation, Inc.
Palmetto and Bradenton,
Florida
Palmetto and Bradenton,
Florida
Sitting Hip Twist helps with flexibility of those stiff hips. Look for uneven
(asymmetric) hip joint motion - an early sign of arthritis.
(asymmetric) hip joint motion - an early sign of arthritis.
Butt Builder - great for those hip and butt muscles. Careful with your wrists - if
they hurt, try making fists to support your upper body.
they hurt, try making fists to support your upper body.
These videos are for
educational purposes only.
Please talk to your doctor or
physical therapist if you are in
pain, need medical advice or
are beginning an exercise
program.
educational purposes only.
Please talk to your doctor or
physical therapist if you are in
pain, need medical advice or
are beginning an exercise
program.
Hip and knee exercises for conditions such as
How can physical therapy exercise help these diagnoses?
Medical diagnoses are often more terrifying than the actual problem. For example, your problem might be
that you cant raise your arm up overhead. Maybe your doctor said you have a rotator cuff injury. Your
physical therapist might find that your shoulder was weak, stiff and painful.
Physical therapists help people with weakness and stiffness that lead to disability.
People often come to physical therapy with the following problems...
Physical therapy will address the underlying stiffness and weakness that leads to these functional
problems. Watch the the videos to learn how to fix your problem yourself.
- lumbar spinal stenosis
- hip trochanteric bursitis
- sciatica
- degenerative disc disease and more!
How can physical therapy exercise help these diagnoses?
Medical diagnoses are often more terrifying than the actual problem. For example, your problem might be
that you cant raise your arm up overhead. Maybe your doctor said you have a rotator cuff injury. Your
physical therapist might find that your shoulder was weak, stiff and painful.
Physical therapists help people with weakness and stiffness that lead to disability.
People often come to physical therapy with the following problems...
- I can't walk more than 1city block
- I can't bend over to tie my shoes
- I can't raise my arm overhead to put on a shirt
- I can't play golf without my (back, hip, shoulder) hurting
Physical therapy will address the underlying stiffness and weakness that leads to these functional
problems. Watch the the videos to learn how to fix your problem yourself.