This week I want to discuss a topic that all of us mommas are far too familiar with – yes, I’m talking about mom guilt. I have personally been struggling with mom guilt more lately since finding out about my second pregnancy. I constantly feel like I’m not doing enough for my one year old…
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: Side Steps and Monster Walk Today marks the final day of our clamshell progressions! The final clamshell modification incorporates the muscles worked by the original clamshell while incorporating movement and a maintained squat. This is a great exercise for lower extremity strength as well as core/back strengthening. Side steps and monster…
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: Standing Clam Are you ready for your next clamshell progression?! This week’s exercise of the week works the same muscles as the clam but also challenges your balance and lower extremity strength and stability. Instructions: Begin standing on one leg with a band slightly above your knees (if you are using…
October is physical therapy month and what better way to celebrate than by sharing with you my five favorite things about being a Doctor of Physical Therapy! HELPING PEOPLE First and foremost, we get to help people every single day! Despite all physical therapists being different in their interests, passions, and skill set, we all…
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: Side Plank Clam Did you try out the sidelying clamshell last week and think this is too easy for me? Well, this may be the perfect exercise for you! The Side Plank Clam amps up the original clamshell exercise by adding increased oblique work to maintain the lift, increased balance and…
The other night while slumped over on the couch after I had finally gotten my son to bed, finished my patient notes for the day, cleaned up dinner, and switched the final load of laundry to the dryer, I turned to my husband and asked, “Are we just going to be tired forever?” Whether its…
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: Sidelying Clamshell Do you feel frequent popping in your low back/hips? Do you feel like you have a limp or like your hip drops when you walk? Do you want to improve you low back stability, hip strength, and overall function? Then this exercise is for you! This week begins a…
Do you feel like you’re constantly slumped over? Do you have pain or difficulty with lifting? Do you have back or shoulder with your daily activities? Then this week’s Exercise of the Week is for you! This week’s exercise of the week focuses on the upper back muscles. These muscle are important in postural control,…
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: OVERHEAD PRESS The overhead press is a common exercise amongst weight lifters but is an important functional exercise for EVERYONE. The obvious benefits of the overhead press are the strength benefits for the shoulder and arm musculature – but this exercise does so much more! The overhead press works the rotator…
So last week, we determined weight lifting is right for YOU! But now, how do you start? Well, the best way to begin a new resistance training regimen would be to meet with a qualified professional like a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Life Changes Physical Therapy offers wellness visits to provide education and instruction based…