Stretch of the Week: Thoracic Extension with Rotation By Amanda Gallow, DPT, SCS AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Dynamic How to Perform: Place a small towel roll or foam roller along the upper portion of your back. With your knees bent and hands behind your head, gently arch your upper back over the roller.…
Stretch of the Week: Side Lying Thoracic Rotation Stretch By Amanda Gallow, DPT, SCS AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Dynamic How to Perform: Lie on your side. Pull your knees towards your chest. Grab your knees with your bottom arm. Keep your top arm across your chest. Rotate your torso down towards the ground so…
Pregnancy and Back Pain: What You Can Do To Help By Tyler Guymon, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist I am very blessed to be the father of four beautiful children. But, as most people know, I would not have accomplished this great achievement without my wonderful wife. Confidently I will say that while my wife would…
Stretch of the Week: Active Hamstring Stretch By Amanda Gallow, DPT, SCS AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Dynamic How to Perform: Lie on your back. Keep one leg straight on the floor or table. Hold the opposite leg behind your knee with both hands. Gently alternate straightening and bending your knee so you feel…
Stretch of the Week: Hands and Knees Posterior Hip Stretch By Amanda Gallow, DPT, SCS AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Dynamic How to Perform: From your hands and knees with your core engaged, shift your buttocks back towards your heels about half way. There should be no pinching in the front of your hip. …
Stretch of the Week: Hip Flexor and Mobilization By Amanda Gallow, DPT, SCS AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Static How to Perform: Secure a band inside a doorway or to a sturdy object. Place the band around the right leg, up toward the thigh. Then, kneel on right knee with your left foot in…
When a Home Exercise Program is Not Enough By Ryann Roberts, DPT AZOPT Owner and Physical Therapist Ever had an injury or nagging pain that just won’t go away? During the course of exercise, sports, and sometimes normal daily activities, these injuries occur frequently. Some people will turn to word of mouth, YouTube, or a…
Stretch of the Week: Side Lying Quadriceps Stretch By Amanda Gallow, DPT, SCS A ZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Static How to Perform: Start by lying on your left side. Pull your left (bottom leg) up towards your chest. Reach behind and grab your right (top) leg. Hold 30 seconds and repeat 3-4 times.…
Stretch of the Week: Sleeper Stretch By Amanda Gallow, DPT, SCS AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Static How to Perform: Start by lying on your side on a firm surface. Reach your bottom arm out straight. Roll over on top of your shoulder and bend your elbow to 90 degrees. Using your other hand,…
Stretch of the Week: Super Lunge By Amanda Gallow, DPT, SCS AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Dynamic How to Perform: Begin standing tall. Step forward with your right leg, landing on the ball of your foot in a lunge position. Be sure to keep your shoulders over your knee. Place your right hand on…
