Previous PT Tips

Stretching: In order to receive the benefits of stretching, hold a comfortable stretch (no pain) for a minimum of thirty seconds. Two repetitions of a stretch held sufficiently will do. Don’t forget to stretch both the gastroc (larger portion of the calf muscle) with your knee straight and the soleus (lower portion of the calf muscle used primarily in walking, running) with your knee bent. Stretch before exercise, but do not forget to stretch following exercises as well.

Spring Fitness Tip: Get outdoors, get moving, but don’t forget to warm-up, cool-down, stretch, and gradually build up duration and intensity exercise in order to decrease overuse injury risk.

Preventative Health Care: Educating and empowering an individual to recognize their role in improving their health through actions consistent with a positive quality of life.