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Stretch of the Week: Hamstring Stretches
Welcome to the stretch of the week blog! This weekly blog is intended to expose you to different stretches that will help make the body more functional and to help reduce pain, which will hopefully help you live a happier healthier life! These stretches will have a yoga origin.
Stretches for Cheerleaders: Flyers and Bases
Cheerleading is a very popular sport for school teams and competition all-star teams. All-star teams are comprised of various ages, and they can be co-ed, and practice multiple days per week for competitions. As with any sport, cheerleading comes with a risk of injury. There are general trends for cheer-related injuries depending on the athlete’s...Read More
5 Benefits of Stretching Daily
Stretching is an often overlooked yet vital component of any fitness routine or lifestyle routine. The truth is most of us are guilty of not stretching enough. Stretching increases muscle flexibility & length, which increases the range of motion of joints. Muscles that are not at the proper length prohibit the joints from moving as...Read More
Stretch Rx for Achieving the Splits
Is your goal to learn the splits? Beyond just improving flexibility, this skill can be useful for athletes in a variety of sports – from gymnasts and cheerleaders to hockey goalies. However, learning to safely perform this movement takes a lot of practice and consistency. See below for recommended stretches and some evidence-based tips for...Read More
Common Upper Extremity Injuries for the DIY Weekend Warrior
The past eight months in my new role as a father-to-be has challenged my organizational, physical and power tool skills in order to prepare our home for the new baby’s arrival. During the week, I work 40+ hours as a hand/occupational therapist treating and rehabilitating patients’ upper extremity conditions. On the weekends, endless home improvement...Read More
Indoor Activities for the Weekend Warrior
You wait all week for the weekend and when it finally arrives it’s rainy! Or extremely hot! For the weekend warrior, this can put quite a damper on your weekend plans.
Identifying Common Injuries in the Weekend Warrior
Weekend warriors are those that complete vigorous workouts and recreational activities on weekends with minimal physical activity during the rest of the week.
4 Weekday Prep Tips for the Weekend Warrior
Weekend warriors are those that participate in higher levels of physical activity on the weekends with minimal activity performed during the week. In order to prevent injury, weekend warriors need to be aware of the risks their activity choices make on their bodies.