by Steve Gonser PT, DPT | Mar 17, 2021 | Balance, Foot & Ankle
Do you feel like you have weak ankles or poor balance? If so, this blog post can help you. Ankle stability is a key component of balance — a foundational and often overlooked part of good health. Good balance enables you to remain upright, steady,...
by Steve Gonser PT, DPT | Feb 24, 2021 | Balance
Do you feel like you’re slowing down and worry about falling? If so, this blog post can help you. Good balance is essential for many everyday activities, including walking, using stairs, and working around the house. According to the Center for Disease Control and...
by Steve Gonser PT, DPT | Jan 27, 2021 | Shoulder
If you sit all day slouched, hunched, or in bad posture, it’s likely ruining your shoulders. Shoulder pain can appear suddenly, like in an instance of a fall. However, for most, shoulder pain develops slowly and progresses over time. The slow progression is...
by Steve Gonser PT, DPT | Jan 12, 2021 | Low Back
If you struggle with leg tightness or back pain, give this stretch a try. Stretching the legs can help will not only help you relieve pain and tightness, but it can improve your bending and walking, too. The one stretch demonstrated below can be done from home or the...
by Steve Gonser PT, DPT | Oct 27, 2020 | Physical Fitness, YMCA Turkey Trot
If you’re a runner who feels stiff and tight while running, then the stretch below can help you. Coined the “Runner’s Stretch,” this exercise helps runners and their stride feel loose and less stiff while running. The best part is that the...
