Lower Body
How to Negotiate Stairs Without Pain
For many, negotiating stairs can be a daily challenge. Whether you’re recovering from a knee replacement or suffering from an arthritic hip, stairs can be both difficult and painful. As a physical therapist, patients frequently tell me, “I have no trouble walking, but...
Wall vs Standing Squats: Choose Wisely
The squat or squatting is a foundational movement of life. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, its form has been lost. Compensations of bending through the spine override squatting — and the term itself generally results in an eye roll and visions of damaged,...
The Best Exercises for Weak Legs
Are weak legs slowing you down? When it comes to building leg strength, it’s important to focus on compound movements instead of isolating ones. In this blog, we’ll delve into the importance of compound exercise for combatting weak legs and provide step-by-step...
Practice This Sequence for Better Balance
Do you worry about losing your balance? It’s a concern we hear often in our clinics. What many patients don’t realize is that poor balance isn’t an inevitable consequence of aging. With practice, you can improve your balance and prevent falls.One of the most common...
How to Stand up Safely with Knee Pain
Do you experience knee pain when kneeling or crouching down? It can be a real burden when playing with the grandkids or retrieving a dropped item from the floor. If you’re like many, the pain can make it difficult to stand up from a kneeling position. Try this to...
Knee Pain: Life With a Degenerative Meniscus Tear
Knee pain is one of the most common ailments we see in our clinics. When asked about how their pain starts, many patients respond, “I am not sure, it just seemed to start out of nowhere and progressively get worse.” Does this sound familiar? Knee pain, clicking, or...