Pure Physiotherapy Blog
 

This is the first installment of the "exercises for injuries" series coming in the next few weeks. Here we describe how to make modifications to ensure that the stretch and position is not painful, and that you are maintaining erect posture and not slumping while you exercise.

For some reason everyone wants to roll around on the foam roller like its a rolling pin rolling out dough. Unfortunately, taut bands of muscle, or trigger points, typically don't smooth out if you just roll over them back and forth. I like to use the analogy of getting a massage -- sure it feels good, but you...

Here's an awesome exercise borrowed from FRC (Functional Range Conditioning) that we do with pretty much every client. The "hip 90/90" or "shin box" position allows you to activate both glutes at the same time while you actively work through the range on one side, and statically hold a contraction on the other.

If you want to be faster, here's a great drill to incorporate into your training regimen. This exercise is great for both runners and track athletes as it coordinates the calf and the hip to fire simultaneously as the opposite limb is flexing (thats running!). This is important because the calf and the hip provide the main propulsion force...

Watch the video for tips on how to fully engage the entire body when you are doing a plank. You should be tired in 20-30 seconds if you are really activating everything you should be. This is hard for everyone!! That's why it's called the Hard Style Plank! (I think)

So last week I posted my "Big 3" as my favorite exercises for core control and stability. In that post, we covered spine flexion, spine extension, and glute firing or hip extension. That would typically be the best order to start in with regards to a rehab program. Once the patient has a good understanding of those movements,...