Finishing the series on improving foot and ankle mobility, use this exercise to re-educate your body to properly use this newfound mobility. A balance beam walk is a great way to teach your feet,...
If you have been watching the 2016 Rio Olympics as much as we have, you probably have noticed various athletes sporting large purple circles on their backs and shoulders. No, these marks are not...
The weather is getting nicer, which means heading to the beach for many of us. However, walking on the sand may be painful for those that suffer from plantar fasciitis or tight foot muscles. Prepare...
After rolling and stretching the calf muscles, go a little deeper by enabling the ankle joint to flex more efficiently with the help of a band. Try it out on a flat surface with bare feet.
Building from last week’s exercise, after rolling your calf muscles, stretch them properly with this video to improve the ability of the ankle muscles to respond to the demands of walking,...
If done incorrectly, lifting heavy things can do serious damage to your back! Prevent back strain when moving heavy objects by practicing proper technique and strengthening the muscles involved....
Gardening requires a great deal of twisting, leaning, and lifting. Proper form is essential while performing these movements to prevent lower back pain or strain. Perfect your twisting and lifting...
This transition technique, moving from a seated position to hands and knees, will help prevent straining the back while switching to different gardening tasks. Try out it while performing different...
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are an all too common occurrence in sports with approximately 100,000 ACL Reconstruction (ACLR) surgeries performed per year in the U.S. alone. Anyone who...
The second posture in the series, this tall kneeling technique will help prevent back pain while performing regular gardening tasks. Use this video to practice proper movement techniques while on...