If the idea of going out for a run or jumping rope leaves your knees quaking, try these lower-impact jumping jack variations to still get in some cardiovascular exercise, while strengthening your hips and leg muscles, safely
THE BLOG
We Keep You Moving... For Life.
Hopping, jumping, and landing may feel difficult or painful on the knees if your hip muscles aren’t firing correctly. Use this exercise to start training your hips to jump, not your knees, taking the brunt off the knees when you land! This is the third video in our series. You can find the first and […]
A Happy 4th of July Weekend from everyone at Specht! From cookouts to fireworks, here are some tips on how to celebrate the 4th of July safely during the pandemic! https://news.yahoo.com/how-to-celebrate-fourth-of-july-185647614.html
Without proper thoracic rotation, the lower back takes the brunt of the force during the golf swing. In this video, learn a technique to assess your thoracic mobility, and then how to loosen up your mid-back with two exercises, in order to create force from your core instead of your lower back and thus avoid […]
Hopping, jumping, and landing may feel difficult or painful on the knees if your hip muscles aren’t firing correctly. Use this exercise to start training your hips to jump, not your knees, taking the brunt off the knees when you land! This is the second video in our series. You can find Episode 1 here: https://vimeo.com/427110334
The weather is getting nicer, which may mean heading to the beach or walking in sandals! However, this may prove painful for those that suffer from plantar fasciitis or tight foot muscles. Prepare your feet for the summer with these tips!
Oftentimes, we stick our feet in shoes, and then forget about them. Well, the muscles of the feet and ankles are important for all sorts of reasons, but essential in proper balance. Learn how your feet affect the rest of you in this article! And then, free your feet!* *If you are experience foot, ankle, […]
Use this easy-to-create thinking game, and add a twist! Exercise both your mind and your body and have fun with the entire family in this extra-coordination game of tic tac toeS!
Add this exercise to your strength training routine. If you’re already familiar with the plank, follow these tips to make sure you’re getting the maximum benefit out of this great core exercise!
Create an art project with recyclables from around the house, and then organize a great all ages game of ring toss to keep having fun and moving this week!
Copyright ©2020 Specht Physical Therapy | All rights reserved
Website designed by RI Web Gurus