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Foam Rolling for Recovery - What You Need to Know

Physical exercise is paramount to maintaining a healthy body; however, it can cause tight muscles and soreness, especially for those who push themselves beyond their limits. Injured tissues or tightness can cause a range of problems such as muscle imbalances, inadequate postural alignment, and reduced mobility. But don't worry, there's a way to ease the tension and promote recovery without spending a fortune on a masseuse. Foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release that...

How to Prepare for and Perform a Throwing Program

Whether you're a baseball player or someone who enjoys throwing a ball around in their free time, it's important to prepare for and perform a throwing program correctly to avoid injury and improve performance. As physical therapy experts, we've seen many patients who have suffered from throwing-related injuries due to improper training and technique. In this blog post, we'll cover the basics of preparing for and performing a throwing program, as well as provide some tips and t...

Enhancing Your Recovery Beyond Nutrition

  Recovery is an integral part of the healing process. Whether you're recovering from an injury or surgery, it's important to focus on enhancing your recovery beyond just nutrition. While proper nutrition is essential for a speedy recovery, there are other ways that you can maximize your rehabilitation process. In this blog post, we'll explore some ways to support your body's healing process, helping you get back to your pre-injury state.   ...

How to Improve Overhead Shoulder Mobility

  Overhead shoulder mobility is essential for a lot of physical activities, including sports and weightlifting. It is also important for your daily activities, such as reaching high shelves or putting a shirt on. If you are finding it challenging to perform overhead movements, don't worry. There are ways to improve your shoulder mobility and range of motion. In this post, we will discuss some effective ways to enhance your overhead shoulder mobility.   ...

The Power of Strength Training for Rehabilitation

  Whether you're an athlete recovering from injury or a person seeking pain relief, strength training can help rehabilitate your body. Many physical therapists recommend strength training as an effective approach for achieving optimal health and wellness. Fortunately for residents of Oviedo, FL, there's a trusted physical therapy center that specializes in strength training and rehabilitation. B Physical Therapy provides personalized therapy services for patients of all...

The Importance of Corrective Exercises

  Are you suffering from joint or muscle pain? Or are you finding it challenging to perform everyday tasks? With the fast-paced life that people lead nowadays, it’s not surprising to experience such discomforts. However, it should not be ignored, as it may lead to more complex problems if neglected. One solution to this is to undergo corrective exercises with the assistance of a professional physical therapist. Corrective exercises are a form of workouts that aim to impro...

Ways to Enhance Your Lower Body Force Production

  Lower body strength is crucial for a lot of physical activities, from running, jumping, and even just walking. Many sports, such as football, soccer, and basketball, require lower body force production, which is the ability of your muscles to generate the necessary energy to achieve various movements. However, some people find it challenging to improve their lower body strength, especially those who have had knee or hip injuries in the past. But don't worry, in this blog ...

Tweaks to Make Shoulder Exercises More Effective

  Do you constantly feel pain and discomfort in your shoulders? Have you been performing the same shoulder exercises but aren't seeing any noticeable improvements? If you're struggling to make progress, you may need to make a few tweaks to your exercise routine. In this blog post, we'll be exploring a few tips and tricks that can help make your shoulder exercises more effective. Whether you're looking to strengthen your shoulders or want to avoid injury, these a...

Simple and Easy Hip Mobility Drill for Low Back Pain

  Do you suffer from low back pain? Are you tired of constantly feeling discomfort in your lower back region? Well, you’re not alone. Low back pain is a common ailment that many individuals experience at some point in their lives. Fortunately, the root cause of low back pain is often due to limited hip mobility, which is easily treatable. Today, we will go over a simple and easy hip mobility drill for low back pain that you can implement right away.   ...

Tips to Enhance Glute and Reduce TFL Activity

  Having a well-toned body is a goal that most of us aspire to achieve. We all know that proper exercise and diet are critical elements towards achieving a healthy body, but it's often hard to know where to start. In this blog, we will focus on some tips to enhance your glutes and reduce TFL activity. These tips will help you target specific areas of your body to strengthen, tone, and improve mobility, so you can build a healthier body from the ground up.  ...