Once you feel like you can do pelvic tilts comfortably and consistently, then try to add bridges. With this exercise, you will want to keep your abdominals tight in the pelvic tilt, then squeeze your gluteals (butt) muscles together. Tighten and try to lift up off of the ground. The gluts help with the extensors ... Read More
I often say “tighten your core!” when we are doing exercises. This may be hard to do. If you have core muscles innervated, here is a simple exercise to start initiating those muscles to turn on. We often need to practice these small movements and get that strength built so that our brains will learn ... Read More
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Often, an injury to the neurological system can cause impairment of the bladder function. There are a number of issues that can arise, from a lack of coordination of sphincters or a lack of sensation of a full bladder. Whatever causes the impairment, the risk for urinary tract infections (UTI) increases. This is an infection ... Read More
I’m sure you’ve heard about the importance of incorporating exercise into your life, but do you do it? Keep reading to see how intensity is the key factor. A physical disability can limit your “daily activity” simply because you are not moving as much as an able-bodied person can. This increases your risk for heart ... Read More
We just discussed how chronic stress can lead to physical pain. Even though we know all the benefits of exercise, it can be difficult to convince ourselves to exercise when we are in pain. However, not exercising can actually contribute to increased pain and prolonged symptoms. Let’s first look at ... Read More
I have been asked about how to get a good workout after an injury that weakens your extremities. For example, often times, a stroke will cause weakness of one side more than the other. Sometimes that arm may not move much at all, maybe just a shoulder shrug. I recommend that you try to do ... Read More
