The COVID-19 pandemic and the events of 2020 have impacted all of us. Through this hardship, we have learned the importance of working together and being proactive in taking control of our own health and well-being. Working together and supporting one another makes taking the necessary steps to age well easier and more fulfilling. Being proactive is a key component to aging well.
The purpose of The Physical Therapy Advisor is to help people like you to take control of your health and to save money by learning how to safely self-treat and manage common musculoskeletal, neurological, and mobility related conditions safely and effectively.
A recap of my top 3 posts that resonated with you the most in 2020 include:
The Clamshell: A “go to” Exercise for Treating Foot, Hip, and Knee Pain – The clamshell exercise is a commonly prescribed exercise designed to target the hip abductors and hip external rotators. However, this exercise is often performed incorrectly or ineffectively. In this video post, I demonstrate my preferred method of performing the clamshell exercise in order to insure optimal effectiveness.
3 Easy Exercises to eliminate Wrist and Elbow Pain – In this video post, I describe three easy exercises to help you quickly eliminate pain in your hand, wrist, and elbow. I demonstrate two simple stretches with an easy variation to improve their efficacy and teach you how to easily improve your hand and wrist strength using a simple rubber band.
How to Improve your Recovery from Injury, Illness or Surgery – In this guest post for Smart Strategies For Successful Living, I share two basic reasons why nutrients are not getting to the injured area. There is either a nutrient delivery problem (which includes proper intake) or there is a nutrient absorption problem. This may be affecting your ability to physically recover from injury, illness or surgery.
As 2020 comes to a close, more and more people are realizing the value of taking control of their health care and personal well-being. In today’s health care environment, we all need to learn how to treat common aches and pains proactively instead of reactively. We must truly focus on health and wellness care for ourselves, loved ones, and friends. Together we all can age well.
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