This week’s exercise highlight demonstrates Chair Squats.
Chair squats are a great way to address Glut, Quad and core strength. It also improves safety with transfers if a patient is unsteady or weak with getting in/out of a chair.
You should use a sturdy chair that will not easily slide on the floor. Begin standing with the back of your knees lightly touching the chair. Pull in your lower abdominals and slightly tuck your pelvis under. Make sure your buttocks shift backwards so that your weight is more in your heels, not your toes. Slowly lower down into a partial squat like you would to sit in the chair but not all the way down. Squeeze your Buttock muscles as you return to stand. Perform this exercise slowly and in a controlled manner. Be sure that your knees don’t shift forward over your toes. Do not allow your lower back to arch too much. You can bring your arms out in front of you for balance if needed.
Perform ~10 repetitions to start.
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This week’s exercise highlight demonstrates how to perform Bridging.
Bridging is a comprehensive exercise that targets the gluteal & hamstring muscles. It also strengthens the abdominals & core muscles. These are important for supporting & stabilizing our trunk, pelvis and legs with movement.
Begin lying on your back with your knees bent & your feet hip width apart. Pull in your lower abdominal muscles & squeeze your buttock muscles. Lift your hips up off of the floor. Initially hold for ~5 seconds and then slowly lower down. Perform ~10 repetitions. Do not let your lower back arch.
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Exercise highlight of the week!
This video show’s how to perform the
‘Bird Dog’ exercise.
Begin on all fours on a cushioned surface with your arms directly under you shoulders and knees directly under your hips. Pull in your lower Abdominals. Then raise one leg in line with your body parallel to the floor & then raise the opposite arm. Hold for ~5 seconds. Make sure to look between your hands to keep your Neck flat & do not let your low back arch. Maintain your hips level.
This exercise can address core, hip, neck and shoulder blade weaknesses that contribute to many spine problems!
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Exercise highlight of the week! This video show’s how to do foam rolling to your Hamstring muscles.
If you’ve been exercising more or even if you are sitting all day for work, your Hamstrings can become tight and decrease your mobility. This exercise can help to loosen the Hamstrings(back of the thigh muscles). Hamstring tightness can contribute to many knee, hip and back problems!
Exercise Tips: Do not roll over any Bony areas. Roll for ~1-2 minutes on each side.
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INJURY HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK:
SACROILIAC (SIJ) JOINT DYSFUNCTION
Contact us today to learn how we can help if you are having symptoms similar to these! #mptw
Enjoyed joining in today for the APTAMA virtual 5k in support of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. #PTDOS #APTAMAmovestogether #mptw
INJURY HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK! #MPTW
MPTW will soon be offering Trigger Point Dry Needling as part of our comprehensive treatments! Bridget is certified in 'Dry Needling for Craniofacial, Cervicothoracic & Upper Extremity Conditions' by the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Contact us today to learn how this evidence based treatment could help you!
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Having Shoulder pain? Is the pain affecting your daily life or your workouts? Is it waking you up? Contact us today to schedule an evaluation to learn how Physical Therapy can help! #mptw
Day 1 of MPTW’s 12 days of Fitness! Give yourself the gift of health & strength this holiday season! This exercise is called ‘Fire Hydrants’. It strengthens the core and Hip abductor muscles. #mptw #12DaysOfFitness
GIVE THE GIFT OF NATURAL PAIN RELIEF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
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Happy Thanksgiving from our MPTW family to yours! 🦃🍁 
Are you having pain on the outside of your knee? Or your outer thigh & hip? Does it bother you with walking or running, going up stairs or an incline? You could possibly have a problem with your IT Band! Contact us today to schedule an evaluation to learn how we can help! #MPTW
We are excited to announce our newest staff member, Dr. Janea Piecuch, PT, DPT! She is now accepting new patients at MPTW! #mptw
Happy birthday to our Dr. Bridget! #mptw
We love seeing these reviews from our patients, it means we are achieving what we set out to do each day! #mptw #5stars
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, accounting for nearly one in every five deaths.
Although no symptoms for heart disease may be present, some common signs include dull or sharp chest pain or discomfort, back or neck pain, fatigue and/or vomiting.
Key risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure and cholesterol, smoking and other medical conditions and lifestyle choices - including an unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and diabetes.
If pain is preventing you from an active lifestyle or you need help in identifying ways to develop healthy habits, contact us today to schedule an appointment!
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Your pelvic floor is responsible for so many important functions. If any of these are problematic we can help!
* Support - pelvic floor provides support of the pelvic organs including bladder, uterus, rectum.
* Stability - pelvic floor is part of your core and coordinates with your diaphragm, abdominals, and back muscles. Many people with back or hip pain have pelvic floor dysfunction.
* Sphincter control - pelvic floor muscles relax to allow voiding and contract to maintain continence.
* Sexual function - for relaxing with penetration and strength is needed for orgasm.
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Happy Monday! Here comes the snow! Proper body mechanics are very important with shoveling to prevent injuries. Here are some tips to keep you safe with shoveling the snow today! Be safe & stay warm! #MPTW #safeshovelingtips #mansfieldma #newenglandweather #SnowStorm #isitspringyet #orthopedicPT #sportsPT #bestphysicaltherapyclinic #experiencematters
Someone is patiently waiting for his treatment this morning! 😂 Taking a break from all his travel this past week to address his health and wellness. #mptw #hotpackplease #keepingyoumoving
It was an exciting week at MPTW - we have all been vaccinated! We are thrilled to be able protect not only ourselves, but also all of you who come to see us and have trusted us throughout this year. We will still be following all precautions and continuing to wear masks, wash our hands, and encourage social distancing. We know the road is still a long one, but this week is one of so much hope! #mptw #PTsvaccinatingtogether
