Cobra Physical Therapists call it the prone press up (PPU) and McKenzie trained therapist call it extension In Lying(EIL). Whatever the name, this exercise is very helpful for lots of people with back pain. Do not worry about pinning your hips down to the mat or treatment table. Just relax the hips and let them …
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Are you loading your ROM? It’s great you are gaining mobility and flexibility, but unless you load the newly gained ROM you will not be able to maintain it. Example: if you have worked your hamstrings with some foam rolling and then some dynamic stretching, you should follow it with some type of deadlift exercise. …
Many of our patients come in and report that they have tightness in their hip flexor(s). A perception of tightness in your groin area can be caused my many different issues. So when do you know when you need to stretch that hip and when do you need something else?A comprehensive movement exam of your …
