Drayer Physical Therapy Institute

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How well does your spine move? Spine mobility, the ability you have for your spinal vertebra to move, has a huge impact on our ability to twist, bend, and perform other functional movements throughout the day. It can also lead to frequent back pain. Just a few minutes a day to stop and get your spine moving can make a big difference for you. Below we have demonstrated three simple spinal mobility exercises that can easily be implemented into a daily routine: Cat/Cow... Child Pose/Cobra Seated Thoracic Extension Visit https://bit.ly/2LyHeBC to schedule an appointment with us or to see if these exercises are appropriate for you! #DrayerPT #spinemobility #physicaltherapy

Our patients experience the best functional improvement and outcomes when they consistently attend the number of sessions prescribed by their physician. In fact, research indicates that functional improvement increases from 90% to 98% when patients attend 3 therapy sessions per week. But what can be done when time constraints make it difficult to keep up with in-clinic treatment? ... TELEHEALTH! When patients can’t make their in-clinic sessions for the prescribed frequency, telehealth offers a convenient alternative so that they can continue to achieve a superior outcome. Telehealth services can be utilized for full-time therapy OR as part of a hybrid model with in-clinic visits.

Getting in better shape is always a great goal, but how do we know how hard to push ourselves to safely yet effectively see the benefits of our effort? While there are many ways we can measure exercise intensity, heart rate (HR) is one of the best, and often the easiest, for novice and experienced athletes alike. Learn how to calculate the yours here: https://bit.ly/39X0UZp #heartmonth

Join us as we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, recognizing the heritage, accomplishments, and culture of African Americans in the United States.