Do you find yourself plopping down in a chair? This can often happen due to weakness in the legs and core. This can be unsafe, especially if the chair has wheels or moves! This video will show you some tips on how to sit down and stand up safely from a chair to prevent that plopping!
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Core exercises are very important to have a healthy and stable back as well as the whole body. The core is not only the front, sides, and back of the trunk, but it is also the pelvic floor. When first starting core exercises, it is best to try modified ones first and then progress to harder movements as the core gets stronger.
PTs will often analyze your gait by watching you get up and walk across the room, but most of the time we are analyzing your gait as soon as you walk into the clinic. If you have been diagnosed with gait abnormalities, these stretches and exercises might help.
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