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How to Stretch on the Foam Roller

By PhysioFit Health
In Exercise

The foam roller is an easy way to give a great stretch to the upper back and the front of the shoulders. This post will show you some simple ways to stretch out on the foam roller. Watch the video or read more below: Lay down on the Foam Roller:...

Try Thread the Needle in Standing

By PhysioFit Health
In Exercise

Try the exercise ‘thread the needle’ in standing. No equipment is needed and it helps to maintain or improve the flexibility of the spine. Easy to do and no excuses. A previous post we’ve done talks you through how to do this in 4-point kneeling (in this post). Either option...

Thread the Needle for Spinal Rotation

By PhysioFit Health
In Exercise

Thread the needle for spinal rotation is great for working all the way down the length of the spine Watch the video or read more below: How to Thread the Needle for Spinal Rotation Start in a 4-point kneeling position (hips over your knees, shoulders over your hands). Feed your...

Maintaining Flexibility – Try a Deep Squat

By PhysioFit Health
In Exercise

Try a deep squat daily to maintain your flexibility. A deep squat is great as it will target a number of different areas. Watch the video or read more below: Important note: Please don’t do this is you’ve got known problems with your ankles, knees or hips. Stop if this...

Importance of Exercise after Episode of Pain

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In Exercise

This post explains the importance of exercise after episode of pain. It follows on from this post explaining why 6 weeks for recovery is a good milestone. Watch the video or read below for a refresh on 6 weeks for recovery and the importance of exercising after an episode of...

6 weeks for Recovery: Importance of Exercising

By PhysioFit Health
In Exercise

During our appointments, we discuss why 6 weeks for recovery is really important after an episode of pain. Watch the video or read below to find how to find out why. Why 6 weeks for Recovery? There are a few things that happen in the body that we can’t...

3 Simple Ways to Make Exercise a Habit

By PhysioFit Health
In Exercise

We’ve got suggestions of 3 simple ways that you can try and make exercise a habit. If you’re needing to do some exercises, but keep forgetting to do them or find that you’re not consistent, then watch the video or read below to find how to make them a habit....

The Importance of Range of Movement in the Body

By PhysioFit Health
In Flexibility

Discussions on the importance of the range of movement in the body are very common during our appointments. Watch the video or read below to understand why. Reduced Range of Movement Affects Joints Differently In a previous post, we discussed flexibility and why it’s important. The significance of...

3 Hip Flexor Stretch Options for Desk Workers

By PhysioFit Health
In Flexibility, Stretches

Watch or read below for three hip flexor stretch options for desk workers. Hip flexors are the muscles at the front of the hip. If you’re sitting for a long time, it can shorten these muscles and cause them to get tight. The tightness could lead to different stresses and...

Hamstring Flexibility for Desk Workers – Stretches to Try

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In Flexibility, Hamstring, Stretches

As we’ve said in previous posts, if you’re sat for a long time, it can cause muscles to get tight in the legs. This post is talking you through hamstring flexibility for desk workers as tightness in the hamstring is generally an issue for most of the people we see....