Through the years, there seem to be some questions that come up frequently during physical therapy treatment sessions. We thought it would be good to answer some of those questions in this blog section. Any specific questions can be emailed directly to BreakawayPT@gmail.com
Q:What’s the deal with electrical stimulation? What does it do?
A: Electrical stimulation is a modality that we use on most patients to treat pain, inflammation, poor circulation and muscle loss. It feels like a tingly massage that helps patients by increasing blood flow and reducing tissue tension. It’s usually the best part of the treatment session.
While most patients are open to include stretching as a part of their PT program, they often do not know why.
When it comes to stretching, I feel that is often the most overlooked and underrated pieces of exercising. Most people roll their shoulders a few times, twist from side to side and maybe even throw in a standing quadriceps stretch before getting their workout going. What most fail to realize, is that stretching before AND after exercise, is essential to any complete workout regimen.
The main benefits of stretching are increased flexibility and range of motion, increased circulation, better posture, stress relief and reduced risk of injury. Simply, stretching will improve performance and reduce recovery time.
It’s important to take your time to warm up, hold the stretch for 30 seconds, and do not bounce. Breathe and let the muscle relax
“Ok Susie listen”, you have to stretch every day!! 🙂
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