How can fitness professionals encourage seniors to strength train?

With increasing age, your body’s ability to absorb calcium decreases, which unfortunately causes an increased risk for osteoporosis. Strength training can help counter bone degradation! Come see us at San Diego Sports Physical Therapy for your strength and rehabilitation needs! 619-756-7500 Frame strength training as solving a problem. Identify why the senior needs more strength. […]

WHY IS STRETCHING AFTER WORKING OUT IMPORTANT?

A: This is a great question because it addresses the importance not only of practicing stretching but also the best and safest technique for performing this valuable type of exercise. Why stretch? Stretching increases flexibility, a key component of physical fitness that is often neglected. A greater degree of flexibility is believed to help prevent […]

PHYSICAL THERAPY EXERCISES FOR THE UPPER ARM

Kenneth Hutto gives a few exercises to help with upper arm issues. We are constantly using and moving our arms, so that movement can take a toll on the muscles. Try these exercises, and then come visit us at San Diego Sports Physical Therapy for more exercises. Rotator cuff injuries account for over half of […]