Red Rock Physical Therapy & Wellness
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A guide to wellness
Health WellnessUnderstanding Strength and Endurance Strength refers to the ability of a muscle or group of muscles to exert force. Enhancing strength enables you to perform daily activities more efficiently and reduces the risk of injuries. Endurance is the capacity of muscles to sustain repeated contractions over time without fatigue. Improving …
Health Posture WellnessPhysical therapy is a dynamic, goal-driven discipline that profoundly benefits individuals at any stage of life. Whether recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or striving for peak physical performance, physical therapy services empower you to regain mobility, alleviate pain, and improve your overall quality of life. By leveraging …
Health Physical Therapists WellnessMcHenry Myofascial Release to Treat Muscle Pain in Athletes Athletes are constantly exploring innovative techniques to optimize training, prevent injuries, and speed recovery. Among the arsenal of recovery modalities, myofascial release has emerged as a cornerstone practice embraced by athletes across many sports. What is McHenry myofascial release (MFR) and …
Health Sleep WellnessHealthy Sleeping Habits Strengthen Your Immune System According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults in the U.S. doesn’t get enough sleep. Our bodies need sleep in order to properly heal and repair tissues as well as strengthen our immune system. Adults should get seven …
Health WellnessNew Year, New Goal! Often at the beginning of the year, people make a resolution to start working out or to lose weight. This is a great goal; however, people often lose interest, have lack of time, or get busy with other tasks. Here are some tips to keep you …
Health Physical Therapists WellnessMcHenry Physical Therapy Clinic If you are having issues with your ability to move, limitations or injuries that are keeping you from playing sports or working out, need modifications to your exercise routine to meet your individual situation, or have pain that is keeping you from the life you love, …
Posture WellnessHealthy posture is important to prevent muscle soreness and common neck, shoulder and back problems. Healthy posture also improves breathing, increases energy throughout the day, improves concentration and balance and boosts confidence. As we all adapt to this ever changing environment, we wanted to offer some tips for those people who are new to working at home. We will discuss some general considerations to help make being in front of a computer more comfortable.
Health Physical Therapists WellnessTemporarily Closing Our Doors We have made the difficult but necessary decision to halt in-person treatment sessions at Red Rock Physical Therapy and Wellness at close of business Thursday March 19th. We will tentatively reopen for in-person treatments on Tuesday, March 31st if it is deemed safe to resume hands-on …
Health WellnessMcHenry Physical Therapy COVID-19 Update If you’ve been watching the news, you’re probably already aware that confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States and in Illinois itself, are growing. As a precautionary measure, we’d like to offer some recommendations and information about coronavirus as it relates to your …
WellnessWe often prescribe the use of a 4 inch soft ball for Self Myofascial Release treatment. You can use the ball in areas of soft tissue/muscle that are “hot, hard or tender.”
