PREVENTIVE HIP STRENGTHENING EXERCISES FOR INJURY PREVENTION AND LONG-TERM MOVEMENT HEALTH
Healthy hip strength is essential for nearly every daily movement—from walking and climbing stairs to exercising and maintaining balance as we age. When the muscles around the hips become weak or underactive, it can contribute to knee pain, low back discomfort, and reduced mobility. At Emery Physical Therapy, we frequently help patients identify and correct hip weakness patterns through safe, progressive strengthening strategies tailored to their lifestyle and goals.
Whether you are recov...
Posted on 2026-06-04
FLIP FLOPS AND FOOT PAIN: UNDERSTANDING PLANTAR FASCIITIS AND PREVENTING SUMMER FOOT INJURIES
Summer Footwear and Hidden Strain on the Foot
Warm weather often brings a shift toward lighter, more open footwear. While sandals and flip flops are convenient, they typically provide minimal structural support for the foot and ankle. Over time, this change in support can alter how forces are distributed through the lower extremity during walking and standing. At Emery Physical Therapy, with locations serving Mount Prospect physical therapy, Des Plaines physical therapy, Oakbrook Terrace physic...
Posted on 2026-06-04
STRESS, MOVEMENT, AND RECOVERY: PRACTICAL SELF-CARE STRATEGIES FROM A PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Modern life places constant demands on our bodies and minds. Between work responsibilities, family obligations, long commutes, and busy schedules, many people find themselves feeling physically drained and mentally overwhelmed. While stress is a normal part of life, consistently high stress levels can affect sleep quality, energy, concentration, physical performance, and even pain levels.
At Emery Physical Therapy, we often work with patients throughout Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, Oakbrook T...
Posted on 2026-06-04
PREVENT STIFFNESS AND INJURY: THE BEST STRETCHES AFTER A LONG DAY OF SITTING
Whether you're a student spending hours in class, an office professional working at a desk, or someone who spends much of the day seated, prolonged sitting can leave your body feeling stiff, tight, and uncomfortable. While sitting itself is not inherently harmful, remaining in the same position for extended periods can contribute to muscle tightness, reduced joint mobility, and postural strain. Over time, these issues may increase the risk of neck pain, back pain, hip discomfort, and movement ...
Posted on 2026-06-04
CREATIVE STRATEGIES TO STAY MOTIVATED WITH EXERCISE AND BUILD HEALTHY MOVEMENT HABITS
Staying active is one of the most important investments you can make in your long-term health, but maintaining motivation can be challenging. Many people begin an exercise program with enthusiasm, only to find that work schedules, family responsibilities, fatigue, or minor aches and pains gradually interfere with consistency. At Emery Physical Therapy, we frequently work with patients throughout Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, Oakbrook Terrace, and surrounding Illinois communities who want to imp...
Posted on 2026-06-04
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