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
SELF-CARE STRATEGIES FOR GYMNASTS: INJURY PREVENTION, RECOVERY, AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
Supporting Gymnast Health Through Smarter Recovery and Training Balance
Gymnastics demands a rare combination of strength, flexibility, coordination, and endurance, often developed through year-round training schedules. Because of this constant physical load, athletes are at a higher risk for overuse injuries, fatigue-related setbacks, and performance plateaus if recovery strategies are not prioritized. At Emery Physical Therapy, we regularly work with young athletes across Illinois communities...
Posted on 2026-06-03
COMPETITION SEASON RECOVERY AND INJURY PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR GYMNASTS
Competitive gymnastics demands exceptional strength, flexibility, and repetition throughout a nearly year-round training schedule. As athletes progress through intense practice cycles and competition seasons, especially in winter and spring, the physical toll on the body can accumulate quickly. At Emery Physical Therapy, we often see how proactive recovery strategies and movement education can make a meaningful difference in performance, injury risk, and long-term athletic development.
For gymn...
Posted on 2026-06-03
HOW COMPETITIVE SWIMMERS CAN PREVENT SHOULDER INJURIES AND STAY PERFORMANCE-READY
Competitive swimming is often viewed as a low-impact sport because the water reduces stress on the joints. However, swimmers place extraordinary demands on their shoulders, neck, back, and core through thousands of repetitive strokes each week. Whether you compete year-round or participate seasonally, maintaining healthy movement patterns and addressing small issues early can help reduce injury risk and support long-term performance.
At Emery Physical Therapy, we frequently work with swimmers f...
Posted on 2026-06-02
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