<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>rehab Archives - Houston Walk In Chiropractic</title> <atom:link href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/tag/rehab/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/tag/rehab/</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2014 13:57:00 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2</generator> <image> <url>https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Wellness-logo-100x100.png</url> <title>rehab Archives - Houston Walk In Chiropractic</title> <link>https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/tag/rehab/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Exercise Ball</title> <link>https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/2014/02/24/buying-the-right-exercise-ball/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=buying-the-right-exercise-ball</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Reza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2014 13:57:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[General Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[ball size]]></category> <category><![CDATA[exercise ball]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category> <category><![CDATA[products]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rehab]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://mywalkinchiropractic.com/buying-the-right-exercise-ball/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/exercise-ball-users-200-300.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" /></div> <p>Exercise balls can be used to treat back pain and are effective in preventing, reducing and rehabilitating lower back pain in particular. Exercise balls are a wonderful addition to the fitness arsenal, but to get the most out of using one you must choose the right size ball for you. An excellent way to ensure […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/2014/02/24/buying-the-right-exercise-ball/">Exercise Ball</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com">Houston Walk In Chiropractic</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/exercise-ball-users-200-300.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></div><p>Exercise balls can be used to treat back pain and are effective in preventing, reducing and rehabilitating lower back pain in particular. Exercise balls are a wonderful addition to the fitness arsenal, but to get the most out of using one you must choose the right size ball for you. An excellent way to ensure you get the right ball is to schedule a personal consultation with a fitness and rehab professional. However, since that is not always possible, the following are some general guidelines these professionals have developed to help you choose a ball.</p> <p>There are typically five different diameters of exercise balls to choose from, in centimeters: 45, 55, 65, 75 and 85 cm. They are each designed to fit a certain body type. Your height is not the only determining factor in terms of ball size; your weight and body composition are also considerations.</p> <p>Be sure the various balls are inflated and available for you to test before purchase. Sit upright on the ball, ensure that your feet are flat on the floor and that your weight is evenly distributed. Your knees should be level with your pelvis, or just slightly lower. This position is key because you want an angle of 90 or greater at the knees and hips, to avoid stressing either of these pivot points. Your ears, shoulders and pelvis should form a vertical line, without your body leaning in any direction to maintain stability. You can check this alignment by gently bouncing up and down.</p> <p>In general, people 5′ and shorter do best with the 45 cm balls, and people 6’8″ and taller do best with the 85 cm balls. If you are heavier than average, you will compress the ball further when sitting on it. Therefore you should consider buying the next ball size up in order to ensure you have the 90-degree angle or greater for your knees and hips.</p> <p>Also remember that you can adjust the ball somewhat yourself. For example, if the angle of your hips and knees is much greater than 90 degrees, you can deflate the ball a little. This can be useful if you are out of shape and/or new to using an exercise ball, as the flatter ball will be more stable and easier to use. However if you are in better shape or are more experienced with exercise balls, a flatter ball will be less effective at training your back muscles to improve their balancing and stabilizing abilities. If you initially buy a ball and deflate it, you can always add more air later to increase the difficulty level and train your muscles further.<br /> <!--wsa:End-of-Blog-Post--></p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/2014/02/24/buying-the-right-exercise-ball/">Exercise Ball</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com">Houston Walk In Chiropractic</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Chiropractic for Triathlon Performance</title> <link>https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/2011/11/29/chiropractic-for-triathletes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chiropractic-for-triathletes</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dr. Reza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:43:00 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category> <category><![CDATA[active release technique]]></category> <category><![CDATA[athletic performance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prevention]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rehab]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sports]]></category> <category><![CDATA[triathletes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[triathlon]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://mywalkinchiropractic.com/chiropractic-for-triathletes/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/triathlon-200-300.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /></div> <p>A triathlon is an athletic event incorporating back-to-back running, cycling and swimming. Triathlons exert great strain on the body, which may challenge athletes on both physical and mental levels. The extreme training a triathlete must endure can put the body under great cumulative stress, and it’s not uncommon for the athletes to suffer from a […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/2011/11/29/chiropractic-for-triathletes/">Chiropractic for Triathlon Performance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com">Houston Walk In Chiropractic</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="margin-bottom:20px;"><img width="300" height="200" src="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/triathlon-200-300.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></div><p>A triathlon is an athletic event incorporating back-to-back running, cycling and swimming. Triathlons exert great strain on the body, which may challenge athletes on both physical and mental levels. The extreme training a triathlete must endure can put the body under great cumulative stress, and it’s not uncommon for the athletes to suffer from a broad range of injuries and overuse stresses.</p> <p>There are numerous worldwide triathlon events, such as Ironman, Half-Ironman, Olympic and Spring. The majority of these events advocate the use of chiropractic care to aid not only in treating injuries, but also to improve performance. Chiropractic care offers the possibility of enhanced finishing times and a greater likelihood of triathletes finishing events. </p> <p>Chiropractic treatment is a practice that focuses on the neuromuscular skeletal system and its use optimizes biomechanics. For these reasons, chiropractic care is ideal for athletes looking to treat or prevent injuries.</p> <p>One type of chiropractic treatment used by many triathletes is the “Active Release Technique,” which is a form of soft tissue treatment based on an advanced movement massage system. It is very effective in locating and treating the cause of soft tissue conditions. Active Release Techniques are used in most of the large name triathlons. </p> <p>Many triathletes suffer from injuries attributed to repetitive strain and stress, since excessive training can result in muscle restrictions due to adhesion formation. Before treatment takes place, a biomechanical analysis of the athlete is conducted to determine the exact location of restrictions in the body along the kinetic chain. Active Release Techniques focus on specific tissues that have become restricted physically, and are then manipulated back into their original texture, tension and position. Once the soft tissues are repositioned, specific exercises are then carried out in order to aid the recovery of damaged tissues. </p> <p>Unlike most treatments, treating the injured triathlete with chiropractic care does not require extended rest periods before improvements are seen. It is very common that injured athletes who receive the Active Release Technique show signs of improvement in just a few sessions. For those who are looking to invest only in preventive treatment, improvement in performance is also achieved in the span of a few sessions. </p> <p>A possible reason that chiropractic care prior to an event can result in performance enhancement may be that spinal adjustments improve the body’s maximal oxygen consumption ability. Since prevention is easier than treatment of an injury, many professional athletes invest in preventive and performance enhancing chiropractic treatment. </p> <p> <br /> <!--wsa:End-of-Blog-Post--><br /> </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com/2011/11/29/chiropractic-for-triathletes/">Chiropractic for Triathlon Performance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.mywalkinchiropractic.com">Houston Walk In Chiropractic</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>