Great for self mobilization of muscles and improving range of motion of the spine, you get these at Amazon.com. We usually recommend the 36″x6″ white foam roll for general use, but often the shorter 18″x6″ might be adequate if you are using it for your lower extremities. Foam Roller at Amazon.com If you are in […]
When it comes to getting weights for home exercises for physical therapy we recommend starting with a pair of 5lb ankle weights (10lbs total) which are adjustable in 1/2 pound increments. Because many injuries involve small muscle groups this amount of resistance is usually adequate in the beginning. One can also avoid gripping which can […]
I have tried several over-the-counter insoles and the one I prefer is made by Superfeet. What I like about Superfeet is that they are lightweight, thin, durable, and have a decent heel cup. This last feature is important because the two most common reasons for overpronation are collapsing of the arch and turning out of […]
If you are contemplating joining a gym in the new year, a good option might be to pick up a Fitness Passbook or Yoga Passbook to try some places out. The Fitness Passbook offers 700 passes to over 175 NYC clubs (gyms, dance studios, Tai Chi, kickboxing, etc) and The Yoga Passbook offers 325 passes […]
Bookholder is a highly adjustable bookstand that my brother turned me onto quite a while ago. The feature that impressed me most was that he could lie completely flat in bed while reading a book as it hovered above his head. For those with aching necks, this can be a godsend. People often have neck […]
I always loved the old G4 iMac adjustable monitor and thought Apple should have built upon it in their future designs. So many neck injuries are related to prolonged computer use and I thought the iMac might start a trend in better computer ergonomics. Unfortunately, they dropped the ilamp idea and pursued a cleaner, sleeker […]