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30 Best foot and ankle strengthening exercises: Foot and Ankle Exercises for Injury Recovery, Preventions, rehabilitations, and relieving stiff ankle pain. by Grimmy, Charline,author.;
In everyday activities, your ankle joints, as well as foot muscles, are subjected to wear and tear, which can put a strain over time. Ankles that are weak can cause you to lose your balance, posture as well as put you at risk of sprains, which can cause chronic instabilities and imbalance when standing or walking. Ankle strengthening exercises can benefit those who are suffering from pain, injury, or limited mobility. Strengthening your ankles with these workouts that we illustrate in this book will help you to reduce your chance of injury and increase your stability. Exercising your foot and ankle on a routine basis will strengthen the ankle and foot muscles. These workouts may also improve foot range of motion also allow people to stay active in their daily activities. Weak ankles can result to injuries of the muscles around your foot, ligaments, including joint bones and stiff ankles, particularly if the injury does not heal properly or if you damage the ankle several times it can lead to more damage. Some of the ankle injuries are sprains as well as dislocations and fractures etc. Integrating ankle workouts into your routine will help you avoid accidents. Strengthening your ankles as well as your foot will also aid in appropriate walking, posing, and avoid the fractions or disorders of your foot as well as ankle muscles.
Subjects: Exercise therapy.; Foot exercise.; Ankle exercise.; Exercise.;
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Stretching for a pain-free life : simple at-home exercises to solve the root cause of low back, neck, knee, shoulder and ankle tension for good / by Cybulski, John,author.(CARDINAL)885681; Riley, Bobby,author.(CARDINAL)885682;
Who is this book for? -- The 80/20 principle -- The eight key areas of the body -- Goalie groin: how strong, agile adductors are game changing -- The ankle angle: why bad ankles make for bad knees, hips and low backs -- Free the knee: why a working knee is the keystone to movement -- 3D hips: how internal rotation keeps our hips (and low back) young -- Booty-driven life: how a strong and flexible foundation relives low back pain -- Thoracic rotation: how trunk rotation restores athleticism -- Monkey shoulders: how to fix and bulletproof your shoulders -- Salamander spine: why a healthy spine means a healthy life -- Putting it all together: full body integration movement for lasting health.Your body is designed to move without pain. But a sedentary lifestyle can cause tightness, loss of motion and a lack of mobility. Here to reverse this trend so you can get back to operating in the agile, easy way you once did, are chiropractors John Cybulski and Bobby Riley. In this breakthrough book, they show you their most effective stretching routines, simple enough for anyone to do at home, that strengthen key areas of the body so you can move properly and live pain-free once more. No matter your age, athleticism or the nature of your injury, John and Bobby make it easy to understand how the body works, why it breaks down and what you can do to stop your pain from worsening. Each stretching regiment has detailed instructions and pictures, so you can follow along with ease and make sure you are moving with care. Best of all, these routines require no equipment--the most you'll use is your couch! Whether you have shooting pain in your foot when you walk, debilitating sciatica in your lower back, knees that ache when carrying groceries or you want to reverse modern conditions like tech neck and rounded shoulders, these stretches address a variety of critical issues so you can find relief no matter your condition. With these simple and effective movements, you'll eliminate your pain and build a healthier, more resilient body for long-term wellness.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Pain; Stretching exercises.;
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Fitness kit [kit] : Walking
1 storage box + 1 DVD Walking off the pounds + 1 DVD Walk blasters + 1 DVD 3 mile walk and firm + 1 resistance band + 1 bag of 5 loop resistance bands with workout guide + (2) 1 pound wrist/ankle weights + (2) 2 pounds wrist/ankle weights + 1 Cookbook Meals on the runWalk your way to a healthier you.
Subjects: Aerobic exercises.; Exercise.; Walking.; Physcial fitness.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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All about joints : a maintenance guide / by Siegel, Irwin M.,1927-2019.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Joints;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Arthritis : what exercises work / by Sobel, Dava.(CARDINAL)175638; Klein, Arthur C.(CARDINAL)175637; Dickinson, John,illustrator.(CARDINAL)777935; Bland, John H.(John Hardesty),1917-2007,writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)751943;
The life-enhancing value of exercise for arthritis. The miracle "drug" that you can give yourself ; Only you can write the right exercise prescription ; How to develop a tailor-made exercise routine -- Mental gymnastics. Preparation for exercise ; Relaxation exercises -- Aerobic fitness exercises for arthritis. Walking ; Swimming and water exercises ; Cycling ; Dancing and more ; Exercise by any other name -- Exercising away pain from head to toe. Neck and jaw exercises ; Shoulder exercises ; Elbow exercises ; Wrist exercises ; Hand and finger exercises ; Back exercises ; Hip exercises ; Knee exercises ; Exercises for the ankles and feet -- Exercising under special circumstances. When flare-ups interfere ; Before and after surgery ; While coping with other health problems.
Subjects: Arthritis;
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Simply tai chi / by Bryant, Graham.(CARDINAL)545124; James, Lorraine.(CARDINAL)545125;
Subjects: Tai chi.;
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Don't get out of bed yet : 10 easy exercises to relieve back, hip, and knee pain / by Cappy, Peggy,author.(CARDINAL)545298;
Exercise 1: rejuvenate stiff ankles for better balance and mobility -- Exercise 2: preliminary hip stretch -- Exercise 3: hips and lower back: both legs, moving together -- Exercise 4: a pose like a pretzel -- Exercise 5: improve your posture: posterior strenghteners -- Exercise 7: stretch those legs -- Exercise 8: side-lying exercises for back, spine, hips, and thighs -- Exercise 9: pain relief for neck and headache -- Ecercise 10: relief for lower back and sciatica pain -- The best rest: deep relaxation -- Adding a habit.Peggy Cappy has done it again, but this time with a whole new approach to easy stretches: You don't even have to get out of bed to do them. Do these painless exercises when you wake up, or when you are ready to go to bed. They are easy and effective for balancing the muscles in the pelvis and to relieve back, hip, and knee pain. Exercises are done on the back or side, and one position is on the belly and is so comfortable you may just drift off to sleep while relieving back and leg pain from sciatica. Peggy has been teaching yoga for more than 50 years to students of all ages, 3 years to 103. A group of senior citizens is the inspiration for this book, her public television program the 5-Minute Yoga Fix, as well as the popular series Yoga for the Rest of Us.
Subjects: Exercise for middle-aged persons.; Exercise for older people.; Hatha yoga.;
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Exercises for healthy joints / by Smith, William,1976-(CARDINAL)485224; Brielyn, Jo.(CARDINAL)598486;
"<B>Don't Let Joint Pain Dominate Your Life </b> As an increasing number of people are living longer, joint pain is becoming more common. However, exercise can play an integral role in promoting joint health by strengthening cartilage and ligaments. Even low-impact exercise can help to prevent joint pain. Exercise is a natural way to keep joint pain and arthritis in check at any age, and studies suggest that implementing exercise later in life can drastically reduce one's chance of developing joint-related pain. <b>Exercises for Healthy Joints</b> shows you how to avoid joint pain through physical activity. You'll also learn about the causes of different types of joint pain and, if exercise is not enough, which surgeries may be necessary for different joint-related issues. Loss of muscle mass, bone, and flexibility does not have to be part of your aging process, and <b>Exercises for Healthy Joints</b> will show you how to remain active and healthy longer. <b>Exercises for Healthy Joints</b> also includes: * Clear pictures of safe and effective exercises * Detailed instructions on how to perform each exercise * New research concerning long-term joint health and the benefits of exercise * Overview of joint anatomy and types of joint pain * A training log to track progress <b>Exercises for Healthy Joints</b> features easy-to-follow sequences designed for the home or the gym with minimal equipment. It is an essential health reference guide"--"Whether your joint pain is due to arthritis, a sports injury, surgery, or various other causes, treatment is possible. Not only is exercise essential for men and women recovering from joint problems, but it is also necessary for preventing future joint injuries. The latest book in the "Exercises for" series, Exercises for Healthy Joints features an easy to follow exercise plan for both joint movement and strength. It also shows an understanding of the causes of joint pain, its affects on your overall health and well being, and practical exercise applications for treatment. Exercises for Healthy Joints also features: * Up-to-date clinical treatments for joint problems * Daily exercise recommendations * A training log to track your progress The exercises are clearly photographed in easy-to-follow sequences and contain complete descriptions. Don't let joint problems slow you down; reduce pain and prevent injury--or reinjury--with the expert instructions from Exercises for Healthy Joints"--
Subjects: Joints; Exercise; Physical fitness.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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Exercise kit [kit].
Kit contains 2 turquoise foam yoga blocks, 9"x6"x3"; set of 5 resistance bands in black carrying case; 1 door anchor; 2 ankle straps; 2 cushioned handles; and a user manual and laminated contents sheet.Includes different color adjustable Whatafit resistance bands: Yellow (10 lbs), Blue (20 lbs), Green (30 lbs), Black (40 lbs), Red (50 lbs). They can be used alone or stacked in any combination to a maximum equivalent of 150 lbs. The Trideer yoga bricks lend a hand and act as a bridge for you to get into a difficult pose safely and effortlessly.
Subjects: Exercise.; Exercise; Physical fitness.; Stretching exercises.; Isometric exercise.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Strength band training / by Page, Phillip,1967-(CARDINAL)672806; Ellenbecker, Todd S.,1962-(CARDINAL)640622;
Includes bibliographical references (page 203).Strength training with elastic resistance -- Shoulders and arms -- Chest and upper back -- Abdominals and lower back -- Hips and thighs -- Lower legs and ankles -- Combination and circuit training -- Power, agility, and speed exercises -- Stretching exercises -- Functional training programs -- Training on the road.
Subjects: Isometric exercise.; Rubber bands.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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