Week 87: Hop & Stick - Forwards and Backwards
- Keep It Moving PT & Wellness
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It's April! Which means the weather is breaking and y'all are going to be lacing up your running and walking sneaks! This month's theme is straight up Running.
Exercise: Hop & Stick - Forwards and Backwards
Purpose: To maintain a good balance of ankle, knee and hip stability and elasticity when hopping on one one leg forwards and backwards
Who It's For: Weekend warriors, marathon runners, adults with kids that now walk
Why We Love It: Because running is a string of hundreds to thousands of single leg hops and you have to be stable and have good control with this motion
Procedure:
Weight shift onto one leg, lifting your opposite foot off the ground, and bring your opposite hand up towards your face
Hop on the stance leg and move forwards as far as you can while sticking the landing with good control. Do not let your knee cave in or foot roll out
Hop backwards on the same leg and stick the landing with good control
Repeat 10 times on each leg
*Disclaimer: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone, and participation in novel activities may increase the risk of adverse effects such as pain, soreness, or injury. Please consult with your Physician or a local Physical Therapist prior to attempting any exercise you feel uncomfortable performing. If adverse reactions occur, discontinue performance of the exercise and consult your physician or trusted clinician for evaluation.
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