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Posted on 1 October, 2018 by chape — 13 Comments

wheelchair exercises

Wheelchair Exercises – Best Way to Support Your Independence on Wheelchair

Have you or any of your friends or family been caught with any disability or limited mobility and they are
getting feelings of loneliness, depression, lack of independence and are not able to engage in normal
day-to-day activities? Then leave your frustration as we’ve got the best wheelchair exercises for you!

Here BestRatedDocs.com presents a quick visual guide to some of the best exercises for individuals and
seniors in wheelchairs.

These wheelchair exercises can serve you not just an active lifestyle, but also with numerous health
benefits. You can check out aerobic wheelchair exercises meant for daily basis, muscle-strengthening
exercises, wheelchair exercises for elderlies, and more. While performing these exercises, you don’t
need any assistance and these exercises will support your independence of wheelchair.

You might be on a wheelchair because of an injury, weight problem, disability, or illness, but these
exercises can be the best way to boost your mood, alleviate stress, and strengthen the body muscles.
If you have any concerns then you may consult a doctor before beginning your exercising program. Also,
people with other health issues must consult with their healthcare professional before engaging in a
cardiovascular or resistance exercise program.

Check out the wheelchair exercises for yourself below. Don’t let your wheelchair limit your lifestyle,
happy exercising!

Infographic courtesy of BestRatedDocs.com

Dr. David Taylor

Dr. David Taylor is a medical professional and an avid blogger. He holds an M.D. from Drexel University; a Ph.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine.

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Posted on 21 June, 201825 February, 2019 by chape — 28 Comments

The common causes of muscle pain and how to avoid them in your exercise regimee

A couple of weeks ago, the guys at Bodytonic clinic contacted me because they wanted to expand their health and fitness related blog content.

Specialist Osteopathy, Pilates, Massage, Health, Beauty and Fitness clinics based in the heart of London, Canada Water SE16, Wapping E1W & Stratford E15 (E20, Zone 2).

They are very nice guys and great professionals, if you have the opportunity because you live near or you travel to London, I recommend that you pay them a visit and enjoy their facilities and services.

For this occasion, they’ve put together an infographic about the common causes of muscle aches and pains in your fitness regime, specifically those which come about as a result of a poorly planned fitness regime.

Obviously, this wouldn´t happen if you´d hire a personal trainer to plan your fitness journey and help you all the way.

Posted on 20 February, 201825 February, 2019 by chape — 6 Comments

Healing a rotator cuff injury – Paul´s testimonial

A few months ago Paul contacted me, worried about his rotator injury. Not everyone hires me to lose weight. Today we can say that he is fully recovered. He is not a blogger, but I have asked him to describe his experience to share it with you. Here it is.

“To share my experience is not a compromise, it is a pleasure.

I started young playing sports. Being an athlete is a lifestyle and a philosophy. It´s taking your day as a challenge, seeking to overcome. My dictionary doesn´t contain the word “surrender”.

After a nasty blow dragged by a wave, I felt some discomfort in my shoulder. At first, I thought it would be temporary. But I was wrong. Months of rest, ice, pills… nothing worked.

After reading Google´s answer, two years without physical exercise, I decided to contact Chape.

To sow hope in the heart of a demoralized is not so easy, so…

I will never forget the first thing Chape told me: You have not an injury, you only have a weak point and you need to strengthen it.

That phrase sums up his philosophy: He does not accept defeat. He knows he is able to accomplish anything with determination and effort.

I followed his routines. First and most difficult, trust him and myself. Once done, I got up from the couch and went to the gym. Tailored exercises allowed me to have fun with the advantage that I was recovering my injury.

After three months, I started to get better. 7 months later my shoulder was stronger than ever. When I’m hanging in a harness, I do not remember which is the injured shoulder. I will never forget the lesson: with effort and faith in ourselves no injury will last forever”.

I want to thank Paul publicly for these nice words about me and tell everyone that, if you need help to recover from an injury, here I am!

Posted on 30 May, 20172 April, 2018 by chape — 20 Comments

Foam Roller: Neck Relief

At the base of the skull is a small group of muscles that serve to control and stabilize the head. These muscles can become overworked and chronically shortened. As these muscles adapt to the shortened position they can begin to impede blood flow to the brain and can be associated with tension headaches and chronic neck pain. Releasing these muscles can provide relief from chronic pain and headaches.

Main instructions on how to foam rolling, here.

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Posted on 25 May, 20172 April, 2018 by chape — 14 Comments

Foam Roller: Upper Back Relief

A lot of people suffer from tightness in their upper back and shoulders. Sometimes it feels like knots between your shoulder blades, while other times the pain might feel like it’s spreading from your upper back into your neck. The main cause of upper back and neck pain is a sedentary lifestyle, and extended use of computers, phones, and tablets. Upper back pain also easily leads to neck pain.

The key to foam rolling your upper body is actually to not roll much at all. Instead, use the roller to isolate smaller areas and allow them to release slowly from the pressure of your body’s weight on the roller.

If you need a reminder, read the general instructions on how to foam rolling, here.