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With the COVID-19 pandemic still likely to be looming over our heads for some period of time, many people are likely unable or unwilling to head to their regular fitness facilities for exercise. This can take a toll on both physical and mental well-being, as training is an essential part of staying in shape and reducing stress. Fortunately, at Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, we have some options that can help. We want to share some household items that can be used for exercise, so you can work on staying active without needing to leave your home.  

Stairs

Although it is less a household item and more a part of your house, stairs can be a great source of exercise when you’re staying at home. The act of climbing up a flight of stairs can get your heart pumping if done correctly. There are various ways to turn each flight of stairs into an exercise station, including the below:

• Repeatedly walk up and down the stairs for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Skip over one or two steps every time you climb a flight of stairs to engage your leg muscles.
• Perform ten pushups or sit-ups every time you have to walk up or down a flight of stairs.

Backpacks

Utilizing any backpacks you have at home is another excellent way to get some exercise each day. You can fill a backpack with all sorts of items that will make lifting it taxing, allowing you to get a workout in even when completing remedial tasks. You can also wear it while performing the below bodyweight exercises, giving you an extra challenge:

• Lunges.
• Pushups.
• Squats.

Additional Household Items

When it comes to creating an at-home exercise program, creativity is vital. By thinking outside of the box, you can turn many everyday items into the perfect workout gear. In addition to what was previously listed, you can also try out some of the below:

• Gallon water bottles to use as weights.
• Couch cushions to aid in balance exercises.
• Beach towels to act as impromptu yoga mats.
• Any length of chain to add extra weight to bodyweight exercises.  

Contact Us

At Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, our team is composed of experts that will bring physical activities right to your doorstep. If you’re interested in learning more ways of how to turn household items into workout gear, or need to schedule an appointment for at-home care, be sure to contact our team today!

Are you someone who struggles with daily bouts of stiff joints? If this sounds like you, it’s easy to assume the best thing you can do is rest your joints as often as possible. Although it may seem counterintuitive, too much rest will only further the issue at hand. At Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, our team can help with this problem. We’ll provide you with physical therapy sessions needed for you to improve mobility and restore your quality of life.

Causes Of Joint Stiffness

When it comes to joint stiffness, there are a variety of reasons that can be affecting you. Fortunately, here at Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, we are well versed in treating all of the most common causes. The following are a few examples of the conditions our team can help with treating:

• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Osteoarthritis.
• Lupus.
• Bursitis.
• Gout.

What Is Physical Therapy?

Those who face daily bouts with joint stiffness can find their condition improved from physical therapy sessions with our team. This type of treatment involves stretching and strengthening exercises to promote healing from within the affected area. A full assessment of your condition will be made before determining what exercises will work best for you. However, there are other aspects to physical therapy other than physical activities. Any of the below may also be included to help with your joint mobility:

• Massage therapy.
• Heat and cold therapy.
• Electronic muscle stimulation.   

The Benefits Of Physical Therapy

Depending on the condition you are currently dealing with, various symptoms can be causing your joint stiffness. Fortunately, one of the benefits of physical therapy is the wide range of injuries and symptoms it can treat. By coming in for treatment, you’ll reap the additional services that physical therapy brings, including:

• Reduced inflammation.
• Elimination of pain.
• Improved strength.
• Increased flexibility and range of motion.

Schedule An Appointment

At Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, we’ll bring the treatment you need right to your door. When you’re dealing with joint stiffness, don’t sit around and hope it will go away on its own. To schedule your much-needed appointment for physical therapy, please don’t hesitate to contact our team today.

Are you a patient enduring the conditions of rheumatoid arthritis? Here at Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, we understand how difficult this can be for patients. Fortunately, there are ways for your symptoms to be managed and alleviated. To learn more about how you can cope with rheumatoid arthritis, schedule an appointment with our team today. 

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that contributes to the development of inflammation and other issues in your joints. It can also affect your skin, eyes, lungs, heart, and blood vessels in extreme cases. Since it is an autoimmune disorder, symptoms flare up when your immune system mistakenly attacks your body’s tissues. The damage caused by these attacks can begin to destroy your joints’ lining, potentially leading to the below:

• Joints that are tender to the touch, swollen, or warm.
• Joints that are stiff in the morning or after a period of inactivity.
• Fatigue.
• Fever.
• Loss of appetite.

Potential Complications

Leaving any inflammation alone too long can cause severe damage to the body. When it comes to rheumatoid arthritis, if you don’t seek out medical intervention, you put yourself at risk for developing the below:

• Osteoporosis.
• Rheumatoid nodules.
• Abnormal body composition.
• Carpal tunnel.
• Infections.

How Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions Can Help? 

To help prevent rheumatoid arthritis from taking over your life, we highly recommend working with our team of experts. We can provide you with the intervention methods needed to help you cope with your condition, allowing you to take back any quality of life. Depending on the severity, any of the below can be used to relieve your symptoms:

• Steroid injections.
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• Physical therapy exercises.
• Joint braces.
• In extreme cases, surgery.

Contact Our Team

Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that can quickly rob one’s quality of life. However, you shouldn’t assume that there is nothing you can do for treatment. By working with us here at Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, you’ll find the outlook of your condition greatly improved. To learn more about how to cope with rheumatoid arthritis, or schedule an appointment for care, contact our team today! 

When you’re trying to remain healthy and active, one of the best ways to achieve this is by keeping your lower body strength to a maximum. If you’re not someone who regularly exercises, our team at Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions will be there to provide help. For more information on why keeping your lower body strength is so critical, and what muscles this area is made up of, please consider consulting with a staff member.   

Muscles Of The Lower Body 

The term lower body is extensive, and people may not be fully aware of all of the muscles that go into this area. By understanding the specific muscles that should be trained, you can increase the chances of staying healthy and avoiding injury. Below are some examples of the muscles that make up the lower body:

• Quadriceps
• Glutes
• Hamstrings
• Calves
• Hip flexors
• Abductor group

Essential Part Of Movement

One of the most crucial reasons to maintain a healthy lower body is because this area plays a role in almost every type of movement. How many times do you get up and walk around throughout the day? Do you get out of a chair under your power? All of these things involve the use of your lower body muscles. If you become weak in this area, you are more likely to suffer from injuries. Even if you don’t become injured, moving around with weak muscles can be extremely difficult and could slow you down. 

Improved Balance

As we continue to age, balance can become more and more of an issue. Falls are among the most common reasons people deal with injuries, so everything in your power should be done to prevent falls from happening. Increasing your lower body strength is an excellent method of achieving this goal. When your leg muscles are strong, you’ll find that it’s easier to stay upright.   

Schedule An Appointment

At Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, our team will travel right to your doorstep to provide the assistance that you need. If you’re looking to increase your lower body strength, we’d be happy to help. We’ll teach you how to perform a variety of exercises that will help you in this area, so don’t hesitate to contact us and schedule an appointment today!

Undergoing joint replacement surgery can undoubtedly be a tough decision. However, those who have chosen to do so likely had no other options to find their pain relief. That is why it is crucial to take the necessary steps to help your body fully recover following the operation. At Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, we can help our patients with this recovery process. To learn more about the rehabilitation process following a shoulder replacement surgery, please schedule an appointment with a member of our team. 

Following The Surgery

Patients who believe that their injury problem will be automatically solved once the last stitch has been placed are mistaken. You’ll need to play an active role in recovery to ensure that no long-lasting complications occur. It’s critical to be aware that immediately following the surgery; you may be dealing with the below difficulties:

• Pain and swelling at the operation site.
• Limited range of motion.
• Development of scar tissue. 

Physical Therapy For The Recovery 

To help you recover from the previously mentioned issues that you will likely face following shoulder surgery, our team can come to your home and administer physical therapy sessions. Physical therapy involves utilizing stretches and strengthening exercises to help promote healing from within an affected area. It is perfect for treating injuries, but also useful in patients who have recently undergone surgery. By utilizing the stretches and exercises our team will teach you, the below results can take place:

• Breaking up any scar tissue that has formed.
• Regaining strength in the shoulder.  
• Improving the flexibility of the new joint.
• Ensuring that replacement surgery has a successful outcome.

The Recovery Outlook

Recovering from shoulder replacement surgery will not be an overnight process, nor will one physical therapy session mean all is well. It will take time for the shoulder to heal following your operation fully. You’ll likely be in a sling for two to four weeks to immobilize the joint. Following that, you’ll be able to slightly increase the physical output of your shoulder each passing week. However, expect it to take up to six months for functionality levels to be fully restored.

Contact Us 

Having a plan for recovery following your shoulder replacement can help facilitate a smooth recovery process. At Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, our team can help achieve this goal. Be sure to contact us today when you’re ready to schedule your first appointment.

Exercise plays a pivotal role in living a long and healthy life. While some people can handle more vigorous activities than others, even performing the simplest of activities can be beneficial. That is why our team at Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions wants to highlight the benefits that walking can bring. To learn more about why you should get into the habit of going for a daily walk, please schedule an appointment with our at-home physical therapy team. 

Calories Burned 

If you’re trying to shed a few extra pounds this year, going for walks is a great place to start. The key to shedding off excess weight is to burn more calories than you consume. Fortunately, daily walks make this caloric deficit easier to achieve. Below are a few factors that impact how many calories you’ll burn each walk:

• Your walking speed.
• The distance you cover.   
• Your weight.
• The terrain of your path.

Improved Heart Strength

Your heart may be the most important organ in your body, as it is responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. Keeping this organ healthy is paramount to your overall well being, which is why you should seriously consider adding walking to your daily schedule. Studies have shown that walking for 30 minutes a day five days a week reduces your risk of suffering from coronary heart disease by 19%.

Additional Benefits

Walking is an activity that is easy to do and requires no expensive equipment to complete. All you need is a pair of good walking shoes and nice weather in order to go for one. The benefits of doing so are plentiful, making it the perfect exercise to partake in this summer. Examples of these benefits include the following:

• Lowering your blood sugar.
• Boosting your energy levels.
• Increasing the function of your immune system.
• Easing your joint pain and discomfort.
• Improving the strength of your leg muscles.

Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions   

At Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions, we want to keep our patients healthy and active this summer. One of the easiest ways to do this is to put on a pair of sneakers and go for a walk. This form of exercise takes minimal effort but can maximize your health levels. For more information about the benefits of going for daily walks, feel free to contact our team today!

After finally undergoing your knee replacement surgery, it’s easy to assume that your healing journey has ended. However, our team at Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions is here to tell you that it has only just begun. To avoid any long-lasting complications from the surgery, you’ll need to undergo a regimen of physical therapy to help heal the area that was operated on.  To learn more about the importance of this, and what will go into your sessions of physical therapy, please schedule an appointment via our website. 

Symptoms Following Your Knee Replacement

While you may think it is time to rest, physical therapy should start within days of your knee replacement surgery. Failing to do so can have devastating complications for your health.  Fortunately, physical therapy will be able to help curtail the below symptoms following your operation:

• Swelling.
• Pain.
• The development of scar tissue.

What Our Team Will Help With

If you’ve had to undergo knee replacement surgery, chances are that knee issues have been persisting for some time. Following your surgery and a comprehensive regimen of physical therapy, you’ll find yourself walking better than you have been in years. Our team cannot stress the importance of physical therapy following your surgery enough, as this will likely help with the following:

• Strengthening your leg.
• Restoring knee movement.
• Getting comfortable walking with your knee joint.

Examples Of Exercises

When working with our team, patients should feel comfortable knowing that our physical therapists will never push them too hard too soon. Our main goal is to help you recover from your surgery, and our team will craft the perfect regimen that meets your specific needs to help you accomplish this goal. We’ll teach you a variety of beneficial exercises, which include the below:

• Quadricep sets.
• Straight leg raises.
• Ankle pumps.
• Sitting supported knee bends.
• Sitting unsupported knee bends.

Contact Us

One of the main benefits of working with our staff at Home Advantage Rehabilitation Solutions is that we’ll come right to your door to administer care.  This option is often optimal for people who have just been through a knee replacement surgery, as it may be a bit uncomfortable to travel until the knee has fully healed. To schedule your first appointment for physical therapy, be sure to contact our team today!