by Barbara | Aug 1, 2015 | Restorative Exercise, Uncategorized
Is it true that most of us turn our feet out, like a duck, when we walk, stand, or run? Yes, but not all foot turnout is the same; there are varying degrees. As I learned from Katy Bowman, a biomechanist, foot turnout may be initiated at the hips, with both the upper...
by Barbara | Mar 15, 2015 | Restorative Exercise
The following video is a one minute breakdown of what I look for in a minimalist shoe. Minimal shoes have a thin, flexible sole that lets you feel and respond to the ground, stones, roots, and whatever else you may be walking on. I think it feels pretty dang good. I...
by Barbara | Mar 13, 2015 | Restorative Exercise
Rib flare is when the lower ribs protrude at the front of the ribcage. Rib flare may affect your breathing, making it shallower, which could also affect digestion. It may also lead to back pain or to specific movements, such as twisting or lifting. Ribflare can happen...
by Barbara | Jan 3, 2015 | Restorative Exercise
Youth ages 15-18 spend an average of 7 1/2 hours in front of a screen using entertainment media (4 1/2 of that is in front of a TV)! This CDC statistic got me thinking about my youth and how I spent my time. I didn’t have a computer until I was 23 and didn’t own a...
by Barbara | Aug 25, 2014 | Restorative Exercise
Alignment screening apps are tools that help you better understand where you are in space. Knowing the objective alignment markers can be helpful, but you don’t want to use force to achieve alignment. Be gentle with yourself, do your restorative exercises, and...
by Barbara | Jul 6, 2014 | Restorative Exercise
Your overall health and quality of life are primarily dependent on the condition of your feet. I know elders who choose not to participate in family activities because it’s too difficult to get around. They may even be forced to move into single-level homes or...
