SSI Physical Therapy

It’s Monday in Motion!!!
Today’s stretch is the Open Book Stretch:
• Lie on your side with knees bent at 90 degrees. Place arms and hands together. Follow your hand with your eyes, as you open your top arm and rotate as far as feels comfortable. Your bottom arm remains on the floor. You should feel a stretch in
your upper back, chest and shoulder.

•Hold for 5 seconds, 15 repetitions

Now at SSI the Saunas are open!!!
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SSI BOOT CAMP!!!
Come and CHALLENGE yourself.
Join us on Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:45 am - 6:45 am!

Athletes Showcase…!
Today SSI wants to congratulate the RIverside High School Varsity Boys Soccer Team for winning the SCHSL AAAAA-Boys Soccer State Championship 2021-2022.

At SSI we’ve had the pleasure of working with these Warriors and couldn’t be more proud of their success!

It’s Monday in Motion!!!
Today we’re introducing a Cat-Camel Stretch:
• Set up is in quadruped position. Hands under shoulders and knees are under hips. Drop head down and contracting abdominal muscles, raise your belly button up towards the ceiling.

• Slowly raise the head up while dropping belly button as low as you can, arching your back.

Monday in Motion!!!
Today’s stretch is a
HIP FLEXOR STRETCH:
• Kneel then place one foot forward in a 90-degree angle. Place your hands on the front knee for support.
• Keeping the torso straight, slowly lean forward until you feel a stretch through the groin and top of the thigh (rear leg).
• Maintain a hold for 30 seconds. Repeat 3 times.

We would like to congratulate the Riverside Girls Varsity Lacrosse team and their coach ERIN RILEY (also one of our amazing PT’s) on winning Upper State! 👏🏻👏🏻
We wish them luck this Saturday as they battle it out in Columbia in the State Championship game! 🥍 Go Warriors!

Monday in Motion!!!
Today we are introducing the
STANDING GASTROC STRETCH.

Standing near a wall, stagger your feet with your back heel on the ground (toes pointing forward.) Lean towards the wall keeping the back heel touching the ground. Hold for 30 seconds, 3 times.

SSI’s POOL TIME SCHEDULES!!
Please take a look at our updated Free Pool Time schedule and Pool Class schedule.

It’s Monday in Motion!
Today, we have the Quad Stretch with a Strap. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds 3 times on each side.

Senior Fusion will be cancelled tomorrow, 4/19. Thank you for your understanding!

Get ready… it’s another Monday in Motion!
Today, we have another stretch to keep you moving and more mobile throughout the Spring. It’s called an Iron Cross Stretch. Hold this stretch for 30 seconds 3 times on each side.

Happy Monday... in Motion!
Here is another stretch to add to that stretching routine you are getting so good at!
The Foam Roll Pec Stretch-
This one requires a foam roll. Hold for 1-2 minutes depending on your tolerance.

It’s another MONDAY in MOTION!
Here is another stretch to add to your morning stretching routine!

Hamstring Stretch with a strap. Again, hold this stretch for 30 seconds, 3 times on each side.

Happy Spring and Happy Monday in Motion!
As we head into Spring, you might find yourself being more active. Whether it be in the yard, exercising to get your "summer bod" or just doing more outdoor activities, beginning a regular stretching routine will help combat stiffness and muscle soreness! Over the next few weeks, we will highlight some more of our favorite stretches!

Today is a Modified Piriformis stretch.
You should hold this stretch for 30 seconds, 3 times on each side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DDUHWxUWt8

This week is our last raffle of the month!
This week’s prize is an SSI HEALTH CLUB
1 month membership ($50value), orientation will be included, if you’re not already a member.
You can purchase as many $5 raffle tickets as you want. You have until this FRIDAY. The drawling will be next Monday!
Thanks for helping us raise funds for the
Greenville Area Parkinson Society

Time for another Monday In Motion!
Have you heard a lot of hype about sit to stand desks? Are you wondering if it is something you might benefit from?
Here are some benefits to consider before making an investment

• Burns Calories
• Give you an energy burst
• Improves posture
• Reduces back pain
• Helps with wrist position
• Keeps circulation going
• Boosts your mood and focus

https://www.ohow.com/2021/02/08/standing-desk-ergonomics-7-benefits-of-standing-at-work/

This week’s raffle item is for a
Select Restaurant $50 gift card!!!
You can purchase as many $5 raffle tickets as you want. You have until Friday. The drawling for the item will be next Monday!
Thanks for helping us raise funds for the
Greenville Area Parkinson Society

Here is a little more detail about the amazing prize we are raffling off this week. Get your tickets while you can! You have until FRIDAY!

It’s another Monday in Motion!
Have you been working on a computer throughout the pandemic and are you having issues with numbness in your hand while working on your computer? Consider performing some of these wrist exercises to combat that numbness!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOYA0cTIwzM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMl9dFSOehs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnkSHg0L4yM

As always, a licensed physical therapist here can evaluate you to better determine the source of your symptoms and more specific exercises to address them! Call us to schedule an appointment!

This week’s raffle item is a Greenville Drive Family Fun Basket! You have until Friday to purchase as many $5 raffle tickets as you would like. The drawling for the item will be next Monday!
Please help us raise funds for
The Greenville Area Parkinson Society

REMEMBER… TODAY is the LAST day to purchase raffle tickets for this weeks raffle item, which is a $50 gift card to the Stripclub 104! Get your tickets today for a chance to WIN! Next weeks raffle item will be announced Monday.

SSI March Raffle
Each week during the month of March we’ll be raffling items to help raise funds for the Greenville Area Parkinson Society.
This week’s raffle item is a $50 Gift Card from The Strip Club 104 restaurant in Greer! Remember, you have until Friday to purchase as many $5 raffle tickets as you would like. The drawling for the item will be on Monday!

The pool will be closed tomorrow 3/2. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

It’s another Monday in Motion!
Are you still working from home? Are you starting to notice some increased neck, shoulder or wrist pain?
You may benefit from some of these helpful hints on how to setup your work space to be as ergonomically friendly as possible! You may also benefit from investing in a Sit to Stand desk. Also, consider setting an alarm and changing your position or go for a walk every 30 minutes to 1 hour.

It’s another Monday in Motion.
Are you wondering if your at a risk for falls? Here is a survey to determine if you are at risk. If your score is 4 or greater than you would likely benefit from physical therapy!

https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/STEADI-Brochure-StayIndependent-508.pdf

Happy Monday in Motion!
When trying to improve your health in 2022, you might also consider eliminating or reducing items in your home that may pose as a risk for falls. Did you know that 34,000 deaths were related to falls in 2019 in those 65 years or older? According to the CDC, there were also 3 million emergency room visits related to falls in this population as well.

Here are some things to consider when evaluating your home environment for factors that could increase your risk for falls. (https://www.cdc.gov/falls/facts.html)
• Get rid of things you could trip over (including rugs and cords).
• Add grab bars inside and outside your tub or shower and next to the toilet.
• Put railings on both sides of stairs.
• Make sure your home has lots of light by adding more or brighter light bulbs.
• Keep items you use often in cabinets you can reach easily without using a step stool.
• Use non-slip mats in the bathtub and on shower floors.