Integrated Physical Therapy

07/03/2025

01/08/2025

We are all watching the weather over the next few days to see how the winter storm watch develops. We typically close the office based on McKinney ISD. So if they close school here in McKinney due to the weather, then we will be closing the office for the safety of our patients and our staff. If your appointment needs to be rescheduled due to closures, we will do our best to get every patient back in as soon as possible.

12/24/2024

Join us in the 12 days of STRETCHING our Christmas Gift to YOU! Today's Stretch is the World's Greatest Stretch.
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12/23/2024

Join us in the 12 days of STRETCHING our Christmas Gift to YOU! Today's Stretch is the Lat stretch.
To do Lat stretch:
Place hands or elbows on a fixed bar or stable object and be about three steps back from object. Push hips back and let arms relax while holding onto the bar or stable object to feel the stretch in your latissimus dorsi. Let your head sink down towards the floor to get a deeper stretch.
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12/22/2024

Join us in the 12 days of STRETCHING our Christmas Gift to YOU! Today's Stretch is the Hip Flexor stretch.
To do Hip Flexor stretch:
Kneel on one leg, bend your other leg out in front of you, and slowly push your hips forward. You should feel a stretch in your upper thigh and hip. You can raise the arm arm that's knee is down to get a deeper stretch.
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12/21/2024

Join us in the 12 days of STRETCHING our Christmas Gift to YOU! Today's Stretch is the doorway pectoral stretch.

To do doorway pectoral stretch:
Stand in the middle of an open doorway
Raise your arms out to the sides, bending your elbows to 90 degrees
Place your palms on the door frame
Step forward with one foot, feeling the stretch in your chest and shoulders.
Hold for 15-30 seconds, then relax and repeat.

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12/20/2024

Join us in the 12 days of STRETCHING our Christmas Gift to YOU! Today's Stretch is the Happy Baby pose.

To do Happy Baby pose:
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
Draw your knees up toward your chest, and reach your hands to grab the outside of your feet or ankles.
Move your legs gently apart, stopping when you feel a gentle stretch in your inner thigh muscles. Breathe deeply and slowly. Focus on relaxing your pelvic floor muscles, as you hold this position.

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12/20/2024

Take time to slow down and enjoy the season.
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12/19/2024

Join us in the 12 days of STRETCHING our Christmas Gift to YOU! Today's Stretch is the Figure 4 pose.

To do Figure 4 pose:
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor
Cross one ankle over the opposite knee to form a figure four
Reach through the bent knee and grasp the back of the other leg
Pull the leg toward your chest until you feel a stretch in your hips and glutes
Hold the position for 30 seconds to two minutes
Repeat on the other side

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12/18/2024

Join us in the 12 days of STRETCHING our Christmas Gift to YOU! Today's Stretch is Cat-Cow pose.
Cat-Cow can help with back pain, strengthen back muscles, and improve flexibility in the neck, shoulders, and spine.

To do Cat-Cow:
Start on your hands and knees, with your hands shoulder-width apart and your knees directly below your hips.
Inhale deeply and curve your lower back, lifting your head and tilting your pelvis up like a cow.
Exhale deeply and arch your spine, bringing your head and pelvis down like a cat.
Repeat several times.

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12/17/2024

The stretch of the day is a calf stretch.
Calf stretches help loosen tight calf muscles and improve flexibility and strength. Here are some calf stretches you can try:
Seated calf stretch:
Good for those with limited mobility, this stretch involves sitting with your legs out in front of you and gently pulling your toes toward you with a towel or resistance band.
Standing calf stretch:
Stand facing a wall with your feet shoulder-width apart, step back with one leg, keeping your heel on the ground and toes pointing forward, then lean into the wall while keeping your back leg straight, feeling a stretch in your calf muscle; hold for 30 seconds and repeat on the other side.
Calf stretches can help increase the flexibility of your calf muscles, which can improve your range of motion in your ankles and lower body, as well as relieve muscle tension and discomfort, and reduce the risk of cramping.
Regular calf stretching can help reduce the risk of injuries like shin splints, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and Achilles tendon issues.
Stretching can help improve blood flow and circulation in your legs, which can also help with blood flow in the rest of your body.

12/17/2024

Day 10 of the 12 Days of PT Stretching. Today's Stretch is the Butterfly.
The butterfly stretch, also known as Bound Angle Pose or Cobbler Pose, has many benefits, including:
Improved hip mobility: This stretch can help loosen up tight hip flexors that can occur from sitting for long periods.
Reduced hip and lower back pain: The butterfly stretch can help ease tightness and reduce pain in the hips and lower back.
Improved pelvic floor function: The butterfly stretch can help relax the muscles in the pelvic floor, which may reduce tension and pelvic pain.
Better posture: The butterfly stretch can help strengthen back muscles and improve posture.
Increased flexibility: The butterfly stretch can help improve overall flexibility.
Protection from overuse injuries: The butterfly stretch can help protect the hips from overuse injuries that can occur from walking, running, or cycling.
Improved circulation: The butterfly stretch can help boost circulation.
Improved digestion: The butterfly stretch can help stimulate digestive organs to improve digestion.
Eased menstrual discomfort: The butterfly stretch can help ease menstrual discomfort.