Back in the old days when we talked about isolation exercises, we meant exercises that isolate a particular muscle group: the biceps, the quads, the glutes, or another area. But now in these days of Coronavirus self-quarantine, isolation exercises ha
Stay healthy. Stay home. We’re all trying to follow this advice in these days of Coronavirus self-quarantine. We’re feeling pretty cooped up, but we’re getting through it. But for those of us lucky enough to have transitioned into a work-from-h
As we brace for the impact of COVID-19, efforts to protect ourselves are falling mainly into two categories. First, we are trying to avoid exposure. And second, we’re ramping up the capacity of our healthcare system as quickly as possible to keep i
Lower back pain. If you didn’t already have it, you probably wouldn’t be reading this article, so it’s probably too late to go into the whole spiel about an ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure. The good news, though, is that lower b
Here at PrePak Products, we are big fans of physical therapy and physical therapists. It’s a field of medicine dedicated to helping people heal in a non-invasive manner, without surgery or drugs. With a focus on adapting to injury, relieving pain,
When it comes to rest, relaxation, and pain relief, it’s hard to beat a massage. It feels fantastic and the health benefits are wide ranging. We don’t always have the time or the budget to seek out professional help, though, and that’s where DI
Whether you’re setting up a home gym or just looking to rehab a specific injury, it helps to take a peek inside a physical therapist’s office to see what kind of equipment the pros are using. Depending on a physical therapist’s specialty, you m
When it comes to exercise, it’s well established that you’ve got to use it or lose it. If you don’t work those muscles, they’ll inevitably get smaller and weaker. And so we train for strength with fitness products, we do cardio, we stretch â€
Before we answer the question, let’s back up and ask another: What is percussive therapy? For those of us who have been living under a social media rock and haven’t seen the videos, we’re basically talking about power tools for massage. Brand n
Muscle strength is a key component of physical fitness. Life just isn’t the same without it. Strong muscles keep us upright and active and help to protect us from illness, injury, and even the side effects of getting older. But does that mean we ha
