For many people, stretching exercises ... physical therapists and trainers. Read on to discover a more flexible you. Meet the experts: Winnie Yu, DPT, CPT, is a doctor of physical therapy at ...

P.T., D.P.T., physical therapist and owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy. “We usually only end up stretching the arm muscles when we feel sore. Taking the time to stretch can reduce compression ...

Recovering use of your arm does bring special challenges, though -- different than those experienced with the leg, says Susan Ryerson PT, ScD, owner of Making Progress, a physical therapy business.

You may be able to improve mobility in your shoulders with stretches, such as the cross-arm stretch ... work with a physical therapist who can help you do the right exercises and stretches ...

Performing strengthening and stretching exercises regularly can help relieve ... When a doctor or other healthcare professional deems physical therapy medically necessary, Medicare will generally ...

It depends on your needs. Exercises and stretches: Getting your muscles moving, toned, and loosened is a critical part of physical therapy. The goal is to help you get stronger, with better ...

Your stretches should be smooth and slow, so avoid bouncing. As your flexibility increases, try reaching farther in each of your exercises ... or refer you for physical therapy.