Tom Willemann Health Tips

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How to pick a personal trainer after physical therapy?

After attending physical therapy picking out an appropriate personal trainer is extremely important.  Here are a few pointers and questions to consider: Make sure they take a health history to understand any cardiovascular or orthopedic considerations (ie osteoporosis, spinal problems, torn meniscus) Does your personal trainer have any experience with clients in a post- rehabilitation setting?Continue Reading »

Shape Shoes- Good or bad?

My wife has been asking me a about using these shoes and the possible downsides  for her low back, hip and knees and ankles.  I always get concerned when we alter the biomechanics of our walking through using weights, radically different shoe wear, etc.  Things to consider when wearing shape shoes: If you have hadContinue Reading »