Bay State Physical Therapy – the Official Physical Therapy Sponsor of the Pan-Mass Challenge for the third consecutive year – is providing all registered riders with a resistance band* in their PMC 2020 Reimagined rider box. (Rider boxes have shipped and will arrive this week, if you have not yet received your package!) This band can be used for strengthening exercises and stretches that target muscles used while cycling.
Bay State Physical Therapy is committed to helping you remain on the #RoadToHealthAndWellness by helping to prepare your body out of the saddle in order to maximize your function and minimize your risk of injury.
Please see the photos below of Kendall Percich – a member of the Bay State Physical Therapy PMC Team and physical therapist at Bay State's Weymouth clinic – demonstrating banded exercises to perform at home in preparation for #PMCReimagined.
5 Exercises to Do With Your Bay State Physical Therapy Resistance Band
Banded Clamshells
Why: Targets hips, low back, and glutes
How:
Low Plank Heel Lifts with/without Band
Why: Creates core strength and glute activation
Note: The band can be placed above the knees to create addition resistance
How:
Banded Glute Bridges
Why: Extends hip flexors and strengthens core
How:
Banded Squats
Why: Strengthens lower body and core, specifically targeting glutes and quads
How:
Wrist Flexor and Extensor Stretch with/without Band
Why: Focuses on wrist flexibility
Note: The band can be used to pull back against the hand for added assistance
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The overall goal of physical therapy is to relieve pain, strengthen and stretch the body, and improve overall function. At Bay State Physical Therapy, we understand how important your cycling is to you and our goal is to help you maintain or achieve optimum levels of physical function, so you can enjoy cycling without having to worry about pain or discomfort.
Contact us today at 1-866-296-BSPT(2778) or visit baystatept.com to schedule a free injury assessment at one of our 60+ locations. One of our licensed providers will assess your strength and flexibility in order to tailor a stretching and exercise program to your specific needs to keep you cycling at your best.
*Resistance band contains latex