CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum : Job requires lots of standing http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:51:37 +0000 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:05:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.03 360 www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=872 <![CDATA[CyberPT Physical Therapy Forum]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_images/pt_logo.gif http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/ <![CDATA[Job requires lots of standing : Our user asked: &#034;I&#039;m...]]> http://www.cyberpt.com/ptforum/forum_posts.asp?TID=872&PID=1127&title=job-requires-lots-of-standing#1127 Author: Ask a PT
Subject: 872
Posted: Jul 06 2011 at 9:05am

Our user asked: "I'm in my 60's and have a job that requires constant standing. What exercises would help prevent the sore legs and knees at the end of the day? How about a stairmaster or treadmill? I have no known leg disorders."
 
Ask a PT Response: "For my patients that have similiar job requirements such as yours, I would have them not only work on strengthening their muscles of the lower extremities (quads, hams, calves, ankles) but their hips, back and abdominal muscles as well. Incorporating a good stretching program is recommended as well ie. hams, quads, calves, hip flexors, ITB/glut, low back, etc.). Frequent rest breaks are also recommended. You can see some sample exercise video clips under our exercise videos section:
http://www.cyberpt.com/cptvidlist.asp"
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