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02/19/2026

Passive stretching offers short-term relief, but adding weight and proper breathing increases intensity and helps create lasting postural change.

Focus on body positioning to direct airflow into the upper and mid-back, improving shoulder mobility and reducing impingement or rotator cuff pain.

Supine work and a foam roller support better rib positioning, core engagement, and stability—great for posture and as an upper body warmup.

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02/17/2026

💪 4 deep core moves with ! Try 1–3 rounds with 8 reps per exercise and per side.

Avoid holding your breath or pushing your belly out to prevent strain on your core and pelvic floor. Exhale from the bottom up, and flatten your abs to strengthen and protect your entire core.

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02/16/2026

🌶️ Want to spice up the traditional plank exercise?

✅ Try the Pelvic Rocker Core Trainer! This simple tool will offer a novel stability challenge to almost any plank variation.

🌀 Engage and strengthen everything from the shoulders and back to the ribs and hips.

Last day at APTA CSM in Anaheim. Come see us at booth 712, and get a Stretch Out Strap at our special CSM price.
02/14/2026

Last day at APTA CSM in Anaheim. Come see us at booth 712, and get a Stretch Out Strap at our special CSM price.

02/13/2026

👉 Try out this variation of the doorway stretch using a foam roller! Alternatively, a yoga block or a dense pillow can also be used.

A yoga block or a dense pillow can be used as an alternative.

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02/12/2026

Great first day at APTA CSM 2026 in Anaheim. Come see us at booth 712. Walk on CobbleFoam, test out McKenzie Rolls, see the new Stretch Out Strap Pro, and experience the SenMoCOR Laser System.

02/11/2026

Here are 5 exercises to try in your next session using a foam roller 💪

2 rounds, 10-12 reps each exercise (standing mermaid = 3-5 reps)

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02/10/2026

👉 Find neutral spine and reconnect brain + body:
1️⃣ Rock your pelvis back and forth until you find a neutral position.
2️⃣ Correct any rib flare by gently bringing your ribs down.
3️⃣ Align your head over your shoulders to correct forward head position.

Full breaths = activating the parasympathetic nervous system via the vagus nerve to calm stress.

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02/09/2026

🔵 Want to take your squats to the next level in your stability training efforts?

✅ Try the Dynamic Duo Balance and Stability Trainers! These mini balance tools are incredibly effective at challenging stability and balance during any standing exercise.

02/05/2026

👉 Three exercises that can be helpful when addressing pain on the backside, top or side of the shoulder. These regions of the shoulder often hurt when a person has a rotator cuff or biceps tendon injury or subacromial bursitis.

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02/03/2026

Stretch, strengthen, and mobilize through the hips and spine with .pilates

1. Rolling mermaid
2. Z-sit hip lifts
3. Rotation rock backs
4. Pelvic floor stretch
5. Spine twist
6. Kneeling side kick

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02/02/2026

💥 Quadriceps Stretch

✅ Try this simple and effective quadriceps stretch with the Original Stretch Out Strap.

🦵 Often, tightness in the quads can result in poor pelvic and spinal mobility. This simple stretch can help, and in addition, it can help improve posture.

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