{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast","title":"Physical Therapy Exercises to Improve Your Patient’s Balance","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":745,"description":"In this episode of the Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast, I dive into the important topic of BALANCE. Throughout this video, I’ll guide you through tests to pinpoint balance issues beyond the ankles and share effective exercises to improve stability from the hips to the ankles. Whether you’re working with an athlete recovering from a sprained ankle or helping an elderly person stay steady on their feet, I’ve got you covered with some essential tips that can work to improve your patients stability. Join me as we uncover these tests and exercises aimed at improving balance and keeping your patients on solid ground!\n00:00 Introduction\n01:01 Pet Peeve\n01:47 Put Them In Half Kneel\n04:34 Light Ball Exercise\n07:40 Heavier Ball Exercise\n08:44 Kettlebell Exercise \n09:12 Small TheraBand Ball Exercise \n10:20 Exercises You Can Do Without A Foam Pad\n========================\nGet A Free Copy Of My Book: 5 Things Your MUST do to Build a Successful Cash Based PT Practice:  This quick, easy-to-read guide is your no BS steps to what really works in building a Cash Based Physical Therapy business.\n👉 https://bit.ly/SuccessfulCashBasedBusinessebook\nFor more on our in person Physical Therapy continuing education classes, check out our Primal University 🎓 https://bit.ly/primaluniversityyt\n========================\nLearn More about Primal Physical Therapy 👉  https://bit.ly/primalphysicaltherapy\n========================\nWith over 20 years as a physical therapist, JJ’s passion for movement along with her unique experiences and training have shaped her into the successful clinician and educator she is.\nJJ graduated from the University of Delaware in 2000, which is now ranked as the #1 physical therapy school in the nation. She holds multiple certifications in a variety of advanced specialty techniques and methods, all of which complement her role as an expert clinician and educator. JJ has been certified in dry needling since 2009, and began instructing dry needling in 2012. She currently teaches for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/p7PE35AbCFWkCJEKeotL96qYyUJ8J-7OkpCp1lIFg8k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYTNk/OGUzMDEzOWQ5ZDNi/NjE4Njk3OGFkOTQ3/OTI4MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}