Job requires lots of standing

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   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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	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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