Motion is Lotion

The old advice for back pain was "bed rest." We now know that is the worst thing you can do. Prolonged rest causes muscle atrophy and stiffens joints. At St. Catherine's, we believe in active recovery.

1. The Core is the Anchor

Most "waist pain" (Lower Back Pain) isn't a spine problem; it's a weak core problem.

• Dead Bugs: Lying on your back and moving opposite limbs. This trains the deep abdominals without straining the back.
• Glute Bridges: Strengthening the buttocks takes the load off the lower back muscles.

2. Stroke Recovery: Neuroplasticity

After a stroke, the brain has to "re-map" its connection to the muscles.

• High Repetition: Doing an arm lift 5 times isn't enough. You need hundreds of repetitions to forge new neural pathways.
• Constraint-Induced Therapy: We encourage using the affected limb for daily tasks, rather than relying solely on the "good" side. It is frustrating, but it is the only way to force the brain to adapt.

3. Fall Prevention

Balance is a "use it or lose it" skill.

• Tandem Stance: Practice standing with one foot directly in front of the other (like a tightrope walker) while brushing teeth. This micro-challenge improves proprioception daily.