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Empower Your Wellness is written by an exercise-loving physical therapist, yoga, and fitness instructor to help you stay active and prevent injuries.
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Stretching vs. Yoga (A Detailed Showdown)
Stretching and yoga have overlapping components, but the two practices are very different, with different intents and goals. It’s like comparing apples to oranges. They’re both fruit, but have different roles within a fitness or wellness…
What Muscles Does The Stairmaster Work?
Stairclimber machines are regaining popularity in most gyms and are a quick challenge for the major muscle groups of the legs, plus your overall endurance. What muscles does the StairMaster work? Let’s take a deeper dive…
3 Signs Of Sciatica Improving
Here today, gone tomorrow, then back again. The cycle of getting better from things like sciatica can seem up and down like a yo-yo, making it difficult to judge if your condition is improving (or not). …
6 Things To Avoid With Hip Bursitis
Hip bursitis can be a painful and limiting condition. It can be frustrating to try to figure out what helps and what is simply making your pain worse. In this article, you’ll learn the major things…
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Welcome! I’m Maura, the physical therapist, yoga, and fitness instructor behind Empower Your Wellness. I simplify how the body works to help you stay active and prevent injuries during yoga, fitness, and everyday life.
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