![]() ![]() The Res QUp™ has the advantage of a lower 4 1/2 inch level to start with, and then the middle level at 9 inch height that may be utilized as you are able to lift your feet higher (never stand or place both feet on the Res QUp™ for safety). The Res QUp™ has multiple levels that may be utilized for endurance training, such as the “The 2 Minute Step Test”. Reaching the back of the grocery store where the most essential items are kept.Getting to the bathroom for urinary continence.Being able to cross the street before the light turns red.Improving your endurance is very important! We all need endurance to perform simple daily activities such as: I’m certain you will be excited tracking your endurance improvements. My patients are often excited and pleased to see the number of repetitions increase over the weeks of their physical therapy sessions. I have found it very helpful to document your progress, counting the number of steps you take in 2 minutes (remember to count every time you raise your right leg). For safety, the test may be performed next to a counter, and individual may use a small step to ensure they do pick up their feet adequately. ![]() At the home, an individual may perform the “The 2 Minute Step Test” as an exercise routine. ![]() I often encourage my patients who have noted difficulties with their physical endurance, to perform a daily routine to improve their endurance. Outside of PT, Jennifer enjoys soaking up the outdoors with her better half (Justin), spoiling her rambunctious dog (Millie), getting involved in the Madison community, working crosswords over coffee, and honing her subpar rec volleyball moves.By looking at the above normative values for each age group, it becomes clear that the number of steps decreases for each age group. Her favorite part of being a physical therapist is becoming unneeded helping clients grow their movement knowledge so they can self-direct their activity for lifelong wellness. ENDURANCE PHYSICAL THERAPY HOW TOA decade (plus) of post-gymnastics athletic endeavors has taught her another valuable skill for clients: how to be safe and enjoy the learning curve as a novice. Eighteen years of gymnastics taught Jennifer the skills to serve her clients today: how to fine-tune movement for better outcomes and how to rehab effectively. Jennifer holds a master’s in education from the University of Kansas and a bachelor’s in journalism from Iowa State University, where she was a member of the Cyclone gymnastics team. ![]() In her freelancing days, she “researched” fitness trends by dabbling in classes from aerial silks and trampoline aerobics to CrossFit. Prior to becoming a physical therapist, Jennifer taught English as a foreign language to college-bound and university students in Kansas, Tokyo, and Madison and, before that, worked as a freelance writer for lifestyle, business, and wellness magazines. Jennifer earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and worked in skilled nursing and outpatient therapy settings before joining Peak Endurance. She specializes in working with gymnast (18+ years experience as a gymnast herself!), runners, and climbers. Jennifer Hornbaker to the Peak Endurance Team. ![]()
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