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VIDEO: How to Stretch Before a Workout
Alexandra Stein, a physical therapist in Encino, leads Patch in warm-up stretches.
Alexandra Stein of AMS Physical Therapy Inc. in Encino holds free consultations once a month at Fleet Feet. Local residents can sign up to meet with her one-on-one and ask questions or get an evaluation of certain aches and pains.
Stein also occasionally leads the warm up for the to help prevent injuries.
This week, runner Lilyana Morejon scheduled an appointment for a consultation with Stein to get tips on hamstring exercises.
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In the accompanying video, Stein shows us warm-up exercises to help minimize injuries.
Stein has 11 years of experience in the outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting. She became interested in her field of work as a runner when she experienced severe and debilitating knee pain. For this reason, Stein enjoys treating others so that their pain isn't an obstacle in being active. She works with individuals of all ages and fitness levels.
