Have you ever noticed holding your breath as you lift up your grocery bags, or go from sitting to standing, or during exercising? Have you ever noticed with cardio feeling a lot of strain in your neck?
What if there was a technique that could help patients build strength, endurance, and even muscle mass—all without the strain of heavy weights? Enter Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training, a game-changer in the world of rehab and physical therapy!
Undergoing lower extremity surgery—whether it’s for a knee, hip, or ankle—can be a daunting process, and recovery starts long before you enter the operating room. Pre-surgery preparation, often referred to as “prehabilitation” or “prehab,” is essential.
Each treatment modality traditional physical therapy or radial pressure shock wave offer unique advantages in managing rotator cuff calcific tendinitis. For patients seeking non-invasive options, shock wave is a promising alternative targeting calcium.
Plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain, affects many individuals, especially those who are physically active or spend long hours on their feet. Shockwave therapy is a promising option that’s gaining traction in the physical therapy community.
Undergoing a prostatectomy, the surgical removal of the prostate gland, can be a daunting experience. One of the most effective ways to manage these post-surgical issues is through pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT).
Pilates has emerged as a popular choice for many. This exercise system, developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, emphasizes core strength, flexibility, and mindful movement. Here is why Pilates is good for you:
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
We are now deep into open enrollment in California (running from Nov. 1 - Jan 31), during which you are able to choose the health insurance plan that will serve you (or not) throughout the next year. This blog post will help understand the basics.
Hip pain can be nagging, frustrating, and even downright debilitating. Although we do not have the time in this blog to address all types of hip pain, we will address one in particular that we are seeing more and more: Femoroacetabular Impingement.
Are you getting older?
Do you have hard time with activities that used to be easy?
Are the things that make you smile starting to become a chore?But does getting older mean we should stop doing the things we love? My short answer is a resounding NO!
Physical Therapy is covered when using HSA/FSA/HRA insurance benefits. Some terms may apply depending on the insurance company and any employer-imposed limitations.
Shoulder Pain can be debilitating and lead to limited participation in sports, cooking, cleaning, yard work, and even sleep. It can make you weak, frustrated, and affect your ability to focus on the things important to you. Find out about a common cause:
Do you have shoulder pain when reaching overhead to put kitchenware away, behind your back to put on a belt, or across your body when turning your steering wheel? How about when throwing a baseball or football? If so, you may be experiencing a shoulder...
The shoulder is one of the most amazing joints in the human body, with an incredible range of motion and the potential for handling significant loads in almost all directions. However it’s one of the most commonly injured areas of the body, and...
Most of us do not really give too much thought about what goes on down there. Our bodies do their thing, and we don’t question it… That is until there is a problem… Then we think about it a lot.
Let us be honest, most of us are not reviewing our exercise programs to see if they are affecting our performance in life or athletics. Does the leg press or leg extension machine really make my quadriceps fire at the proper rate to help reduce...
Have you ever wished that your period would just stop for a while?
That you wouldn’t have to deal with those annoying cramps and bloating?
I am sure that many of us have felt this way at some time or another.
Want to get the most out of your Injury Rehabilitation Program?
Doctor of Physical Therapy in Oceanside, CA shares his tips on getting the most out of your treatment…