Innovative Physical Therapy
We more commonly think of our neck and lower back when we think of our spine, but our thoracic spine, or mid-back region, is important as well. Having adequate mobility in the mid-back is important to our daily function, from turning around to back out of the driveway to reaching overhead into cabinets. Lacking thoracic […]
The importance of balance for your physical health cannot be stressed enough. September marks Balance Awareness Month, so what better time to focus on your balance and some simple changes you can make to improve your overall health? If you’re not sure why balance is key to fitness, read this article where we covered all […]
Here are a few facts about falls to start: 1 in 5 falls results in serious injuries such as broken bones or brain trauma People over the age of 65 have a 1 in 4 chance of experiencing a fall each year. More than 95% of hip fractures in older adults (>65yrs) is caused by […]
The foot is the base of our body and our direct connection to the world. But many people find themselves having foot problems or just simply don’t know how to care for and control their feet. Well if you have feet, you need to learn how your hips directly affect your feet. The musculature around […]
Sitting on a plane, train, or automobile shouldn’t hurt. Hip pain can have causes including trauma, lying on a side for a prolonged period, overuse, muscle stiffness, sitting in an awkward position, sprains, or strains. Watch as Dr. Maya Bizik shows some brief stretches you can do to ease your pain and prevent it going […]
Have you scheduled any upcoming travel plans? Here are some things to consider when traveling. One of the issues that we hear most people talk about during travel is low back pain and hip tightness from the increased amount of sitting in the airport, on the plane, or in the car. There are so many […]
Did you know that swimming is a low-impact exercise that manages to work every muscle in the body?! That’s part of why we love it so much, but that doesn’t mean it’s 100% safe. Strength training to the rotator cuff, scapular stabilizers, and core muscles will enable a more powerful and safe stroke, and TRX […]
Swimming is a low-impact exercise that works all the muscles in the body. Even though swimming is the preferred type of exercise to maintain fitness and rehabilitate certain injuries, there is still a risk of swimming injuries, commonly shoulder injuries, if you are not using the proper swim stroke technique. Here are some key components […]
Knee cave is a common health issue that can contribute to knee pain and injury. Resulting in the knees moving inward during activities such as squats or climbing stairs, knee cave is frustrating but solvable. Watch along as Dr. Joe Wong shows three exercises to reduce this issue. Have some questions? Give us a call […]
Does your knee move inward while climbing stairs? Do you become knock-kneed while squatting? This inward collapse at the knees is called dynamic knee valgus. This position of the knee can contribute to knee pain and injury, including MCL strains, patellofemoral pain syndrome, ACL injuries, and more. Dynamic knee valgus is characterized by hip adduction […]