“So what is so wrong with putting the clients first?” Well, let me tell you. We have been fed so much BS in business in our startup and early years. The customer is always right? I don’t think so. Customers are the lifeblood of the business? Well, to a degree, but I believe there…
There are a large variety of treatment choices a physical therapist may choose to treat your particular case. The type of treatments you receive in physical therapy are specifically chosen based on your level of function, your injury or diagnosis, where you are in the healing process, and the goals that you and your physical…
There are three primary job titles for people that work in physical therapy, a physical therapist (PT), a physical therapist assistant (PTA), and a physical therapy technician. The PT and the PTA are both licensed health care providers that require graduation from an accredited college program and passing of a licensure exam. The physical therapy…
Sunset over a sheltered Bay Area Day 65,000 of Shelter in Place (a.k.a 8), There has been a heck of a lot of info flying around the airwaves as PT’s rapidly prepare themselves to be full on telehealth providers. I wanted to link to some resources: TeleHealth NOW Episode of Karen Litzy’s Healthy, Wealthy, and…
Well it’s been a bit. And what a bit it’s been! I’m presently completing day one of “shelter at home” courtesy of COVID-19. As I am a regular worker from home, some parts of my day has not changed. Others, have changed greatly, and, really, who knows what is to come. I translate all this…
The Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic 10K is just 4 weeks away. Whether you are just beginning your run training or you are looking to beat your personal record (PR) this year, proper training techniques are essential to your running success. Here are five tips before you start your run training program: Footwear: A…
If you are sitting while reading this get up and stretch! Chronic neck or back pain is often caused by being too sedentary. For those with office jobs, here are 3 quick ways to decrease your neck or back pain. Sit less. If you work in an office consider investing in a stand-up or treadmill…
PHYSIOTHERAPY IN ASTRONAUT INTRODUCTION ▪ Astronauts are the unique population of physically and mentally fit individuals who have to travel from gravity to microgravity and back to the gravity. ▪ Microgravity is an environment in which body experiences less or no gravitational force. ▪ Astronauts in space undergo similar physiological adaptations as seen in…
Summer is coming to a close and our kids will be heading back to school soon. Here are a few tips to conquer what has become a big concern: the heavy school backpack. First of all, let’s hope the kids are putting those books to good use and not just carrying them around unopened, collecting…
What is Sport Rehabilitation? Sport Rehabilitators help people suffering from pain, injury or illness involving the musculoskeletal system. They help people of all ages to maintain their health and fitness, recover from and prevent injury and reduce pain using exercise, movement and manual based therapeutic interventions. What to expect from your Sport Rehabilitator? An initial…