Five Common Misconceptions that keep Patients from Getting Physical Therapy FIRST
In this era of “fake news,” knowing where to get the right information can be a challenge. This fake news makes it easy to understand why patients might have the wrong idea about physical therapy. After all, these misconceptions can quickly snowball. With that in mind, I’ve decided to tackle a few points of confusion…
6 Steps To Getting Back To Exercise After Injury
Someone called my Orange clinic a few days ago and asked: “How long does it take to get back to exercise after an injury? I hurt my ankle a month ago and want to know how long it will take me to get back to running. It’s frustrating not knowing if it’s safe to get…
Can Walking Be Bad For My Knees?”
We had a sweet woman in our Orange clinic last week who asked us this question… “Can walking be bad for my knees?” She mentioned she’s started to experience knee pain a few years ago when walking down the stairs and thought nothing of it. She thought it was just something that would “wear off”…
Tips for a Safe and Healthy Summer Season!
With summer here, we venture outdoors to cool off in the pool or beach. We dust off the bar-b-que, and we spend more time soaking in the vitamin D. Here are three tips to help enjoy the sunshine and family fun safely! The middle of the day (10 am to 4pm) is when the sun…
What You Didn’t Know About Physical Therapy
If you are “new” to physical therapy then chances are you don’t know much about this specialized field of health care. You might think of physical therapists as just massage therapists or personal trainers. This is quite far from the truth, but don’t feel bad! There are many, people who are uneducated about what a physical therapist…
Have you been told you need surgery?
“I have to get surgery for my torn meniscus. I’m going to be out of commission for a while.” “My back problems have gotten so bad that my doctor says I need surgery to repair the herniated disk.” “The MRI doesn’t look so good. Hopefully the surgery will be a quick fix.” Do any of…
You Shouldn’t Ignore Those Aches and Pains
Prior injuries, lack of physical activity, and existing chronic conditions increase the risk of injury. The pain felt may range from mild ache to a sharp, severe, pain. It is common for people to assume a good night’s sleep will cure the pain. Often this pain worsens the next morning. When the muscles and joints…