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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. Given these grim statistics, what can be done — and can massage therapy help […]

Where do I start with a personal hydration strategy? Sodium plays a vital role in helping your body maintain fluid balance and cognitive function. It is also involved in the […]

Sometimes pain relief can be accomplished through physical therapy. Physical therapy (PT) involves treatments that focus on the prevention and management of injuries or disabilities. PT helps to relieve pain, […]

The thoracic spine is often overlooked as a link in the origin of shoulder pain and/or neck pain. It shouldn’t be that hard to imagine once you think about the […]

After running 10 kilometers, or about 6.2 miles, as fast as possible, runners who received 10 minutes of massage therapy focused on the quadriceps experienced a greater decrease in pain […]

A sprained ankle is an injury to one or more ligaments in the ankle. Mild sprains may involve overstretching and irritating the ligaments, while severe sprains can cause the ligaments […]

Hi, my name is Kathryn and I am a PTA at Rausch PT in Dana Point, CA. Many of my patients would attest that I am a drill sergeant when […]

Meet our pelvic health and sports therapy PT Dr. Rebecca Gasca. Rebecca treats issues that are among either of these categories but also specializes in addressing these issues concurrently. Her […]

Only exercise for fun: Rather than being obsessed with what is optimal, focus on what is fun for you. Think about the activities that you used to enjoy when you were […]

I am really stiff and feel super tight! I should probably stretch more often or go to yoga or something right?!.. The all too common question that I get on […]

Meet Ashley our “Water Sports PT”. Ashley has been surfing locally in the area for 25 years and loves working with athletes. There are a range of injuries surfers can […]

Meet our all-star PT Brian Frank. Brian is skilled in treating orthopedic and sports injuries with youth, high school, and college-age athletes. He has always had an interest and been […]