Feb
27
2020
MASSAGE THERAPY & HEART HEALTH: MASSAGE MIGHT REDUCE RISKS & BENEFIT RECOVERY

February 27, 2020 in Rx Massage

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 […]

Feb
27
2020
Why is Sodium important…?

February 27, 2020 in Dana Point ,Uncategorized

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 […]

Feb
26
2020
Physical Therapy and Pain Management

February 26, 2020 in Dana Point ,Uncategorized

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, […]

Feb
21
2020
Do you know what shoulder and neck pain often have in common…?

February 21, 2020 in Uncategorized

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 […]

Jan
26
2020
MASSAGE REDUCES POST-RUN PAIN

January 26, 2020 in Rx Massage

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 […]

Jan
21
2020
Tips for healing a sprained ankle fast

January 21, 2020 in Dana Point ,Uncategorized

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 […]

Jan
07
2020
How Much Does Your Posture Weigh?

January 7, 2020 in Uncategorized

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 […]

Jan
03
2020
Employee Spotlight – Dr. Rebecca Gasca

January 3, 2020 in Client Spotlight

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 […]

Dec
23
2019
5 Lifestyle Tweaks That Will Dramatically Improve One’s Well being: “Only exercise for fun” with Emma Green and Dr. William Seeds

December 23, 2019 in Dana Point ,Uncategorized

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 […]

Dec
19
2019
To stretch or Not to stretch, That is The Question!?

December 19, 2019 in Uncategorized

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 […]

Dec
17
2019
Employee Spotlight – Ashley Heller

December 17, 2019 in Staff Spotlight

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 […]

Dec
01
2019
Pack PT-Employee – Brian Frank Spotlight

December 1, 2019 in Dana Point ,Uncategorized

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 […]