Newly discovered Alzheimer’s genes further hope for future treatments

March 1, 2019 in Dana Point ,Uncategorized

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01
2019

  (CNN)An analysis of the genetic makeup of more than 94,000 people in the United States and Europe with clinically diagnosed Alzheimer’s led to the discovery of four new genetic […]

The Four Qualities of Quality Physical Therapy

March 1, 2019 in Physical Therapy

Mar
01
2019

  Despite what you may believe, all physical therapy is not created equal. Too many people would rather live in pain than go to PT because they had a bad […]

How to Activate Your Scapular Muscles to Alleviate Pain

February 20, 2019 in Physical Therapy

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20
2019

BY SEAN SWOPES, PT, DPT, CSCS, RAUSCH PHYSICAL THERAPY As a physical therapist, I find that pain in the shoulder/neck area is one of the more common reasons why patients […]

3 Ways a Physical Therapist Can Help Manage Headaches

February 1, 2019 in Dana Point ,Uncategorized

Feb
01
2019

Headaches affect 47% of the global population and are described by the type and location of pain in the head. Many headaches are harmless and resolve gradually. However, more frequent […]

How to make S.M.A.R.T. Goals in 2019

January 15, 2019 in Physical Therapy ,Wellness

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15
2019

  No matter what your New Year’s Resolution may be, making real change requires strategic planning. PT Ashley Heller explains how setting S.M.A.R.T. goals will help you stick to your […]

Keep Your Immune System Healthy

January 1, 2019 in Dana Point ,Uncategorized

Jan
01
2019

Your immune system defends you against the viruses that cause colds and flu. These eight steps can help support your immune system so it’s ready to fight those viruses. Eat […]

Eggs Are Among The Healthiest Foods You Can Eat

January 1, 2019 in Dana Point ,Uncategorized

Jan
01
2019

Eggs were unfairly demonized because the yolks are high in cholesterol. However, studies show that cholesterol from eggs doesn’t raise blood cholesterol in the majority of people. New studies that include hundreds of […]

A Guide to Burnout

January 1, 2019 in Dana Point ,Uncategorized

Jan
01
2019

Overview Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion that can zap the joy out of your career, friendships, and family interactions. Continual exposure to stressful situations, like caring […]

How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Sciatica Symptoms

December 30, 2018 in Physical Therapy

Dec
30
2018

  Whether it be because they’re undiagnosed or because their doctor just prescribed pain medication for the symptoms, many people with sciatica fail to realize that a physical therapist can […]

Exercises You Should Always Do After Age 50

November 8, 2018 in Physical Therapy ,Wellness

Nov
08
2018

  You may have seen a social media post sharing an article, “14 Exercises to Never Do After Age 50.” While the article has since been removed, it caused a […]

Five Easy-to-Remember Run Cues to Help You Stay Injury-Free

November 7, 2018 in Running

Nov
07
2018

  Ever feel overwhelmed by all the running advice out there? PT Max Biessmann shares his five key things to focus on to improve your run form and help stave […]

Understanding Chronic Pain and How to Avoid It

November 7, 2018 in Physical Therapy ,Wellness

Nov
07
2018

  If injury equals pain, you’d think that once an injury is healed, the pain would go away. So what about pain that lasts longer than the initial injury itself? […]