by Micole Canlas | Apr 18, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Uncategorized
By: Rita G. Reid, MSPT I like to look at the abdominal cavity as a canister or piston. If you look at the diagram, the top of the canister is the diaphragm which pushes down with each inhalation & raises up with exhalation. Erector Spinae and Transverse Abdominus...
by buildpt | Apr 3, 2019 | Healthy Living, Injury Prevention
A “weekend warrior” is someone who, due to the hectic nature of a typical workweek, opts to cram most of her or his exercise into weekend workouts, activities, games and/or competitions. And while most physical...
by buildpt | Apr 2, 2019 | Healthy Living, Physical Therapy
All kids need exercise. Stacks of scientific research through the years support the myriad ways exercise helps young bodies and minds as they develop and grow. It’s important, then, for parents to encourage their children to be active and develop healthful...
by buildpt | Mar 5, 2019 | Healthy Living
At a time when studies indicate people are getting increasingly less sleep, one thing remains clear: we need to take sleep much more seriously as it is critical to both health and healing. Those who don’t get enough sleep are prone to lots of health-related issues...
by buildpt | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a large portion of the nation’s attention turns to the “March Madness” NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in the coming days, Walnut Creek physical therapist Hiten Davé says now is an ideal time to educate fans, young competitors and even...
by buildpt | Feb 5, 2019 | Physical Therapy
While it’s expected that most older people tend to slow down with age, the notion that seniors and soon-to-be seniors should trade in exercise and their active lifestyles for bingo and rocking chairs is definitely antiquated, says Walnut Creek physical...
by buildpt | Feb 4, 2019 | Physical Therapy
A recently published medical study on the role exercise plays in preventing the risk of prolonged back pain only reinforces the healing power movement has in our everyday lives. Published last month by JAMA (Journal of American Medical Association) Internal Medicine,...
by buildpt | Feb 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
In an era of specialization in sports involving athletes of all ages, physical therapists join most medical experts in agreeing that young athletes generally remain mentally and physically healthier, achieve greater success, and learn to enjoy a lifetime of physical...
by buildpt | Feb 4, 2019 | Physical Therapy
Orthopedic professionals such as physicians and physical therapists often refer to the human body’s kinetic chain – the notion that all bones, joints and “links” are connected, and that movement in one area can affect function in all areas. While not officially part...
by buildpt | Feb 4, 2019 | Physical Therapy
Finding a workout routine that fits your personality is one of the key ways to achieve optimal results, says Walnut Creek physical therapist Hiten Davé. And, that holds particularly true for introverts – those who may be uneasy about joining a gym or a fitness class...
