by Micole Canlas | Jun 10, 2019 | Blog
Vertigo is a sudden feeling of dizziness that gives you a sensation that you are spinning. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo also known as BPPV, is the most common cause of vertigo. BPPV causes short episodes, typically lasting less than a minute of mild to extreme...
by buildpt | Jun 5, 2019 | Healthy Living, Running
How many miles can you log on a typical, well-made pair of running shoes? According to experts including physical therapists, the usual estimates place the mileage somewhere between 350 to 550 miles. That’s assuming you found a good pair of running...
by buildpt | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog
It’s vacation season, and for many that means visiting faraway friends, exploring new places and possibly even crossing some things off the ol’ bucket list. Unfortunately, traveling often also means lots of sitting, interrupted sleep patterns due to...
by buildpt | May 6, 2019 | Injury Prevention, Running
The longer days and warmer weather of spring can be invigorating, enticing runners of all levels to up their games. But while this time of year may motivate one to increase the duration, frequency and intensity of their runs, be cautious, say physical therapists...
by buildpt | May 3, 2019 | Injury Prevention
Studies show about three-quarters of all Americans will experience foot pain at some point in their lives. Of them, more than 2 million people who seek treatment each year will learn they suffer from an overuse condition called plantar fasciitis. Fortunately,...
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...
