Sport related injuries are a common occurrence among both competitive and non-competitive athletes. Studies have shown that approximately three to seven million sport-related injuries occur annually in the United States. Injuries often affect the athlete’s psychological, and emotional health in addition to their physical health.

How long is the California coastline? It depends on who you ask. If you were to ask the California Research Service, they would say 840 miles. If you were to ask the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, they would say 3,427 miles. The disparity is not the product of error, but instead the result of each organizations method of measuring.

Rotator cuff tears can lead to progressive degenerative changes of bone, tendon, and cartilaginous structures of the shoulder joint causing pain and disability. People with rotator cuff tears are met with a decision to treat surgically or conservatively.

Social media platforms, like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, are popular and easily accessible sources for news, information, jokes and opinions. As these platforms have matured, they have been embraced by members of the fitness and healthcare industries…

We all want more for less. We want efficiency. We want to be the best at our trade. Most people know that in the real world if you want something you’re going to have to put the work in for it. It’s a universal value that is instilled into most of us from a young age

Blood flow restriction (BFR) is a training technique that uses pressurized cuffs, or wraps, to limit blood flow to the limbs during exercise. The goal of using a BFR system is to achieve improvements in muscle strength and hypertrophy with lower stress exercises. I

ACL injuries occur at an incidence of approximately 100,000 to 200,000 per year in the United States. Athletes traditionally have feared this type of injury due to their concern with the likelihood of a full return to their prior level of function.

Choosing the right PT for your rehab needs can be a challenge. Most people referred to PT have never been and/or don’t know what Physical Therapy is. Our patients constantly ask us for referals for their friends/families in other cities. Below are a few things to consider when choosing a PT.

Unfortunately, figuring out what your health insurance plan covers can be confusing. For many of our patients this is one of the most stressful, and annoying, steps in finding a doctor or physical therapist. What does in or out of network actually mean? What is the difference between co-pay and co-insurance? How does the deductible affect what I pay?