From Couch to 5K: Injury-Preventing Tips for Runners in Danville, CA
Running a 5K is an exciting challenge, whether you’re aiming for a personal goal or just looking to get more active. But if you’re new to running, jumping in too fast can lead to pain, soreness, and even serious injuries. Proper preparation is essential, not only to reach the finish line but to ensure you…
Spring Sports Are Coming: The Athlete’s Guide to Returning Stronger Than Ever
As spring approaches, athletes in Orinda, CA, are eager to return to the sports they love. Whether it’s soccer, baseball, tennis, or track and field, the new season brings excitement and fresh opportunities. However, coming back from a sports injury requires more than just motivation—it demands a smart and structured recovery plan. At Lafayette Physical…
Step-by-Step: Your Guide to Thriving After Surgery with Physical Therapy
Recovering from surgery can be a daunting process, but with the right support and guidance, it is possible to regain strength and functionality faster than many might anticipate. Physical therapy helps patients thrive after surgical procedures. At Lafayette Physical Therapy, experts are dedicated to providing personalized care plans that cater to the unique needs of…
Pilates An Overview
What is Pilates? Pilates is an exercise system developed by Joseph Pilates to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve overall health. Exercises are performed on a mat and on specially designed equipment. The Pilates system includes exercises for every part of the body and applications for every kind of activity. Created in the early part…
Who Is Your Physical Therapist
As the New Year is upon us, a common reflection is on the state of one’s health and well-being. We are usually good at taking care of others including children, our spouse and maybe even our parents, but we do not look at ourselves. Most people regularly attend their annual physical with their internist to…
Yoga May Be the Answer
Originally Posted on June 15, 2018 The earliest Yogic texts and mantras are thought to date back anywhere from 2,500-5,000 years ago. With the translation of “to yolk,” meaning “to link” or “to connect.” Yoga offers guidance for how individuals can interact with themselves, others, and their environment. It wasn’t until around the 14th century…
The Benefits of Massage Therapy
Originally posted on June 15, 2018 Therapeutic Massage involves holding, causing movement of the soft tissue, and/or applying pressure to the body. The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) defines it as the application of manual techniques with the intention of positively affecting the health and well being of the client. Those qualified to practice Massage…
Alice’s Return to Tae Kwon Do
Originally Posted on May 4, 2018 “About 7 years ago I started experiencing knee pain, but instead of treating it, I changed my workouts. Throughout the years my knees would get irritated on and off. Finally, I irritated my knee so much that I could not get rid of the pain on my own. I…
Safely Skiing the Slopes
Originally Posted on March 29, 2018 Now that California ski season is finally making an appearance, physical therapists are anticipating the usual increase in orthopedic injuries that come along with it. Patients come in with knee injuries, ankle pain, and sometimes even head and neck problems after a long weekend on the mountain. So, how…
Mindfulness as a Method of Increasing Well-being
Originally Posted on March 16, 2018 In this demanding world of ours, the mind is constantly pulled from past to future, scattering our thoughts and emotions and leaving us feeling stressed. If you are a busy bee like me, it is probably hard to find time to meditate. However, it is absolutely essential to both…
