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…
Text Neck – 21st Century Syndrome
Originally Posted on March 2, 2018 Look around. It’s likely you will see at least one individual staring down at their phone. You know the position: slumped shoulder, head flexed, phone low in hands. In fact, it may even be you! Chances are you are reading this from some type of mobile device. According to…
Success Story: Nicole’s Sciatica
Originally posted on January 19, 2018 “This is the second time I have come to Lafayette Physical Therapy and therapist Abel Romero. This first time was after a complete knee replacement; after therapy, I have had no discomfort in my knee. This time I came for severe sciatica pain in my right leg. With Abel’s…
Managing Headaches without the Pharmacy
Originally Posted on January 15, 2018 Most people have experienced a headache at some point in their life, and for some it can be a daily experience. It might feel like pressure, throbbing, stabbing, or piercing. It might be in your temples, may be behind your eye or it could feel like your head is…
What’s Up Down There? The role Physical Therapy in Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Originally Posted on January 15, 2018 Incontinence…Pelvic Pain…Pain with Intercourse? All taboo topics for much of our society but actually not uncommon to be treated in Physical Therapy. Many people who experience any of the above are too afraid/ashamed/(fill in the blank) to bring it up with their medical providers until it has often progressed…
Our Spines Can’t Define Us, No Matter What Degree!
Originally Posted on January 9, 2018 What is scoliosis? Do I need to be concerned about it? What’s the worst that could happen if I did nothing about it? Will it get worse over time? Can I do anything to make it better? These are some of the questions people often ask when they themselves, their child,…
Success Story: Daniel Konstantino on his torn ligaments
Originally Published on December 29, 2017 “I initially tore two ligaments in my ankle when our opponent fell on it during a high school soccer match. I know that torn ligaments are very slow to heal and I worried I would miss my soccer and track season. Luckily, Anne helped me through the first part…
