Physical Therapy
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…
Read MorePilates 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…
Read MoreWho 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…
Read MoreYoga 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreAlice’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…
Read MoreSafely 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…
Read MoreMindfulness 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…
Read MoreText 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…
Read MoreSuccess 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…
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