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Low Back Pain Study Finds Physical Therapy Effective & Reduces Costs
Source: Fotolia You know it the moment it happens. You reach down to pick something up, twist the wrong way, or lift something heavy and all of a sudden you feel that sharp pain in your lower back. It...
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Youth Baseball Pitcher Injuries
Source: Fotolia Bigger, stronger, faster is the mantra of many athletes, continually looking for that extra advantage. Playing through pain is considered a badge of honor. However, when it comes to...
View ArticleParkinson’s Disease Physical Therapy Now Offered in Orange/Garden Grove Office
Orange, Calif. (July 20, 2015) — Specialized physical therapy treatment for Parkinson’s Disease patients will now be offered by licensed physical therapist Adam Nadler, MPT, in the Orange/Garden Grove...
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Study Shows Benefits of Exercise for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients
Source: Fotolia Another study showing the positive benefits of exercise, this time as it relates to Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. This is very important research because as yet, there is no...
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Congrats to Jason Day for Winning the P.G.A. Championship
Michael McKindley evaluates a patient for BPPV commonly referred to as vertigo. We would like to join the golfing community in celebrating Jason Day’s record-setting P.G.A. Championship victory on...
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U.S. Soccer Bans Headers in Children Under 10 Years of Age
Source: Fotolia Gone are the days when “getting your bell rung” on the field was considered a badge of honor. Over the last few years more attention and awareness has been placed on head injuries and...
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Moira Docherty, DPT, Joins Progressive Physical Therapy in Costa Mesa/Newport...
We are pleased to announce the addition of Moira Docherty, DPT, to our physical therapy office in Costa Mesa/Newport Beach. A native of Huntington Beach, she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy...
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Sean Kim, DPT Joins Costa Mesa Office
Progressive Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is pleased to announce that Sean Kim, DPT, who grew up in Costa Mesa, and went on to become an honors graduate from Sacred Heart University, has joined...
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Understanding the Difference Between Soreness and Pain
How do you know when you’ve done too much, or too little? This is one of the most common questions that we are asked. Let’s start by understanding the difference between soreness and pain. Soreness is...
View Article3 Simple Ways to Move More at Work or Home
Move! Move! Move! – This should be your mantra for 2016. Just when you were doing great with your daily exercise program, you find out it’s still not enough. Research is showing that you need to keep...
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Injury Prevention and Rapid Recovery Blueprint
Step up exercises helps functionally strengthen quads and glutes and are helpful in preventing a knee injury. Should any injury occur or if surgery has been performed on the knee, they can aid the...
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Better Soon and Later: Prehabilitation for Cancer Treatment
There’s growing evidence that adding a “p” to rehabilitation improves patient outcomes pre- and postsurgery and following cancer treatments—and saves money, too. Reprinted from APTA InMotion By...
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RICE and MEAT: Physical Therapy Terms You Need to Know for Sports Injuries
When you hear the words rice and meat, we won’t blame you for thinking about food! In the physical therapy world, the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) has long been the recommended...
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Sports Injury Rehabilitation 101
Sports Injury Rehabilitation 101 Injuries can occur in any sporting activity. Professional athletes in particular, are prone to injuries due to the excessive wear and tear associated with the demands...
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Prehab – The Role of Exercise Before Surgery
If you or someone you know is preparing for an upcoming surgery, the information you are about to read will be very useful. Most individuals are familiar with the thought of rehabilitation after...
View ArticleLess Than 3% of the Public is Considered Healthy. Are You in this Group?
Only 2.7 percent of the U.S. adult population achieves all four of some basic behavioral characteristics that researchers say would constitute a “healthy lifestyle” and help protect against...
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Avoiding Weekend Warrior Injuries
It’s important to be physically active, and avoid injuries at the same time. This is especially important for a ‘weekend warrior’. If you are sedentary, it’s extremely important to plan ahead in order...
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Learn to Walk or Run Properly
People enjoy walking or running for a number of reasons. For many, it’s a simple form of exercise. For some, it’s about ‘the freedom of the road’ and ‘being one with nature’, while others find it an...
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Physical Therapy after Joint Replacement
Do you find that daily activities have become painful due to joint pain? Arthritis, injuries and overuse of muscles and joints can cause discomfort and limit mobility. In some cases, standing, walking,...
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Injury Prevention and Rapid Recovery Blueprint
Step up exercises helps functionally strengthen quads and glutes and are helpful in preventing a knee injury. Should any injury occur or if surgery has been performed on the knee, they can aid the...
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