Below is a list of articles and links that we feel may be relevant for you in your quest for optimum health and information. While there is a vast amount of information on the web, we periodically select articles we feel are relevant for you, our patient. For the direct link to the full article, click on the blue hyperlink for the articles of interest to you.
Factors Associated with Computer Related Pains
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If you or someone you know is facing challenges or pain associated with excessive time on the computer, you are in luck. New technology always brings new challenges. While computers are certainly not new at this point, the knowledge of how to use them correctly without creating unnecessary stress and strain on the tissues has come a long way in the past twenty years.
- This study discusses where the general population is going first for their healthcare questions, specifically related to low back and neck pain. The results and discussion show that many people are not aware of the benefits and options provided by physical therapists as well as the ability for direct access to physical therapists. Going directly to your local physical therapist, bypassing your general practitioner can reduce the overall healthcare costs and helps you to start on the solution quicker. If your physical therapist performs a thorough evaluation and determines that you would benefit from a consult by your medical doctor, it is their responsibility to refer you up the chain.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL): why females are more prone to injury than males
- Every year in the US there is a 1/3,000 incidence rate of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury. The group that is most susceptible to this type of injury consists of 15-25 year olds who participate in sports that involve pivoting and cutting. Studies have shown that within this age group females are at least three (3) times as likely to sustain an ACL injury as compared to their male counterparts. There are a multitude of hypothetical culprits for this disparity. To learn more behind the possible causes of ACL injury prevalence in women, please click the link above to view the full article by Jaclyn Chan, B.S. Physiological Sciences from UCLA.
Five Keys to Prevention of Back Pain During Pregnancy
- The joys of pregnancy and being a new mother are undeniably endless. It is a special time that should be appreciated and relished. Unfortunately, many moms and moms-to-be have a difficult time enjoying their belly and/or baby grow because of back pain. It is estimated that 84% of women experience back pain at some point during their pregnancy. Many cases of back pain during pregnancy can be avoided by heeding to a few simple tips. Consulting your local physical therapist is the best way to obtain personalized care; however, the following are 5 steps to help get you started on a pain free pregnancy. To learn more, please click the link above to view the full article by Jacqueline Crowell, PT, DPT.
Benefits of Direct Access to Physical Therapy
- Physical therapists are not required to have a referral from a physician in order to provide treatment. The scope of practice of a licensed physical therapist in 1965 was set forth in then Section 2660 of the Business and Professions Code (All section references are to that Code)
- Because Patellar Tendinopathy is so common and affects such a large, general population, it is of great importance to the team here at BreakThrough Physical Therapy that we educate our patients on the causes, symptoms, and available treatment for this condition.
Ten Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
- The Holidays are a great time of year for many, spending increased time with friends and family. This Holiday Season, give yourself the gift of health and wellness with these simple tips.
New Years Resolution Reality and Tips
- Every year, we see an influx of patients in late February, March and April who made a New Year’s Resolution to improve their health, but went “too much, too fast” and spent a lot of time and monies for the wrong advice. They then spend the next 8-12 weeks with us, getting back on track. Let our therapists guide you through a successful New Year’s Plan so that you steadily improve through the first quarter, saving money and time while achieving or exceeding your goals.
Ten Tips for Setting New Year’s Resolutions
- It’s always a great time to take a break and plan for your future. Take a look at this great plan for how to be successful with your resolutions and help others by sharing your secrets to success via our facebook page.
New Years Resolutions: Staying Motivated
- Working on your resolutions and need a lift? Click the link above for a quick boost and reminder of how to stay positive, keep focused and achieve your goals! Have ideas to share? We welcome those too through our facebook page or our contact form.
- In today’s fast-paced society with lots of sitting, here is one idea you may not have considered as causative of hemorrhoids, hernia, constipation, challenges during birthing and even colon cancer. Click the link above to learn more about how physical therapy can help you to live a healther life!
Physical Therapy for Women: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that more than 24% of all women are affected by one or more pelvic floor dysfunctions. Chronic health problems associated with PFD are estimated to increase by 50% over the next 30 years due to the increasing numbers of women reaching the age of 65. Click the title above for more information on how awareness and treatment options have improved recently and how BreakThrough Physical Therapy can help.
Benefits of Physical Therapy after Foot and Ankle Immobilization
- After foot and ankle immobilization, it is critical to get the body moving by stretching the tighter tissues and strengthening the weak ones. Click the title above for the full article on what physical therapy does to help speed and improve revcovery after foot and ankle immobilization.
Compression Garments and Athletic Performance
- When walking, jogging or even sitting on the couch watching almost any sport on TV, you see all level of athletes wearing compression garments (CG). What are those for? Do they actually do something or are they just a fashion statement? Can they really make my performance better? Will my muscles recover faster? Well researchers are trying to answer these same questions.
Common Lower Extremity Injuries in the Running Athlete
- Running is one of the most widespread activities during which overuse injuries of the lower extremities occur. Studies estimated 27% to 70% of recreational and competitive distance runners sustain an overuse injury during a 1 year period. Click the link above to learn more about Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS), Patelofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis and Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) / Shin Splints.
Physical Therapy and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
- Who Gets Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
- How is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Diagnosed?
- How Can Thoracic Outlet Syndrome be Treated?
Aquatic Physical Therapy Benefits
- What is aquatic therapy? There is a common misconception that aqua therapy is primarily swimming with benefits being due to un-weighted joints. Both of those are true, however, aquatic therapy is not limited to those two points.
Returning to Sport After a Knee Injury
- Recovering from a knee injury can be a long process, whether it’s a minor sprain or a major knee surgery. There are certain steps you need to take to make sure you recover properly especially if you want to return to a specific activity or sport.
Are You an A+ Athlete? 10 Tests You Need to Pass
- Whether returning to sports after a long summer break or an injury, every athlete should evaluate their readiness to participate in sports in order to limit the risks of injuries. Participating in sports requires a combination of strength, flexibility, and balance.
The Treatment of Headaches with Physical Therapy
- Headaches can be a true debilitating problem. It is shown by the United States Center for Disease Control that headaches affect millions of people throughout the world every year. In fact, it is reported that up to 47% of the population will be affected by headaches in the next year.1
Use of Unloading Straps in the Management of Tennis Elbow
- Tennis elbow is a common diagnosis provided to many who may or may not play tennis. Often times, an unloading strap is used as a part of the treatment program. Learn about tennis elbow, the scientific principles behind the unloading strap and how physical therapy plays a critical role in the management and resolution of lateral epicondylitis/tennis elbow.
Improper Breathing Patterns and Neck Pain
- Many factors may contribute to neck pain in our daily lives. How does our breathing pattern influence the health of our neck?
Should I Exercise During Pregnancy?
- Pregnancy can be both an extremely rewarding and challenging time in the life of every mother. Research shows that exercise can help promote a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and recovery after childbirth.
Home Exercise Program Compliance is Essential to Rehabilitation
- You have many time constraints and you need a therapist who’ll guide you to the most efficient routine that you understand, can reproduce and keep up with over time.
Choosing the Right Running Shoe
- How much arch support do I need? Do I need cushioning? Is a minimalist shoe right for me? What else should I look for in a shoe? These are common questions that many individuals are plagued with when faced with the task of purchasing a new walking or running shoe. Choosing the right shoe to fit your needs and match your running style as well as your body’s natural structure is no easy task. There are numerous things to consider and hopefully, we can shed some light on how to make the right decision for you.
- Do you or someone you care about experience pain in your low back? Do you have tingling, weakness or numbness in your legs or feet, especially along the back (posterior aspect)?
Posture: You Versus Your Work Station
- Tired of battling your computer, your desk, keyboard, and mouse? Learn some basic principles for proper posture at your workstation or seek one on one postural and ergonomic analysis today.
- Doesn’t everyone want to get flexible? The term is everywhere. When you hear about the latest exercise craze one of the first things that are always being sold is flexibility. Do you have not enough or maybe too much flexibility?
- In the past, health care providers often instructed women to wait at least 6 weeks after giving birth to begin any exercises. The waiting game might be over depending on the type of delivery you had. Get help with safely returning to running and fitness in general.
Important Questions for Any Patient Considering Surgery to Ask
- You’ll achieve the best results from a surgery if you and your surgeon communicate openly and work together to achieve realistic goals. An understanding of your goals, expectations and motivation is essential to a successful partnership between you and your surgeon; helping both of you to determine whether surgery is the right choice for you.
- Did you know that you do not have to spend time or money going to the doctor prior to initiating physical therapy? BreakThrough’s physical therapists are highly trained and experienced. We are able to screen for “red flags” and fully evaluate not only what is going on, but help to figure out why and the treatable components. Of course those conditions that require further evaluation by another specialist get referred appropriately to ensure you are receiving the best care.
- Shoulder impingement is a general term describing a group of pathologies that occure at the shoulder joint. To learn more about what it is, the risk factors and causes and physical therapy for shoulder impingement, click the link above.
- Aerobic exercise is a continuous activity, maintained for a prolonged period of time. There are many benefits. In this article, Vicky lets you know a bit about them.