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Is It Magic or Is It IMT?
… points influenced by the hypothalamus, autonomic nervous system and cortical parts of the brain. These points are contacted to create a change in the pressures and tensions in the tissue. Most people could tell which hip is painful as they watched a man with hip pain walking. They might not be able to articulate that the sound of his foot fall is heavier on the right or that he grimaces slightly as he lands on the left foot or that his knee do… Continue reading
Understanding Integrative Manual Therapy
…e them of a particular malady. When Einstein revolutionized the field of physics, he did so with a blank blackboard containing no assumptions from the past. We approach each patient the same way. For example, a conventional label of “fibromyalgia” is often related to a weakened immune system and the impact of toxicity in the body. The nature of that immune deficiency and toxicity varies from person to person. We treat each client as a unique … Continue reading
Posted in IMT, Physical Therapy
Tagged body balance, dysfunction, health care, illness, omega 3, rehabilitation, treatment, whole body health
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Improving Your Golf Game with Physical Therapy
…te to a program. Once determined, the structure of the customized program will follow a release, re-educate and rebuild process. First, when pain is present, sophisticated instruments help accelerate tissue repair and reduce painful inflammation in muscles and joints that may hinder your ability to play golf. Then, revolutionary therapeutic stretching techniques will be provided to release connective tissue tightness presently restricting your … Continue reading
Posted in Physical Therapy
Tagged body balance, control, endurance, fitness training, golf, golf game, golf swing, injuries, strength
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Aerobic Exercise
…o wish to trim the fat off the body as well. With that other form of exercise (anaerobic, meaning without oxygen), there is also greater risk of building up waste products in the form of lactic acid in the muscle which can be painful. Q: Are there other types of aerobic exercise? A: As long as you do a repetitive activity that involves a greater demand on your heart and lungs for a sustained period of time (usually 20 minutes is advised), you are… Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Diet, Exercise, Keys to Fitness
Tagged aerobic exercise, physical conditioning, safe aerobic exercise, walking, weight loss
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Yonemoto Physical Therapy has Biofreeze
…xibility, etc.). The menthol in the Biofreeze® stimulates specific sensory receptors in the skin, thereby blocking other receptors from sending pain signals to the brain. It can be used before exercise or therapy (to relieve painful movement), and afterwards (to soothe muscle or joint soreness). In some cases, Biofreeze® products may even be used during exercises or therapy. We carry the following sizes: 3 oz. Roll-on 4 oz. Gel tube with hands-… Continue reading
Travel Fitness
… to your neck every 30 minutes. Also, driving with your arms supported also helps (pillow on your lap if the arm rests don’t match your body). Q: How long should I drive at a time? A: I usually tell my patients who have painful backs to stretch at least once an hour. That means stopping the car in a safe place and getting out and walking about for a few minutes. The stretch helps the legs and back. Q: After driving for a long time, would yo… Continue reading
Posted in Advice, Keys to Fitness
Tagged airplane, car travel, neck stretches, safe lifting, stretching, travel, vacation
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Moving with Grace
…eps. The other ran almost noiselessly as if his feet barely touched the ground with long, gazelle-like movements. The first runner seemed to expend a great deal of effort putting tremendous strain on his joints. It was almost painful to watch. The second runner made it look effortless which made me want to watch. I wanted to be more like the first runner as he moved with the grace of a well-trained athlete, effortlessly, noiselessly, timelessly, … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness, Physical Therapy
Tagged athletes, beauty, body balance, gracefulness, joints, movement, muscle weakness, running, strengthening, walking
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Hip Pain
The hip is the area where your thigh and pelvis bone meet. It is important because it helps to support the weight of the body and maintain balance. Hip pain can be caused by a number of different problems in the ligaments, muscles, tendons, and other structures that help support the hip. If you experience acute hip pain, see your doctor before it becomes a chronic problem. Physical therapy can help eliminate or postpone the need for painful, tot… Continue reading
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Aquatic Physical Therapy
…us injuries Why Try Aquatic Physical Therapy? Promotes independence among patients Reduces pain sensitivity Decreases muscle spasm Enhances morale and confidence Improves body awareness and balance On land, gravity can add painful pressure to already stressed joints and muscles. Aquatic physical therapy uses low impact movements and the support, warmth, resistance, and buoyancy that water provides to create a safe and gentle environment for re… Continue reading
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Travel Fitness Tips
…ck stretches every 30 minutes when driving or sitting for long periods. Also, driving with your arms supported helps. Use a pillow on your lap if the armrests don’t match your body. I usually tell my patients who have painful backs to stretch at least once an hour. That means stopping the car in a safe place and walking around for a few minutes. The stretch helps the legs and the back. After driving for a long time, do not get the luggag… Continue reading