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The Fountain of Youth: Staying Young
…ne; 70-80 years a 30% decline; and 80-90 years a 30% decline. Decreased strength results from loss of muscle mass, explained by a decrease in activity level. Most people are not as active after the age of 50 when they become senior citizens. Some of this may be related to disease and injury, but much of it is due to poor lifestyle habits. Elderly strength trainers consistently perform at a comparable level to younger strength trainers indicat… Continue reading
Camellia Wu, Yonemoto Physical Therapy’s New Community Outreach Director
… outreach, marketing, and relationship building with community members. Camellia actively volunteers at the Huntington Memorial Hospital, and she also serves on a volunteer basis as the program coordinator for the Pasadena Senior Center. In her free time, Camellia helps to increase senior awareness about programs, rights, and health issues. She also acts as an ambassador for the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce. Camellia is fluent in both Manda… Continue reading
Community Involvement
Pictured above: Sheila and Stan Yonemoto receiving the 2009 San Gabriel Valley Boy Scout Distinguished Citizens Award Yonemoto Physical Therapy Services is a proud member of the Alhambra community. We are committed to giving back to community organizations and charities in Alhambra, South Pasadena, Pasadena, San Gabriel, San Marino, and other cities. We have been active in the community since the beginning, giving talks about wellness to senior … Continue reading
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Physical Therapy in Alhambra
… drive. Alhambra Community Transit: The City of Alhambra offers 25 cents fare for travel within Alhambra City limits. Call an ACT representative at (626) 289-1220 for the most up-to-date information. See the route map here. Senior Ride: Free local transportation service to Alhambra residents 60+ years of age, or disabled residents of any age. Curb-to-curb service will transport seniors throughout city for any purpose and up to two miles bey… Continue reading
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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
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Tagged body balance, dysfunction, health care, illness, omega 3, rehabilitation, treatment, whole body health
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Kimberly Gin – Physical Therapy Aide
Kimberly Gin – Physical Therapy Aide Kimberly is currently a senior majoring in exercise science at California State University, Los Angeles (CalState LA). While volunteering at the mobility center at CalState LA, she became interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The hands-on experience she gained while guiding individuals with physical impairments through therapeutic exercises sparked her interest in physical therapy. In… Continue reading
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Working Longer
… be penalized by having benefits reduced as their earnings increase. With this bill, people will probably be working longer, making it necessary for them to maintain better health. I also read about some very active working seniors, 70- 90 years old, who were operating home businesses or still employed. If the majority of folks who reach age 65 still need to or would like to continue working, they will have to take better care of their health t… Continue reading
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Tagged lifetime learning, mind and body, woking after 65
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Physical Therapy Near South Pasadena
…r physical therapist Check out our facilities Read patient success stories Find out what to expect Contact us today FAQs about Yonemoto Dial a Ride Do you need a ride from your home to Yonemoto Physical Therapy? Disabled and senior South Pasadena residents can use the the Dial A Ride service. It is a low cost door to door transportation option provided by the City of South Pasadena. Advanced reservation requests are required to use the servic… Continue reading
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Urinary Incontinence
Stress incontinence is the loss of control of urine during simple activities. Any increase in intra-abdominal pressure, like laughing, coughing, sneezing or sudden movement, can cause a loss of control. Stress incontinence is the loss of control of urine during simple activities. Any increase in intra-abdominal pressure, like laughing, coughing, sneezing or sudden movement, can cause a loss of control. Urinary stress incontinence can be found in… Continue reading