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Prevent Falls and Stay Independent: Your Guide to Safer Living
Why Balance Matters As we age, staying on our feet becomes more than just a goal - it's a key to living well. One in four older adults...

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May 92 min read
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Physical Therapy At Work: Ergonomics and Posture
Physical therapists don't just work in the clinic. Some play a key role in ergonomics - the science of designing or arranging workspaces,...

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Apr 23 min read
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Spring Back into Motion: Preventing Overuse Injuries
As flowers bloom and the days get longer, it's natural to want to get outside. Whether you're digging in your garden, hitting the trails,...

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Mar 123 min read
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Move Your Way to a Healthier Heart: A Physical Therapist's Guide
Your heart is your body's most important muscle. Like any muscle, it needs regular exercise to stay strong and healthy. This February, as...

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Feb 173 min read
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Reflecting on 2024
Wow, it’s already that time… time to say goodbye to 2024 and ring in 2025. We thank you for putting your trust in our team of therapists,...

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Dec 17, 20241 min read
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2 Simple Stretches to Avoid Low Back Pain
In October, one of our in-house physical therapists, Dr. Michael Lian, explained common causes of lower back pain. We now continue the...

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Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Is there a Connection between Physical Therapy & Sleep?
You’ve heard it said many times: Sleep is essential for our health and well-being. It helps our bodies recover, boosts our mood, and...

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Nov 13, 20242 min read
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“Why does my lower back hurt?”
By Dr. Michael Lian, PT, DPT It’s a simple question with a complicated answer. There are a lot of reasons your back can hurt but I’m...

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Oct 29, 20242 min read
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Why Knees Need Physical Therapy
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons believes physical therapy is a necessary part of the recovery process after most orthopedic...

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Oct 15, 20242 min read
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Osteoporosis in Men: An Overlooked Concern
By Sarah Wisher, PTA W hile osteoporosis is often seen as a women’s health issue, did you know it is increasingly being recognized as a...

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Sep 10, 20243 min read
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Can Going Back To School Cause Back Pain?
S tudents will always have things to carry back and forth between home and school. A backpack is a great way to do that, but if they're...

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Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Simple Ways to Improve Your Balance
By Teresa Fox, PTA Unlike Olympic gymnasts, we do not think about our balance, until we lose it. As we age, balance is key to walking,...

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Jul 16, 20243 min read
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How Emotion Affects Physical Pain
By Rui (Natalie) Han, PTA We’ve all heard about the mind/body connection. But how does the mind/body connection come into play during...

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Jun 6, 20242 min read
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What are muscle spasms?
Causes, prevention, and treatment by Marina Amin, PTA We all know that awful, sudden pain known as a muscle spasm. But what causes it? A...

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May 7, 20242 min read
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An Often-Forgotten Cause of Headaches
By Shane Oliver, MPT What do most people do when they have a headache? Reach for a pain reliever? Lie down in a dark, quiet room? Few...

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Apr 9, 20242 min read
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Stretching: Is it Important?
By Noah Funk, PTA Have you ever wondered about the importance of stretching in your daily routine? Does stretching impact overall health...

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Mar 7, 20242 min read
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Want to do more? Get a stronger core!
Strong cores aren’t just for aesthetics and it is important for everyone to maintain a strong core. By training your core, you can...

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Apr 3, 20234 min read
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The Road to Recovery After a Concussion
BrainPlus™ is a comprehensive concussion management program unique to California Therapy Solutions and offered in conjunction with...

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Jan 9, 20235 min read
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Should you go to physical therapy before or after a total joint replacement?
Trick question! Going to physical therapy both before and after a total joint replacement can improve your recovery outlook. It is...

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Dec 19, 20222 min read
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Hidden Injuries Cause Pain In More Places Than Sports
It's well known that athletes hide injuries, but they're not the only group known to do this. Performers like dancers keep injury...

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Oct 7, 20222 min read
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