Success story! I very much support and am thankful for the wonderful work that Physical Therapists do! In my case, I came to PhysioFit for physical therapy to help with my inability to walk due to severe knee pain. The Sports Medicine and Surgery Doctor was my first stop in getting a diagnosis. He thought […]
After PT, she was Climbing Hills for 22 Days on Vacation; Pain FREE! Read More »
PhysioFit’s Holiday Season Wish List: We wish you a day of completely guilt-free eating and merry-making. Not ‘just because it’s Tis The Season’, but because there surely has to be at least one day a year where you get to eat what you choose without analyzing it. We wish you a big full-body hug from
Our 10 wishes for you this holiday season… Read More »
Are your feet healthy? Flat feet, foot pronation, or foot imbalances can lead to foot pain, knee pain, hip pain, back pain, and even shoulder pain. Here’s what we’ve got for you this week. Now at PhysioFit, we are offering a complimentary foot scan to show you how imbalances in your feet can lead to problems
Understanding Your Feet Read More »
Last week, I received an interesting question by email from a reader of my column in the Los Altos Town Crier. She was searching for natural knee pain relief, and her message echoed what so many people in our community struggle with every day. It’s a question a LOT of people who are looking for
Lady (53) With Severe Knee Pain Yells, “I’m Stuck!” Read More »
Your pelvic floor is a group of muscles at the base of your pelvis that support your bladder, bowel, and reproductive organs. Pelvic floor exercise has been proven to address a wide variety of symptoms, from incontinence and pelvic pain to sexual dysfunction and post-surgical recovery. A pelvic floor disorder: Is a condition in which
What is Your Pelvic Floor? Read More »
Going for a run? STRETCHES FOR RUNNERS Before a run, always warm up : 10 min jog or a speed walk. Ease into each stretch; don’t bounce or force it It is far better to stretch after a run than before. Let’s look at some stretches for runners to prevent injuries. 1. HAMSTRING STRETCH FOR
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We recently had a client contact our clinic last week and he asked us this question about squats… Is it normal for my knees to hurt during squats? He told us he was attending his local gym frequently (4-5 days a week) for the past year, to help him lose weight. He would perform exercises
Is it normal for knees to hurt during squats? Read More »
The “mummy tummy,” or “mommy pooch,” may be one of the top concerns postpartum women want to discuss but avoid out of embarrassment. The reality is, mummy tummy – that extra shelf of abdominal tissue that has a pooch-like appearance – is nothing to be embarrassed about. It’s an extremely common, albeit frustrating, issue
‘Mummy tummy’: The postpartum problem no one talks about Read More »
If there’s ever an injury that you just can’t predict or ever see coming, it’s a hamstring strain. And, aren’t they painful? Anyone whose ever suffered from one will tell you it feels as though something has “clasped the back of your leg” so tightly that it’s not only impossible to move, but it’s horrendously
How To Spot The Severity Of A Hamstring Strain Read More »
Most people think that when they get Knee Pain, it’ll eventually “ease off” and go away on its own. That they’ll wake up one morning and like “magic”, Knee Pain will be a thing of the past… But then 6 months later you’re still living with the discomfort of knee pain – often even worse than it was
Can Knee Replacement Surgery Be Avoided? Read More »
Now more than ever, we’ve found that our vision for patient care can’t be achieved under insurance company mandates. It’s that simple. Why is there actually more risk in being in network with every insurance carrier? I’ll tell you and it starts with the constraints we work under when accepting insurance reimbursement from many carriers
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