Sprains and strains are some of the most common athletic injuries that occur. I have seen these many times and they even occur in non-athletes. Sprain or strain, even though there is a subtle difference in the spelling, these two injuries are completely different. What is the difference? The difference in sprains vs strains is […]
Everyone has a different motivation for working out and those reasons can be very personal, complicated, or extremely simple. Everyone has their own reason, and it does not matter what that reason is. Why I workout I work out for several reasons, the main one being, I do not sleep well if I do no […]
Tummy time is crucial for a baby’s growth and development, according to the American Pediatric Association. But not all parents know what to do or how to perform tummy time with their babies. The rule of thumb is “back to sleep and tummy to play”. Back to sleep will help with reduction in SIDS also […]
Torticollis and plagiocephaly are 2 of the most common diagnoses I treat in the pediatric population, but what are they? Torticollis Is a condition when the muscles of the neck are tight causing a baby to turn their head to one side and tilted to the opposite side. Torticollis is a condition that can lead […]
Do you know how to dress in different climates to workout? Do you like to run, cycle, or do another workout outside? Do you live in a place like me (Vegas) where the temperature fluctuates from higher than 100 degrees in the summer to the 30-40’s in the winter? Whether your climate fluctuates that much […]
Patellofemoral pain syndrome is pain that occurs in the knee mainly when the patella or kneecap is not positioning correctly in the joint when your knee bends or straightens. In the knee joint, the patella is supposed to be positioned in the groove of the femur. If it runs outside of that groove, then the […]
Tips from a Pediatric Physical Therapist Normal child development is something most parents might worry about when they have a newborn baby. All of us that are parents know that having a newborn means not just sleepless nights and diaper changes but also many doctor appointments. Those appointments with the pediatrician have many purposes, including: […]
Many patients will ask me what Manual therapy is when I explain that I will be performing the technique on them. Manual Therapy is a skilled intervention the PT performs on the patient. Basically, the hands-on treatment you will get from a PT. There are many different types with the main ones listed below, although […]
At home cardio workouts are my go to when it gets to hot outside. If you are like me and live in a city that gets crazy hot in the summer, the last thing you want to do is cardio outside. It is also not the smartest thing to do, go running in more than […]
Last week, the blog post was my picks for the best workout gear (check it out here). But what about for larger sizes? I got a guest to write this post because she is a plus sized woman! See Her Opinion Below! Being a plus size woman, who is also 6 feet tall with a […]