Diaz Olson Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation, Inc

For those of you that didn't get to visit the DOPT team on Halloween here's how we celebrated!

Here is our 2015 College Bowl Pool Game Winner!! Wayne wins a pie and a year's worth of bragging rights. If you want a chance to win a pie make sure to sign up for our March Madness Pool starting soon!

Who needs WEB MD when you have this website? Mike suggests patients look at The California Physical Therapy Association website to get a great deal of information. There is an interesting link that lists 143 symptoms and conditions. The range of the list is extensive, from Tendinitis to Hip labral tears, from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome to Multiple Sclerosis. The list includes most musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions that we see as physical therapists. Each topic ha...s the following sections: What is____________; How is it diagnosed; How does it feel; How can Physical Therapy help; Can this injury or condition be prevented; Real life experiences; What kind of physical therapist do I need; and Further Reading. Mike finds this to be a great resource for patients to get a quick summary of their condition and what Physical Therapy can do for them. Check it out!

We hope you had a great holiday season. We are back with another article to educate our followers. Inspired by Star Wars, Scott writes an article about Myofascia. To find out what it is and how it can benefit you, please read our latest article.

Thank you to Joan for a DOPT cake. It not only looks great it tastes great, too! We cannot eat it all so please stop by and get a piece.

Scott is back with another exercise that you should add to your daily routine. For those over 30 Scott suggests one exercise you must be doing.

Many people come into our office with back and neck pain in response to poor posture. Therapists use a combination of exercise and stretching to relieve the pain, but does it also help the posture?

Heather tackles the question: Standing or Sitting at your desk, which is better for you? How to make it through the work day with the least amount of pain.

Previously Scott revealed to us his favorite exercise, The Kettlebell Swing. Continuing the conversation, Scott bring out scientific evidence that supports his argument. Sounds like we all need to start taking classes! Check out his latest article here: http://www.diazolsonpt.com/kettlebell-science.html

Tightness in the hamstring? Regular stretching may not make it better. After an evaluation by your therapist, they may find you need to approach your hamstring a different way. Read this article by Duffy to learn more.