Presidio Sport & Medicine

Newsletter: Enjoy the Holiday Season and Start 2021 Healthy and Injury-free! (VIDEO) - https://mailchi.mp//strengthening-chris-chorak-physical-th

We're Open! - https://mailchi.mp/presidiosport/we-are-open

Amber Richard, DPT (PT Mindfully) is hosting a great skills-based pain management workshop this weekend for individuals with persistent pain. Sign up and share with your loved ones

Starting off the week on a lighthearted note with last week’s Halloween Shenanigans at our Mill Valley and San Francisco clinics

Leslie Donohue, MPT, brings over 20 years of #PhysicalTherapy experience to our #MillValley clinic. It’s not unusual that people with dance backgrounds make the transition to being a #PhysicalTherapist! We’ve had a number of former dancers on our staff.

Newsletter: Winter is Coming - Are Your Knees Ready? - https://mailchi.mp//winter-sports-common-injuries-preventi

Yep, we'd agree that #PhysicalTherapy can be a pretty cool job.

Our #SanFrancisco clinic director, Beth Mickelson, DPT, does seem to have a special magic about her! We are grateful to have her knowledge and intuition guiding our SF #PhysicalTherapy team.

In celebration of #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth, we'll be sharing musings and stories from our wonderful PT staff at Presidio Sport & Medicine. First up, we have Laurel Stephens, PT, DPT, from our #SanFrancisco office. Fun Fact: Laurel started out as a Physical Therapy Aide at PSM and came back after receiving her doctorate in #PhysicalTherapy from #UCSF.

Our next newsletter is on #Posture! Our #MillValley Physical Therapist, Leslie Donohue, MPT, shares her thoughts on proper alignment. Also, we have a new Physical Therapist on our San Francisco team! Learn more about Athenie Galvez, PT, DPT, CSCS. https://mailchi.mp//look-good-feel-good-posture-tips-physi

#CarolineRunsAMarathon. We’ve made it over the bridge!

Follow #CarolineRunsAMarathon on our Instagram! https://instagram.com/p/CFmqyApJ8hg/

Here's some #motivation for your Friday Morning! Reap the benefits of getting "comfortable with the uncomfortable" by starting an exercise routine. "What’s remarkable and encouraging about these studies is that the subjects weren’t exercising at heroic intensities or volumes. They were simply doing something that was physically challenging for them going from no exercise to some exercise; one need not be an elite athlete or fitness nerd to reap the bulletproofing benefits of exercise."

Book a Saturday #PhysicalTherapy appointment at our San Francisco or Mill Valley locations! We've opened up Saturday morning availability 8am-12pm to provide an opportunity to receive lower-risk in-clinic care with 1-2 Physical Therapists in-clinic, and a minimal number of essential staff. Call our clinics (San Francisco: 415-561-6655 or Mill Valley: 415-888-2289), or email us at [email protected] for more information about scheduling.

Having trouble nailing down your #exercise #routine? Check out Chris Chorak's PDF guide to building a well-rounded 30-minute workout!

"When I went in for my very first appointment I was greeted with such care and empathy. When I met with my physical therapist, Laurel, I felt she knew exactly where I was and where I wanted to go in terms of recovery. When I explained what my goals were, along with my concerns, I felt like she truly listened to me. She is incredibly talented and an expert in what she does." Read the rest of this patient's testimonial on our #SanFrancisco #PhysicalTherapist Laurel's page on our website. You can read more about your practitioner's background and interests on our website, or you can get in touch with our Client Services team at [email protected] if you have any other questions.

Book a Saturday #PhysicalTherapy appointment at our San Francisco or Mill Valley locations! We've opened up Saturday morning availability 8am-12pm to provide an opportunity to receive lower-risk in-clinic care with 1-2 Physical Therapists in-clinic, and a minimal number of essential staff. Call our clinics (San Francisco: 415-561-6655 or Mill Valley: 415-888-2289), or email us at [email protected] for more information about scheduling.

"How can we care for ourselves and feel emotionally strong while remaining aware and acting compassionately in the face of other people's suffering?" - Kristen Jones Neff, "7 Simple Steps to Achieve Self Care," Marin Magazine

What does life look like after COVID-19 hospitalization? Studies are showing that recovery still continues after you leave the hospital, and we are here to help. Reach out to [email protected] for any questions regarding scheduling in-clinic care or virtual Telehealth sessions. "At least half of all patients who survive treatment in an intensive care unit will experience at least one of a triad of problems associated with post-intensive care syndrome, or PICS, and this m...ay be true for people recovering from COVID-19 following ICU care. PICS can manifest as problems with physical function, cognition and mental health, according to a fact sheet from the American Thoracic Society."

June Newsletter: Is Your Body Feeling Out of Sorts? - https://mailchi.mp//june-newsletter-direct-access-physical

We're now offering FREE online classes! We understand that lock down has been tough for both mind and body, and we wanted to hold an accessible space for people to stay healthy and move safely. Register for our Zoom classes on our website: http://www.presidiosport.com/services/free-online-classes/ Please note: Healthy Backs is limited to 8 participants, and registration is currently closed. Please reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in participating i...n a possible second group. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

We're foraying into the world of FREE online classes! Our Mill Valley Physical Therapist, Kaylin Mordock, MPT, will be hosting a free progressive course on Healthy Backs for Seniors starting next Wednesday. Space is limited to 8 participants to provide an intimate space for learning and allow for more personal interaction. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to share this opportunity with your loved ones who would be interested, regardless if they are a patient or not! We will ...be posting schedules soon for the following classes: - Lower Body Strengthening: Foundations & Power with Dorian Danic, PT, DPT, OCS - Getting Re(Acquainted) With Your Body with Amber Richard, DPT #OnlineClasses #PhysicalTherapy #SanFranciscoBayArea #MillValley #BackHealth #Wellness #PresidioSportMedicine

We are so happy to have our ART specialist, Bryan Sharpe, ready to safely treat clients! He will be taking appointments on Mondays and Wednesdays in Mill Valley, and Fridays in San Francisco. If you have any questions or concerns, please DM us or email [email protected].

Meet some of the wonderful people behind PSM! We are going to be doing a series of staff features on our Physical Therapists offering online services, from Physical Therapy appointments to free online workouts. Dorian has been a Physical Therapist at our San Francisco office since 2017. He is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and has certifications in CrossFit Training, Functional Movement Taping, Myofascial Decompression, and Blood Flow Restriction Training. ...As our SF Clinic OSHA officer, Dorian has an essential role in keeping our daily in-clinic operations safe for patients and staff, and has been vehemently researching the up-to-date safety recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic. How is he handling shelter-in-place? "I have been keeping grounded by following a morning meditation guided by Roger Nolan, MFT, from the yoga studio of my hometown, South Pasadena." (It looks like chocolate cake helps, too.) At this time, Dorian is offering virtual Physical Therapy sessions, and will be launching a weekly free Zoom class on Lower Body Strengthening. DM us to inquire about scheduling, and stay tuned for more details on our online class offerings. @ Presidio Sport & Medicine

Our Mill Valley team has been busy getting the clinic ready for patients tomorrow! Check out that before and after - all items were taken off the hooks and out of storage for a nice and thorough cleaning. @ Presidio Sport & Medicine

Clinic Updates: Mill Valley Re-opening, Medicare covering Telehealth, our Newsletters resume! - https://mailchi.mp/presidiosport/clinic-update-05-04-20

The Bay Area has extended the Shelter-in-Place order, and for some of you, that means further delay of your #PhysicalTherapy treatment. We still offer in-clinic care at our San Francisco location for those with urgent needs, and Telehealth appointments for current patients. If you have any questions regarding #Telehealth or our current safety protocols for in-clinic care, DM us or call the clinic at 415-561-6655. We are open 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Otherwise, take care and #StayHome for your safety and the safety of others.

Have you been feeling body aches and pains lately? Here is a 5 minute refresher on how pain works!

Telehealth Update - https://mailchi.mp/presidiosport/covid-19-closures-4780454

UPDATE: New Clinic Hours & Telehealth Option - https://mailchi.mp/presidiosport/covid-19-closures-4771098

In accordance with the shelter-in-place in effect as of midnight, March 17, 2020, our Presidio Sport & Medicine clinics will be closing and canceling all appointments through April 7, 2020. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation, and will update our status if things change. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].

An update from Presidio Sport & Medicine on COVID-19 - https://mailchi.mp/presidiosport/presidio-sport-covid-19

If you have any gently-used or new clothes that are in need of a new home, consider dropping them off to either our San Francisco or Mill Valley clinics. We're hosting clothing drives with St. Anthony Foundation and Bloom Marin through the end of March! Send us a DM or email us at [email protected] for more information.

February Newsletter: Is Barry's Bootcamp for you? Reviewed by Dorian Danic, PT, DPT, OCS - https://mailchi.mp//feb-newsletter-barrys-bootcamp-lombard

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Client Service Specialist to join our San Francisco clinic. We are a Physical Therapist-owned clinic with one location in the Presidio of San Francisco and another in Mill Valley. We focus on outpatient orthopedics with emphasis on manual therapy, exercise, education, and returning clients to activities they love. Our environment is dynamic, innovative, and supportive. Our culture is passionate, empathetic and collaborative. Thinking you could be a good fit for the team? Apply today.

Our #ContinuingEducation course with The Running Clinic is coming up soon. We still have some spots open - don't miss out! Register here: http://bit.ly/TRCSanFrancisco You can use the code SFCC75 for $75 off.

Calling all front desk rock stars! Our San Francisco office, located in the beautiful Presidio, is looking for a full-time Client Service Specialist. If you're interested, please apply through our Craigslist ad.

Bringing back an oldie but a goodie: "Is there a difference between abdominal strengthening and core stabilization? The answer is yes." #physicaltherapy #core #abs #stabilization #fitness #health #wellness

Meet PSM Transitional Trainer, Ixander Correa! Swipe right to see him demonstrate a simple, but challenging, full-body exercise: Primal Stance Holds. Muscle Groups Targeted: Legs (Quads), Core (Transverse Abdominis), Shoulders (Deltoids and Mid-Scapulae) Recommended: 20-30 second hold, 2-3 reps... 1. Start in a quadruped position with your knees and hands on the floor. 2. Lift your knees above ground, remembering to keep your core engaged, hips squared, and shoulder blades back and down. You should feel your quad muscles firing. Increase difficulty by lifting one foot off the group and holding the position. Repeat with the other side. You can also modify the exercise to challenge the core more by shifting your body forward, or to challenge the lower extremities by leaning back. Ixander has recently opened up more hours in our San Francisco office! DM us or email [email protected] to inquire about scheduling with Ixander. @ Presidio Sport & Medicine

Runner’s knee? Most likely due to overload. Mechanical Stress Quantification is key. Treat yourself to The Running Clinic's BJSM-certified, thought-provoking course: http://bit.ly/TRCSanFrancisco

Ski Conditioning starts again in t-minus 2 hours! We still have a few more spots open - drop in for $18 and get your body moving!

Is #fitness part of your #2020resolutions? Group classes are a great way to get motivated! If you're feeling a little overwhelmed with options, our Physical Therapists tried out some of the more popular group class options in the #SFBayArea, and weigh in on everything from injury risk to ambiance. Read more in our newsletter.

Struggling with overstriders? Optimal cadence is crucial for performance. We will host The Running Clinic on 29 February-1 March, 2020 to let the evidence speak for itself: http://bit.ly/TRCSanFrancisco

We brought Ski Conditioning back for a second series, starting February! Classes will start on February 4th, and will continue weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7pm until March 10. The classes will be led by Dorian Danic, PT, DPT, OCS and Anthony Trainor, Transitional Trainer. Even if you aren't big on winter sports, it's a great circuit-based conditioning class that will get your body movin' and sweatin'! COST: $100 for a 6-week class pass, $18 drop-in... Email us at [email protected] or call the clinic at 415-561-6655 if you want to secure your spot.

It's never too late to start an exercise regimen! Here's a great read from The New York Times about the benefits of exercise to prevent inflammation as we age. "More important, the findings should not discourage middle-aged or older people who have been inactive from starting to visit the gym, Dr. Trappe says. Even if inflammation gets in the way a bit at first, your muscles will respond and grow, he says, and eventually should start to resemble those of people who have been exercising lifelong."

We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

What is Mechanical Stress Quantification? Watch this video from The Running Clinic to understand the concept of adapting your body to stress to get stronger and lower your risk of injury. We still have openings for our February CCU/CEU-accredited seminar at Presidio Sport & Medicine in San Francisco! You can register here: https://bit.ly/2PjyX2y. The course is discounted if you sign up before January 5, 2020. DM us if you have any questions!

We still have a few spaces left for the last Ski Conditioning class of 2019! Call us at 415-561-6655 or email us at [email protected] if you'd like to reserve a spot.

For soft-tissue injuries, you might already know about treating the area with the acronym RICE, but do you know about PEACE & LOVE? You can read all about it in this blog by Blaise Dubois and Jean-Francois Esculier from The Running Clinic: https://bit.ly/2Rh7JvX If you're interested in learning more as a health and fitness professional, there are still openings for their seminar in "1.0 New Trends in the Prevention of Running Injuries." We're excited to be able to host this c...linic at PSM San Francisco! LINK TO REGISTER: https://bit.ly/2PjyX2y

We are excited to be working with The Running Clinic to host a 2-day seminar on preventing running injuries! This is a great continuing education opportunity for physical therapists, chiropractors, and athletic trainers alike. If you are interested in signing up, there is an Early Bird Special of $150 off if you sign up before January 5, 2020. Use the PROMO CODE: SFRCC10.

Our Ski Conditioning class has been such a hit this year that we are adding an extra class! We are extending the series to Wednesday, December 11. If you are interested in RSVPing, please give us a call at 415-561-6655 or email us at [email protected].

It's been a crazy week dealing with the power outages from the fires, but we didn't let it crush our Halloween spirit! Hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween!

Update: We now have power at our Mill Valley location! If you had an appointment this afternoon and are still available, please give us a call to get back on the schedule at 415-888-2289. If you are unable to reach Mill Valley, you can also call the San Francisco clinic at 415-561-6655.

**Attention: Mill Valley Patients** Our Mill Valley location will be closed on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 due to the power outages. However, we are taking patients at our San Francisco facility! Please call us at 415-561-6655 if you have any questions, or to inquire about openings.

October Newsletter: Why Train the Core? - https://mailchi.mp/presidiosport/oct-newsletter-core

Our Ski Conditioning series starts next week, and it is filling up fast! We still have a few spots left before we meet class capacity. Secure your spot with us now by calling us at 415-561-6655 or by emailing us at [email protected]. Don't miss out!

Our annual Ski Conditioning classes start this month! The 6-week strength and conditioning circuit series is designed to prevent injury, and increase power, strength and stamina. Each week will bring you a new, dynamic, full-body workout to keep it exciting! Classes are limited to 30 participants. This year's classes will be lead by San Francisco Physical Therapist, Dorian Danic, PT, DPT, OCS, and Anthony Trainor, Transitional Trainer. Call us at 415-561-6655 or email [email protected] to reserve your spot! They're going fast! Details: Pricing: $100 for a 6-week class pass $18 for a single session/drop-in Dates: Wednesdays from 6-7pm, from October 23 to December 4 (No class November 27) Location: Presidio Sport & Medicine, Fitness Center 1162B Gorgas Avenue San Francisco, CA 94129

Our owner, Chris Chorak, led a presentation on Strategies for a Healthy #Neck and #Shoulders with North Bay Aquatics. Although the information is catered to swimmers, anyone who suffers from #forwardhead posture would benefit from watching as well! You can watch the lecture on Vimeo here: https://vimeo.com/362858694 If you have any other questions or feedback, you can email us at [email protected].... #swimming #fitness #sfbayarea #marin #physicaltherapy #posture #NorthBayAquatics #exercise #stability #strength

September Newsletter: The AlterG - Anti-Gravity Training and Rehabilitation - https://mailchi.mp/presidiosp/sept-newsletter-alterg-464117

August Newsletter: Effective Balance Training: You Don't Need A Bosu Ball - https://mailchi.mp/presidiosport/august-newsletter-balance

Will Waterman ran our San Francisco and Mill Valley PTs through @posturalrestoration exercises at our Physical Therapist staff meeting yesterday. Have you read our newsletter on balloon-breathing yet? DM us if you’re interested in joining our mailing list! We send out monthly newsletters with educational content and clinic updates. #physicaltherapy #sanfrancisco #millvalley #health #wellness #PRI @ Presidio Sport & Medicine

Fully engaging your abdominal muscles can be as easy as blowing up a balloon! Read more about breathing and Postural Restoration Institute techniques in our newest newsletter. #physicaltherapy #posturalrestoration #PRI #sanfrancisco #bayarea #fitness #health #wellness

We hold In-Services for our physical therapy aides to keep them well informed for their work with our patients. This month, our Mill Valley physical therapists, Claire and Jamin, led the workshop on Blood Flow Restriction #physicaltherapy #bloodflowrestriction #education #excellence #millvalley #sanfrancisco

Just a reminder - The Pain Project's workshop on holistic pain management is this upcoming Saturday, June 22. Our San Francisco Physical Therapist and resident pain science aficionado, Amber Richard, DPT, is one of three speakers and will be leading the educational workshop. Purchase your tickets on Eventbrite! Agenda... * Educational Workshop with Dr. Amber Richard, PT * Guided Practices for the Mind and Body * Complimentary Tea & Refreshments Workshop Leaders Dr. Amber Richard, PT: A former neck pain sufferer and expert in holistic pain treatments. Sarah Carr: A licensed therapist and mindfulness stress reduction coach Arun Nijhawan: Founder of The Pain Project, cured after years with debilitating back pain This event is accessible to all: * The building has a ground level, wheelchair accessible entrance * If cost is prohibitive, email Amber at [email protected] and let us know

It truly warms our hearts to receive notes like this from our patients!

How do you want to spend your golden years? "So many people are living so much longer, in fact, that the myth of what being elderly looks like has changed, says Mike Braham, chief executive officer of Trapollo, a Virginia-based connected-care provider. He says the new image is one of people who are physically active, engaged and focused on finding meaning." I don’t even consider chronological age any more. I don’t know how 86 is supposed to feel, or how I’m supposed to act.... The warranty on my body parts may have expired, but I’ll keep going. Joyce Field See more

PSM is showing their #GoldenStateWarriors support for Game 4! G Dubs!! #nbaplayoffs #psm #presidiosportmedicine #warriors #godubs #goldenstate #warriorsappreciation #blueandgold

Amber Richard, DPT is teaming with The Pain Project to lead an educational workshop on persistent pain on Saturday, June 22! "Advil works for a day, massage works for a week...what if you could find relief for a year? It’s a big promise, we know, but we’ve each experienced it first hand. Our instructors bring you a novel, holistic approach to pain that is scientifically based and accessible to all." Agenda... * Educational Workshop with Dr. Amber Richard, PT * Guided Practices for the Mind and Body * Complimentary Tea & Refreshments RSVP via the Eventbrite page below if you are interested in learning holistic approaches to managing pain. #pain #eventbrite #sfevents #sf #presidio #mindbody #meditation #workshop

Congratulations to Chris Fitzsimons for a stellar physical therapy career in San Francisco! We celebrated the retirement of one of our dearest team members yesterday. Chris F. has dedicated 14 years of her career to us at Presidio Sport & Medicine, and has helped so many people, patients and staff alike. She will be missed