ProActive Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

Knee pain is commonly seen in the physical therapy clinic, especially anterior knee pain. This syndrome is explained as pain below the kneecap, in the front of the knee, which is felt during knee flexion movements, such as squatting or descending stairs. https://proactive4pt.com/anterior-knee-pain-could-be-patel/

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at our Mission Valley clinic...

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training is a modality used to briefly occlude arterial and venous blood flow. BFR has shown to enhance muscle strength, endurance, hypertrophy, and can even serve as a pain analgesic. https://proactive4pt.com/blood-flow-restriction/

As seen in our Carmel Valley clinic whiteboard! Happy Thanksgiving week from the ProActive Physical Therapy family!

Have pain at the lateral knee just above the joint line? Iliotibial band syndrome is very common in athletes that participate in distance related activities that require repetitive forward and backward movement of the legs such as running and bicycling. https://proactive4pt.com/the-iliotibial-band-and-its-role-/

Fun times at our Carlsbad clinic's (very competitive) annual pumpkin carving contest. Who do you think should win this year? #carlsbad #physicaltherapy

We want patients to want to come to physical therapy because we care for them and we are doing everything possible to get them feeling better and back to where they want to be. We strive for 100% patient satisfaction! https://proactive4pt.com/what-is-customer-service/

Have you ever been frustrated with still having symptoms in your neck and arms or not progressing with treatment due to significant symptoms in your upper body? http://ow.ly/w1V050BLnXs

Thanks Physical Therapy For All!

We know our patients have a variety of high-level skills and activities they are passionate about. The smile on our patient’s face the first time they run, throw, or kick is so rewarding. It is our passion to help you get back to yours! We’re glad Mandy is back doing martial arts! https://proactive4pt.com/our-passion-is-to-help-you-get-ba/ Photo by Kelly Anderson ( Phyreworks Photography )

To add to your exercises or walking routine, here are a few go-to stretches from head to toe that you can do daily to help maintain your flexibility, avoid repetitive strains, address your posture and improve overall well being. http://ow.ly/4x5450BtZ2n

There are some situations where imaging may be warranted but for the vast majority of cases it is not. This article outlines guidelines that may indicate imaging is warranted. https://proactive4pt.com/i-have-back-pain-do-i-need-imaging/

Have you noticed numbness or tingling in your fingers while sleeping or after working long hours? Do you feel the need to shake your hand or rub your palm? You may be experiencing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome https://proactive4pt.com/carpal-tunnel/

Have you ever had the thought that - I need to start walking more, but what if I fall? If you have, you’re not alone with this concern. The best part is - this is not a difficult change. https://proactive4pt.com/back-to-balance/

Playing multiple sports in high school is a great way to improve strength, agility, proprioception, and flexibility while reducing your risk for overuse injury and burnout. It could even be a springboard to playing at the collegiate level and beyond. Make more friends, play in different environments, and have more fun. It’s what youth sports are all about. https://proactive4pt.com/dangers-of-early-specialization-i/

Increased time spent on your computer and phone and less time being active can increase risk for aches and pains. Here are a few go-to stretches from head to toe that you can do daily to help maintain your flexibility, avoid repetitive strains, address your posture and improve overall well being. https://proactive4pt.com/simple-stretches-while-at-home/

We wanted to share some great news coming out of our clinics recently. Not one, not two, but THREE of our amazing exercise specialists have been accepted into Physical Therapy school. A big congratulations to Michelle, Rebecca, and Elizabeth. And it doesn't stop there! Gabe, another one of our wonderful exercise specialists, has been accepted into a Master's program for Athletic Training. Congratulations - you rock!!

The true component in providing quality healthcare is the ability to listen to what your patient is communicating and not just looking at a diagnosis of the test result to determine a treatment plan. http://ow.ly/fZlZ50ze3Dq