North County Water and Sports Therapy Center

Are you at risk for injury or reinjury when playing your sport? The Y-balance test for the lower quarter is one test we do in physical therapy to look at balance, flexibility, core stability and motor control. We have our athletes (young and old) perform 3 repetitions in each direction. If there is an asymmetry score of more than 4 cm from one side to the other, or a composite score (maximum reach scores added and divided by three times client’s height) with a percentage low...er than norms for their age, sex and sport we know there is more work to be done in rehab and training. Disclaimer: Please consult your Physical Therapist before performing this exercise especially if you are currently injured, experiencing pain, or have a medical condition that may limit your ability to perform this exercise. Your Physical Therapist will be able to determine if this movement is appropriate for you and/or if there are other exercises you can perform to strengthen similar muscles and get you moving! See more

Motivational Monday

#happysaturday Here is this week’s #motivationalquote of the week. Find happiness along the way don’t wait until the end. #ncwstc #physicaltherapy #positivethinking #positivevibes #positivity #happy #hapinesss #happinessisachoice

May is National Drowning Awareness Month. So as you get ready to hit the beaches, bays, pools and lakes, learn more about how you can prevent someone from drowning!

Did you know? Having pain from a sleeping position? See a PT first!

#happysaturday here is our weekly #whiteboard #quoteoftheweek Live your dreams! If pain, weakness or fear of moving is getting in your way of living your dreams #physicaltherapy can help. #ncwstc #rehabisfun #motivationalquotes #choosept #ptfirst #movemore #movementismedicine #exerciseismedicine #sandiego #poway #ranchobernardo #ranchopenasquitos #4sranch #scrippsranch #getPT1st #moveforwardpt #waterexercise #aquaticphysicaltherapy #aquaticphysicaltherapy #aquatictherapy

Need posture help? Let us help! Call our clinic today to schedule an appointment.

Testimonial Thursday Congratulations Monte on success with physical therapy, getting back to life. We asked Monte to tell his story about his experience at North County Water and Sports Therapy Center. Here is Monte’s success story in his own words.... *Built Knowledge *Developed strategies *Built accountability *Gained/ developed consistency towards self-help exercises *Improved ability to self-diagnose systems and potential causes *enjoyed great conversations with wonderful/ thoughtful therapists Thanks Monte for sharing!

K-Tape can be painful to remove, hopefully this infographic helps to reduce that pain.

#waterworkout Wednesday Here is a common exercise, lower extremity noodle press down! Can you tell from the pictures which form one is harder to balance? Get the most out of this exercise and keep your ankle under the knee. When the foot goes further under your body it shortens the lever arm and is the cheat #ncwstc #rehabisfun #physicaltherapy #choosept #ptfirst #movemore #movementismedicine #exerciseismedicine #sandiego #poway #ranchobernardo #ranchopenasquitos #4sranch #scrippsranch #getPT1st #moveforwardpt #waterexercise #aquaticphysicaltherapy #aquaticphysicaltherapy #aquatictherapy #aquaticphysiotherapy #buoyancy #poolnoodle #kneerehab #balance

Yummy Bowtie Pasta With Chicken, Broccoli, and Feta Click on this link for the healthy and delicious recipe: https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov/recipedetail.aspx