OPTM Physical Therapy of Saratoga

WHAT IS AFS? Applied Functional Science is looking at a person's orthopedic and/or musculoskeletal disorders and applying them to what gives their life meaning. This can be for daily activities (what someone has to do, like walking, standing up from a chair, etc.) and for what they enjoy doing (gardening, recreational activities, etc.). Instead of just working with the body, AFS incorporates the mind and spirit as well in order to help a person accomplish their goals. Another... big premise of AFS is that people come in with pain in a certain part of their body, but the cause of the pain can be coming from a different part of the body. With this in mind, AFS takes a holistic approach to treating dysfunction and pain rather than compartmentalizing body parts. The body is interdependent, and one body part can affect another (this is called a chain reaction!). Most of the time, treating the hip, foot, and thoracic spine (upper back) tends to help a lot of the problems people come into PT with. WHO CAN IT HELP? It can help anyone with an orthopedic issue that has a problem with movement or with functional activities (things that give them meaning). People can come into PT with not only pain, but also fear and confidence issues about returning to these activities. AFS focuses on returning that confidence and capability in order to achieve one's goals. This week, we’ll be highlighting the AFS evaluation and treatment approach. - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #PTfirst #afs #appliedfunctionalscience #grayinstitute

This week, we're highlighting the sportmetrics program we have available here at OPTM. Sportsmetrics is the first and largest ACL injury prevention program scientifically proven to decrease serious knee ligament injuries in female athletes. Sportsmetrics program consists of warm-up, plyometric training program, strengthening program followed, and ended with a flexibility program. The plyometric training program is used to teach the athlete the preposition the entire body safe...ly when jumping landing. The selection and progression of these exercises are designed for neuromuscular retraining proceeding from simple jumping drills to multi-directional, single-foot hops and plyometrics with an emphasis on quick turnover. With the combination of strength, coordination, and overall physical conditioning emphasized in the program, the athletes will attain their highest potential in their sport-specific skills. - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #PTfirst #sportsmetrics #aclprevention #aclrehab

Concluding Ben's PRI week, we have the final exercise to share.. Stair Sit Back with reach and balloon: Put your left foot on a stair or box and sit back like you’re sitting in a chair. Reach your right arm forward and inhale softly though your nose and blow up the balloon.... The step allows our left leg to "sense" the ground better and apply a natural hip shift that is helpful with common asymmetric patterns in individuals. - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #PTfirst #posturalrestoration #posturalrestorationinstitute #balloon #diaphragm

Day 4 Exercise- Wall supported reach with balloon: Place your back on a wall and your feet hip width with a ball between your knees. Inhale softly through your nose and blow up the balloon actively reaching forward with your right arm. This is a progressed exercise because now your body and static holds have to deal with the influences of gravity and less ground support. Try 4x4 breaths.... - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #PTfirst #posturalrestoration #posturalrestorationinstitute #balloon #breathing #diaphragm

Continuing on with Ben's top exercises for the week, next up is the.. ALL 4 BELLY LIFT Tuck you tailbone under and push the ground away. Inhale softly through your nose and blow out fully through your mouth. ... The arm and body position are a good exercise for those that may be more compressed on the front side of their body near their sternum and upper ribs. Try 4x4 breaths. - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #PTfirst #posturalrestoration #PRI #posturalrestorationinstitute #breathing #diaphragm

Guess who’s turning the big 49 today !?!? The man, the myth, the legend - Fabrice Rockich! HAAPY BIRTHDAY BOSS MAN!! Fabrice is the owner of OPTM, practicing physical therapist, South Bay Area regional director of operations, our leader, our mentor, our motivator, and the list goes on! To celebrate his special day, he’s going out to one of his fave Mexican restaurants with his wife and two adorable sons! Help us wish Fabrice a happy birthday! #optmsaratoga #happybirthday #birthdayboy #birthdayman

WE’RE MOVING. JANUARY 15, 2021 WE’RE EXCITED. ARE YOU?!?!?... #optmsaratoga #weremoving #newyearnewhome #relocation

Repost from @freemvmt Updated World Health Organization Physical Activity Guidelines! The highlights:... Most people do not need medical clearance before starting a physical activity regime More is better First edition of the guidelines to include recommendations for pregnant and postpartum women, people with disabilities, and people with chronic conditions! #physicalactivity #exercise #fitness #exerciseismedicine #movementismedicine #fitpregnancy #postpartumfitness #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #personaltrainer #groupfitnessinstructor #groupfitness #physician #doctor #physicianassistant #WHO #healthylifestyle #disabledfitness - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine

You might have recognized Celeste from her as our PT Intern here not so long ago... and now she’s back as a PHYSICAL THERAPIST. Welcome Celeste! Let’s get to know Celeste Kim: Celeste grew up in Cupertino and knew that she wanted to be a PT since she was 12. She may look familiar because she actually completed her final PT school internship with us earlier this year! Celeste recieved her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Chapman University, and has plans to become a certified ...vestibular therapist and Yoga teacher. Her goal is to integrate these two passions into her practice in order to provide her patients with a unique and positive rehab experience. When she's not hard at work, she enjoys practicing yoga, cycling, Barry's bootcamp, snuggling her dogs, crocheting, and eating lots of fruit! #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #frominterntoemployee

Suspension training is a type of strength training that uses a system of suspension trainer to allow users to work against your own body weight. An example of a suspension trainer we all heard about is the TRX TRX stands for total resistance exercises. The equipment was developed by a former U.S.Navy SEAL Randy Hetrick. TRX uses body weight exercises to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. The tool leverages gravity and user's body weigh...t to complete the exercise This week, we will walk you through some exercises using the TRX... - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #PTfirst #totalresistanceexercise #trx

How our staff keeps themselves and our patients safe during COVID: we all wear scrubs and masks all day during our shift. Scrubs are being washed everyday at the end of our shift Wash our hands before shift, in between patients, and at the end of our shift... we clean every equipment being touched by anyone with hospital grade sanitization recognized by the CDC and WHO YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US!! We are following the strictest policies recommended by CDC and WHO

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAUNA!! Shauna is our regional success manager! We hope she has a great day celebrating her special day!!!

Final day of the Theraband! For the last Theraband exercise, Emily is demonstrating Straight Arm Pulldowns with her hips and knees in a 90/90 position. Notice how her back is flat against the floor - this engages your core and makes the exercise harder! Do not let your back arch! Loop the band around something secure and make sure you can grab both sides of the band. Lay down a few feet away from where the band is tied so your arms can stay straight the entire time. Start w...ith your arms in a straight "Y" position, maintain your back flat against the floor, and pull both arms down until you are hovering right above the floor. Hold for 3-5 seconds, then slowly let your arms come back up into a "Y". Perform 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions. Thanks for tuning in to our Theraband week! Up next: the TRX! - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #PTfirst #resistancebands #resistancebandsworkout #theraband #therabandworkout #workout #coreworkout #absworkout

Repost from @dr.afehr.dpt Please hit like/save if you found this useful. It helps more of my followers see this & makes it worthwhile for me to keep making content. Thanks! _________________________________________________ You all asked about shoulder pain sleeping modifications after my recent post on neck modifications - so here you go!... These modifications simply seek to increase space in the shoulder joint relative to the non-pillow position. This can often help because it reduces compression on whatever tissue is irritated and so tends to feel better As mentioned previously - theres no right or wrong sleeping position. You don’t need to change anything if you don’t have pain & even if you do make a change to alleviate pain it doesn’t need to be permanent. Tag a friend who could use this, drop questions/comments below & thanks for reading! - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #ptfirst

Repost from @optmsaratoga Your safety is important to us! We have implemented additional safety measures at OPTM Saratoga to ensure a safe and clean environment. When you come in for your in-office visits, these are the expectations: 1. Mask is a requirement ... 2. You will be asked to wait in the lobby until your therapist is ready to take you back 3.Put down your belongings in a designated area 4. Your therapist will ask you if there are any changes in regards to the COVID-19 questionnaire. 5. Wash your hands for 20 seconds 6. Take your temperature 7. Therapy session starts 8. Wash your hands for 20 seconds before you leave 9. HAVE A GOOD DAY!!! See you next time Our clinic is now open from Monday through Saturday, 7am-7pm. Give us a call at (408)973-7700 or send us an email at [email protected] to book your next appointment. We can't wait to see you!! - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #PTfirst #covid_19 #covidprotocols

Repost from @kineticedgept We continue to offer Telehealth services in order to provide access to care for clients who prefer them to in-person visits. But does virtual care really work as well as visits to the clinic, you say? A study of hybrid care has shown that, in fact, virtual visits combined with in-person visits are incredibly effective. #telehealth #telehealthphysicaltherapy - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness... #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #ptfirst See more

BOSU is a training device that has a rubber hemisphere that attaches to a rigid platform. It was invented by David Weck in 1999. FUN FACT: BOSU is actually an acronym. It stands for BOth Sides Up. BOSU can be used with the dome side up for athletic drills and aerobic activities. The device can be flipped over to have the platform faces up to create highly unstable surface to increase the difficulty of the exercises. This week, we will show you different exercises for this ve...rsatile device - BOSU. - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #PTfirst #bosu #bosuball

Save our moving date - JANUARY 15, 2020 Our office will resume business as normal on January 18th, 2020 ...at a new address Stay tuned for our new address announcement... ... #optmsaratoga #weremoving #newdate #savethedate #newyearnewhome

As you are no doubt aware, Santa Clara County will be instituting further restrictions starting on Sunday, 12/6 at 10pm. This will restrict things like indoor dining and non-essential retail services. Fortunately for all of us, the county recognizes the physical therapy services we provide to you and other patients at OPTM Saratoga remain essential and we will continue to operate as we have been over the past several months. We will continue to operate with the strictest of p...olicies including: 100% mask wear at all times Social Distancing whenever possible . Temperature checks and screening of anyone who enters our building . Scrubs cleaned daily and worn by all staff . Hospital grade sanitization procedures as recognized by the CDC and WHO as well as the Santa Clara Department of Public Health As always, it is an honor and a privilege to work with the members of our community and we look forward to continuing to do so. #optmsaratoga #wereopen #localbusiness

Resistance bands are nothing more than a few feet of latex or rubber. They're sophisticated pieces of exercise equipment that are affordable and transportable. They can help improve muscle strength, tone, and flexibility. Resistance bands have value for many needs - from training for competitive performance, recuperating from injury, to getting creative with your physical activity. Resistance bands come in different forms and usage. We have resistance loop, resistance band, ...resistance tube, and assisted pullup resistance bands This week, we will be showing you different ways you can use resistance bands to incorporate in your workout routine - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #PTfirst #resistancebands #theraband #workout #workoutroutine #workoutequipment

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For our last BOSU ball exercise, we have to give credit to our current student intern, Stephen! Him and Tyler have a fun core exercise for you all if you are working out with a partner. (Stay COVID safe, y'all!) Partner Dynamic Planks: Flip the BOSU ball onto the ball side and both people place their hands on one end of the platform. While maintaining a plank, walk your hands slowly around the BOSU ball in a circle. Complete 3 to 4 sets of 1 revolution! Hope you enjoyed o...ur BOSU ball exercises this week! Next up: the Theraband!! - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #PTfirst #bosuballworkout #bosu #bosuball #bosuworkout #workout #workouts

HAPPY 3 YEARS AT OPTM SARATOGA TO KRISTIE BORAD! She was the lead front desk administrator until September 2020 where she was promoted to physician marketing liaison for both OPTM and Silver Creek powered by Golden Bear PT. She develops and maintains relationships with our referring providers, keeps tabs on the flow of patients, and obtains any feedback. She also helps spread word on our specialties that we're developing right now at OPTM, like pelvic floor rehab! Thank you f...or your hard work Kristie! We're lucky to have you as part of our team. #optmsaratoga #workanniversary

Today, we're saying farewell to our doctoral intern, Rebecca, from University of Southern California, @uscbknpt . She has spent the last 8 weeks working with our clinical direction, Ben. Great job Rebecca! We wish her all the best as she moves on to her next internship. Go Rebecca!

Today we transition to upper body exercises you can do with the BOSU ball! Here, Celina is demonstrating a plank with rotation, which is a great workout for shoulder and core stability. To perform, hold the edges of the BOSU ball on the flat side. Keep your spine neutral and hips/shoulders level. Slowly rotate your arms 10x clockwise and 10x counterclockwise.... - # #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #optmsaratoga #physicaltherapist #rehab #fitness #sportsmedicine #orthopedic #movement #movementismedicine #choosept #wellness #physicaltherapyworks #PTfirst #bosuballworkout #bosu #bosuball #bosuworkout #upperbodyworkout