Proactive Physical Therapy and Fitness

A sudden increase in weekly running distance by more than 30% over a 2-week period may put runners at increased risk for developing running-related injuries. The lowest injury rates were found in new runners who increased their weekly mileage by less than 10% over 2 weeks. However, other running injuries may be linked to running pace, increasing running speed, sprint training, or other training errors. If you are starting a running program, your physical therapist can help customize a safe running progression to meet your needs. (748 | October 2014 | volume 44 | number 10 Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy) For more information on a personalized running program, contact Proactive Physical Therapy and Fitness at (510) 358-2071.

October is National Physical Therapy Month.

LOW BACK PAIN TREATMENTS. Evidence suggests that early treatment for low back pain is helpful in decreasing the chance that your pain will become chronic. Not all low back pain should be treated the same. Your physical therapist can help determine if you will respond better to manipulation (top of illustration) or exercises to improve mobility and/or strengthen your back muscles. After a thorough evaluation, your physical therapist can help determine which treatment is best for you.

Are you lacking distance and consistency in your golf shots? It is very likely that your kinematic sequence maybe off. Kinematic sequence is the body's ability to generate speed beginning from the lower body and transferring that speed through the torso into the hand and then into the club during the downswing. Each segment of the chain slows down as the next segment continues to accelerate. This is the science behind power and accuracy regardless of your swing style. OUR FACILITY IS EQUIPPED WITH WIRELESS 3D- MOTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM TO MEASURE AND CORRECT YOUR KINEMATIC SEQUENCE. Call (510) 358-2071 to schedule your full hour kinematic sequence evaluation and instruction on drills and exercises to improve energy transfer and swing efficiency. Cost: $150.00. For a limited time, get 30% off when you mention this ad.

With biceps tendinitis, you may experience: >Sharp pain in the front of your shoulder when you reach overhead >Tenderness to touch at the front of your shoulder >Pain that may radiate toward the neck or down the front of the arm... >Weakness felt around the shoulder joint, usually experienced when lifting or carrying objects or reaching overhead >A sensation of "catching" or "clicking" in the front of the shoulder with movement See more

Biceps tendinitis is a common cause of shoulder pain, often developing in people who perform repetitive, overhead movements. Biceps tendinitis develops over time, with pain located at the front of the shoulder, and usually worsens with continued activity. When treating biceps tendinitis, physical therapists work to determine the exact source of the pain by assessing the entire shoulder, and typically prescribe a program of activity modification, stretching, and strengthening to resolve pain and return individuals to their desired activities. Stay tuned for more information about this condition...

Pain can be influenced by many different factors. These are some of the key elements we use to manage pain in physical therapy.

Physical Therapy brings motion to life.