Rise Pacific Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

Research says it all! An article, Physical Therapy Better Than Steroids for Knee OA was just published on May 4, 2020 in Nature Reviews Rheumatology. ... In a randomized trial patients with clinical and radiographic evidence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) who underwent physical therapy had less pain, stiffness and functional disability than patients who received an intra-articular steroid injection. If you have OA and it’s preventing you from doing the things you love, please give us a call today! At Best Life, we are committed to evidence-based practice, which means that we provide cutting-edge, specialized treatment techniques that are backed by scientific research. We are here to help you. #physicaltherapy #kneepain #evidencebased #getbettertoday #chooseptfirst #socal #thousandoaks #westlakevillage

Research says it all! An article, Physical Therapy Better Than Steroids for Knee OA was just published on May 4, 2020 in Nature Reviews Rheumatology. ... In a randomized trial patients with clinical and radiographic evidence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) who underwent physical therapy had less pain, stiffness and functional disability than patients who received an intra-articular steroid injection. If you have OA and it’s preventing you from doing the things you love, please give us a call today! At Best Life, we are committed to evidence-based practice, which means that we provide cutting-edge, specialized treatment techniques that are backed by scientific research. We are here to help you. #physicaltherapy #kneepain #evidencebased #getbettertoday #chooseptfirst #socal #thousandoaks #westlakevillage

Strengthening your transverse abdominis (TVA) might be one of the best ways to prevent injury and decrease pain. The TVA is the deepest of your abdominal muscles and lies beneath your rectus abdominis. Just as your gluteal muscles, hamstrings, and erector spinae play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining a strong and healthy back, your transverse abdominis acts in a similar manner. Imagine wearing an incredibly tight belt around your waist. In fact, you may have even s...een someone wear a lifting belt at the gym. Just as this lifting belt helps stabilize and protect your lower back, your TVA does the same thing. The TVA helps keep your cervical spine (neck) in a neutral position while also preventing your lumbar spine (lower back) from going into excessive flexion or extension. This can make all the difference. Stay tuned for more info on how to strengthen the TVA. #wednesdaywisdom #corestrength #stability #physicaltherapy #thousandoaks #rise See more

Whether you are sitting at a desk all day working from home or using the extra downtime to binge watch your favorite Netflix show from the couch, posture is super important, especially if you already have pain! Poor posture can affect almost every part of the body. A few quick tips to improve your posture include: 1- Position yourself so you can look straight ahead, not up, down or to the side when looking at your computer screen (or TV). 2- Avoid rounding your shoulders, ...instead hold your shoulders back and down. 3- Ideally your feet should both be flat on the floor to promote good alignment. For more tips check out this article or feel free to give us a call. We are open for visits in the clinic and via Telehealth! Stay strong. #physicaltherapy #goodposture #wellness #pandemicpostureguide #strongertogether #thousandoaks https://fitforwork.org//sitting-all-day-improve-your-post/

I had a really special experience yesterday with this patient. She came to me after attending physical therapy elsewhere for almost six months following a #totalkneereplacement on the left. Given her continued pain, limited motion, and difficulty walking, her doctor advised her to try #physicaltherapy at Rise Pacific as an alternative. I’ve been seeing her for three weeks and at the end of our session yesterday she turned to me and said: You have no idea how far I’ve come an...d how things have changed since I’m not thinking about my knee and the pain in my knee every minute. Thank you for helping me. It truly touched my heart and reminded me how grateful I am to be a part of this awesome profession and to serve others every day. #manualtherapy #physicaltherapy #thousandoaks #westlakevillage #malibu #agourahills #socal #wellness #fitness #health #pain #rehabilitation #rise See more