“Prehabiliation”- The Next Big Thing Millions of people are receiving joint replacement surgeries each year, most typically for hip and knee joints. People enter into this surgery with increased joint pain, increased swelling, reduced endurance and reduced muscular strength. Returning to full function quickly after surgery is everyone’s goal, and “prehabilitation” or physical therapy prior […]
“KB Krazy” Maybe you have seen them at your local gym or in a group exercise video, kettlebells have become one of the trendiest pieces of exercise equipment in fitness and wellness communities to date. The kettlebell is a versatile portal piece of exercise equipment that can challenge ones strength, endurance and balance all in […]
Sitting too much? Let’s get moving! Whether you sit for work, sit while driving, or sit in front of the TV at night, we have a tendency to spend more time sitting in our lives and research is saying we are paying the price. According to research at the Mayo Clinic sitting has been linked […]
Staying Up To Date As with all fields there are constant advancements and changes to equipment to help us implement rehabilitation programs, and test patients for return to full function whether it be for sport or daily life. We have recently obtained new devices and equipment to make our rehabilitation programs more fun and dynamic […]
Pregnancy and child birth can take a toll on a Woman’s body including ligament laxity, decreased abdominal strength, and reduced bladder control. Exercise might be the last thing on your mind after giving birth and caring for a new born baby, but it is important for recovery and return to full function. If labor and […]
Most people have heard of the Temporomandibular Joint, or TMJ, when referring to pain in the jaw region. Many people consult their dentist when issues of the TMJ arise, but did you know that a physical therapist can help, too? The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects your mandible (jaw bone) to the […]
With spring upon us, we tend to want to go outdoors and be more active. With this in mind, remember to look at what type of shoes you are wearing. No matter the activity you choose, your shoes need to have stability in order to prevent injuries, not only in your feet, but up […]
Come play catch with us! By: Jacqueline Becker, DPT Reduced balance can limit walking, lead to falls, and reduce overall confidence with function. There are multiple components to balance which include strength, vision, proprioception or the spatial awareness of your body in relation to the support surface, and vestibular control which regulates your equilibrium. There […]
“The Joy is in the Journey” The word that best describes North County Water and Sports Therapy Center in 2014 is evolution. After 16 years in one location, inside the health club, we had grown beyond our walls. Those patients who have been to the original location can vouch for the “clown car” office in […]
