Prevent Injury, Improve Performance with FIFA 11+ Program
With sports seasons greatly disrupted and the intermittent closing of schools, gyms and training facilities across the state, the current pandemic has vastly affected the training schedules of student-athletes of […]
What is sciatica or sciatic pain?
What is sciatica? Sciatica not even a real medical diagnosis! It’s a symptom of something else, which is the medical diagnosis. We hear: What is it? … How did I get […]
PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH — NOT JUST A CONCERN FOR WOMEN
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that supports and stabilizes the pelvis and spine, supports organs, aids in control of bladder and bowel functions, and helps with sexual […]
‘Prehabilitation’ Improves Post-Op Rehabilitation
The stronger and more balanced your muscles are before joint replacement surgery, the stronger and better off you will be after. That’s the philosophy behind a physical therapy-based regimen called prehabilitation (a.k.a., ‘prehab’), says Salinas physical therapist Dr. Miguel Vargas, PT, CSCS. “Getting your muscles […]
DIY Safety: Treat Home Improvement Projects Like a Workout
The past several weeks has proven that most people are not inclined to sit idle at home as the world protects itself from the coronavirus. On the contrary, as people spend more time social distancing, DIY home improvement projects […]
Create a Safe, Productive At-Home Workspace
As millions transition into working from home to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus, maintaining both comfort and productivity has no doubt been an issue for many. While in-office workstations are […]
Exercise To Ease Chronic Anxiety This Year
A new year offers the potential for new opportunities and experiences. For those who struggle with general and consistent anxiety, however, the prospect of the new year and the expectations […]