Say Hello to Hijama: Why Professional Athletes Use Cupping Therapy
If you’ve watched any sporting events lately, you’ve probably wondered what those odd, circular bruises are on the exposed skin of your favorite athletes.
Those telltale bruises are the aftermath of “hijama,” or cupping therapy.
To practice cupping, a therapist places a special cup on a patient’s skin for a few minutes to create suction.
Top 5 Worst Sports Injuries and How Rehab Can Help You Recover
Everyone knows that when joining a sport that injuries come with the territory. Around 2.9 million sports injuries are reported a year, That’s around one-third of all injuries. Some of you probably have heard stories about the worst sports injuries. But what injuries are the most likely and how can you avoid them? If you […]
On The MOVE with Cam Cox and News Channel 12 Sports Tonight
After the release of Shimano Bikes short documentary “Tools of Empowerment” with Eddy King, his inspiring story has reached numerous media outlets wanting to share his comeback after sustaining a catastrophic spinal cord injury. First, it was KUSI new station Good Morning San Diego that covered the “Hometown Hero” and then last Sunday Channel 12 aired a story locally
How Professional Post-Rehab Training Can Help You Recover from a Torn ACL
250,000 individuals tear their ACL annually. If you’re one of these unlucky people, you understand the pain and suffering associated with the injury and recovery.
What many people don’t realize is that a torn ACL requires maintenance after surgery and rehabilitation.
We’ll break down why that is, and why you should consider professional post-rehab training.
Joint Replacement: Why Rehabilitation Is So Important
If you are considering getting a joint replacement, whether it be a hip or knee, you might be focused on the surgery itself, but there is much more to be done to ensure a healthy and timely return to activity. Your physician will recommend and even require physical therapy, which is vital for a positive recovery from your recent surgery. Having a joint replaced is not to be taken lightly and preparation before, with a directional plan after, is important for a full return. If you have any questions, contact our certified and trained staff to find out how we can help get you MOVING!