SportsMed Employees of the Month: April 2023 By SportsMed Physical Therapy Every month, SportsMed Physical Therapy recognizes employees who consistently go above and beyond to provide our patients with the best quality care. They also strive to create a positive work environment and support their colleagues. We are honored and grateful to have them on our team. The following Employees of the Month received the most… Read More...
SportsMed Employees of the Month: March 2023 By SportsMed Physical Therapy Every month, SportsMed Physical Therapy recognizes employees who consistently go above and beyond to provide our patients with the best quality care. They also strive to create a positive work environment and support their colleagues. We are honored and grateful to have them on our team. The following Employees of the Month received the most… Read More...
Symptoms After Concussion & How to Treat Them By SportsMed Physical Therapy March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, although people suffer from the invisible consequences of brain injuries every single day. This month, we are shedding light on common brain injuries and how to treat them, featuring insights from SportsMed physical therapists who specialize in neurological rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, and concussion therapy. This article is written by… Read More...
SportsMed Employees of the Month: February 2023 By SportsMed Physical Therapy Every month, SportsMed Physical Therapy recognizes employees who consistently go above and beyond to provide our patients with the best quality care. They also strive to create a positive work environment and support their colleagues. We are honored and grateful to have them on our team. The following Employees of the Month received the most… Read More...
Gait Training & Fall Prevention for Older Adults By SportsMed Physical Therapy Fall Prevention Awareness Week is a nationwide effort to raise awareness on preventing falls and reducing fall risk, and to empower older adults to live without the fear of falling. This year’s Fall Prevention Awareness Week is September 18-24. Gait training physical therapy is a preventative intervention utilized to address dysfunction in walking, balance, and… Read More...
3 Common Reasons for Hand Pain in Women By SportsMed Physical Therapy By SportsMed Physical Therapy If you read our previous blog about common orthopedic injuries in female athletes, you already know that certain injuries occur more frequently in women in part due to their structural differences (in bones, ligaments and other tissues) from men, as well as hormonal fluctuations (such as higher estrogen). These reasons also… Read More...
3 Common Orthopedic Injuries in Female Athletes By SportsMed Physical Therapy Although orthopedic injuries can happen to anyone at any time, the following issues are more commonly seen in women, especially female athletes. This is due to several factors, including typical female bone structure and alignment, joint and ligament laxity, muscular imbalances, and the effect of hormonal fluctuations. ACL tears The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is… Read More...
Treating Back Pain During Pregnancy with Chiropractic By SportsMed Physical Therapy By Dr. Jossana Ghobryal, DC Chiropractor at SportsMed Physical Therapy Union City During pregnancy, many changes occur that affect the body tremendously – not only physically, but hormonally as well. During pregnancy, as the belly expands, the woman’s lumbar (lower back) curve begins to increase as the baby gets bigger. The pelvis also begins to… Read More...
Causes and Treatment of Back Pain During Pregnancy By SportsMed Physical Therapy Many women experience back pain during pregnancy, which typically begins in the second trimester or early third trimester. It presents as sharp pain in the low back area or the pelvis and buttocks, often referred to as “SI joint pain.” The SI (or sacroiliac) joint is made up of two bones called the sacrum and… Read More...
Concussion Therapy: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment By SportsMed Physical Therapy March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, although people suffer from the invisible consequences of brain injuries every single day. This month, we are shedding light on common brain injuries and how to treat them, featuring insights from SportsMed physical therapists who specialize in neurological rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, and concussion therapy. This article is written by… Read More...