Platelet Rich Plasma injections, also known as PRP, is becoming more common practice in the medical field. Although not covered by insurance, more and more research is supporting such conservative treatment for muscle, joint, tendon and ligament injury, as a way to prevent more invasive procedures, like surgery.   Over the years many famous athletes have […]

Many people ask “How Can I Find The Best Physical Therapy Near Me”  (Part 1 of 3) The “PT near me” topic is very common. People always seem to need help answering this question… Not only in the Los Angeles areas that my clinic provides home physical therapy treatments. But across the USA this topic […]

Many people ask “How Can I Find The Best Physical Therapy Near Me”  (Part 2 of 3) 2) “Physical Therapy Near Me?” – What To Look For Through multiple years of real world experience, I have found most of the best physical therapists focus on hands on physical therapy. This is not massage or chiropractic […]

Many people ask “How Can I Find The Best Physical Therapy Near Me”  (Part 3 of 3) 3) “Physical Therapy Near Me” – What To Ask Once you are talking, person to person, with the Physical Therapy Clinics near you. Here are some good questions to ask that will help you gain a clearer understanding […]

Home Physical Therapy vs. Home Health Physical Therapy You would think home physical therapy and home health physical therapy are the same thing.  After all they do sound the same.  However, they are very different. Gaining a better understanding of physical therapy and the meanings of these different types of physical therapy in home treatments […]

Fall Prevention Home Physical Therapy can be essential for the aging population. Research shows that more than 25% of those over the age of 65 fall, and of that, 75% of them fall in their own home. Wikipedia states that: “Nearly one-third of older persons fall each year, and half of them fall more than […]

When considering Stroke home physical therapy and rehabilitation it is good to ask: “What are the results of a Stroke?” A Stroke occurs in the brain when there is a lack of blood flow to a certain area, often due to a blood clot or hemorrhage. The result, weakness, numbness, and paralysis to one side […]

Whiplash has to be one of the most common injuries after getting rear-ended in a car accident. What is whiplash? Simply, it is the back and forth motion of the head on the neck. When rear-ended, your head is thrust forward, back and then forward again. As a result, you can experience possible neck pain, […]

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It is often described as tightness of tissue that runs from your heel to your toes. This band can tighten and cause pain with increased standing, walking or running. It can also tighten due to excess weight gain or pregnancy. Most commonly, you will experience […]

Why consider home physical therapy for yourself or a loved one?    Any Angelino knows rush hour traffic lasts several hours in most areas of Los Angeles these days.  In the more congested parts of the city it can feel like rush hour lasts all day!   The stress and the discomfort of sitting in an […]