Belmont Shore PT

January is....

2012-01-05T13:14:00.001-08:00

Cervical Health Awareness Month

January marks the beginning of Cervical Health Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about the prevention of cervical cancer. Far too many women take their cervix for granted, neglecting to have regular Pap smears and cervical exams. The cervix is such a vital part of the female reproductive system! Nearly 13,000 American women were diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2011, and more than 4,000 died from an advanced form of the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Physical Therapy
Helps build strength and endurance, regain independence, reduce stress, and maintain the energy you need to participate in activities that are important throughout the cervical cancer treatment.As part of cervical cancer treatment, physical therapists can help design an individualized exercise program that combines range-of-motion training with light resistance exercises to minimize fatigue and optimize physical function.

Physical therapy supports you after surgery to ensure efficient and safe recovery for ongoing treatment. Our therapists encourage and support you to become mobile as soon as possible after surgery.

December is

2011-12-01T14:46:00.000-08:00

Stress Management Month

December is Stress Management Month. Modern life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations, and demands. For many people, stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life. Stress isn't always bad. In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. But when you're constantly running in emergency mode, your mind and body pay the price.

Physical Therapy

There are many different types a stress, one being physical stress. Physical therapy can assist and benefit those with physical stress to alleviate pain and help the body function throughout daily activies. Physical therapists can help with stretching, range of motion, and strenghtening of the body that is causing stress.

November is...

2011-11-01T14:46:00.000-07:00

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder Month

TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder) is most common in adults ages 20 to 50 and especially in women. In most cases symptoms are mild and go away with time and treatment. TMJ is a condition of the joint connecting the upper and lower jaw bones. Conditions characterized by pain in the jaw and surrounding tissues and limitations in jaw movements.

Physical therapists have developed a comprehensive program to evaluate and treat the direct areas affected by TMJ disorders including the head, neck, face and shoulders. Therapists work closely with each patient to determine the potential cause and address it appropriately.

November is...

2011-11-01T09:46:00.000-07:00

Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Lung Cancer is one of the most common cancers. It is the second most diagnosed cancer for men and women, but it is the number one cause of death from cancer for both men and women. Lung Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in either one or both lungs. These abnormal cells do not carry out functions as normal cells and do not develop healthy lung tissue. As they grow, the abnormal cells can form tumors and impede the function of the lung, which is to provide oxygen.

Physical Therapy

Both the disease and the treatment can cause a decrease in the patient's lung capacity. Scars from lung surgeries can further reduce chest mobility, cause a decrease in shoulder range of motion, pain, and impair breathing. Physical therapy can help with cardiovascular strength and stretching training to maximize lung function before, during, and after cancer treatment.

November is...

2011-11-01T09:31:00.000-07:00

American Diabetes Month
Diabetes is the most common disorder of the endocrine system. Diabetes can occur when the body cannot regulate blood sugars. Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented. but type 2 diabetes has modifiable risk factors which can help lower your risk of the disease.

Physical Therapy can help a patient with diabetes establish an exercise program to lose weight, decrease blood pressure, and regulated blood glucose levels. If complications develop and a patient with diabetes requires an amputation, a physical therapist can help with recovery and return it to function.

October is...

2011-10-01T09:00:00.001-07:00

National Physical Therapy Month

Physical Therapy is a health care specialty involved with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Physical Therapy uses non-invasive and non-medical tools to helps improve total body function. Therapist's focus on relieving pain, promoting healing, restoring function and movement, and facilitation and adaptation associated with the injury. The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to restore maximal functional independence to each individual patient. To achieve this goal physical modalities such as exercise, heat, cold, electricity, and massage therapy are utilized.

Here at our facility we deliver expert care through the following evidence-based treatments:

Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Conditions

Chronic Swelling of a Limb (lymphedema) Condition

Fibromyalgia Pain Management

Sport Injury Treatment and Prevention

Low Light Laser Therapy (830Laser)

Pre & Post Surgical Rehabilitation

Myofascial Release Techniques

Therapeutic Yoga

Women's Health Issues

Geriatrics

Lymphedema
- A common indicator of lymphedema is indentations that do not immediately disappear after the skin has been depressed by the hand or fingers. This condition is usually found in the legs and arms; however, lymphedema can affect any region of the body. Many people with lymphedema are labeled over-weight, yet lymphedema is not about fat storage.

Here at out office we provide lymphedema management of non-invasive, painless, and effective procedures. We can help you love happy, healthy, and active.

October is...

2011-10-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, aside from skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among women in the United States this year. Today there are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors living in the U.S.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is beneficial to the cancer patient before and after surgery. An initial evaluation determines baseline shoulder function, circumferential limb measures, posture and flexibility, and fitness/activity level. The physical therapist monitors participation in a supervised and progressive exercise program, allowing the woman to take an active role in her physical recovery. A therapist's goal is to accelerate healing and improve functional use of the arm and return to function in every aspect of life.

September is

2011-09-01T14:49:00.000-07:00

Healthy Aging Month
Healthy aging month is putting the focus on the positive side of growing older. As well as providing information and inspiration for adults, age 50+, to improve their mental, social, financial, and physical fitness. The main idea is " It is never too late to improve the phsyical, mental, social, and financial quality of life."

Physical Therapy is good for improving strength, balance, mobility, and overall fitness. Those are all positive factors that one can benefit from. Each contributes to the physical ability of maintaining independence for a longer period of time.

September is

2011-09-01T14:40:00.000-07:00

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian cancer is one of the most deadly of women's cancers. Each year, approximately 21,880 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Many women do not seek help until the disease has begun to spread, but if detected at its earliest stage, the five-year survival rate is more than 93%. Cancer begins at a cellular level. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells. These new cells take the place of old cells as they die. Cancer cells continue to grow and divide. These abnormal cells continue to create new cells forming a tumor. Most ovarian cancers are either ovarian epithelial carcinoma, cancer that begins in the cells on the surface of the ovary or malignant germ cell tumors, cancer that begins in egg cells.

During chemotherapy doctors may recommend physical therapy as well. The physical therapist's role is to promote and maintain functional mobility and tolerance for activity in the patient with cancer during various stages of treatment and recovery. Physical Therapy can help with pain, strengthening muscles that are weak, improve mobility, and restore your physical function/performance or everyday activities. Exercises include range of motion, stretching, and manual therapy.

August is..

2011-08-01T11:42:00.000-07:00

National Immunization Awareness Month

National Immunization Awareness Month is the perfect time to promote immunizations to family, friends, and co workers to get caught up on their shots. Immunizations or vaccines aren't just for babies and young children, but adults too. We all need shots to help protect us from serious disease and illness. Immunizations are one of the most effective ways to protect children and adults against many common infectious. Recommended vaccinations begin soon after birth and continue throughout life, it's important to get the right vaccines in the right doses at the right time.

Physical Therapy
Both Physical Therapy and vaccinations benefit by strengthening your body to remain healthy and decreasing your chance of illness. While immunizations fight and protect the body of illness, physical therapy involves treatment, healing, and prevention of injuries or disabilities. Physical therapy helps to relieve pain, promote healing, and restore function and movement.

July is

2011-07-01T10:39:00.000-07:00

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

Juvenile Arthritis refers to any form of arthritis or arthritis related condition that develops in the children or teenagers who are younger than 18 years old. JRA is an autoimmune disorder, which means that the body mistakenly identifies some of its own cells and tissues as foreign. The immune system, which normally helps to fight off harmful, foreign substances such as bacteria or viruses, begins to attack healthy cells and tissues. The result is inflammation marked by redness, heat, pain, and swelling.

Physical Therapy

The goals of medical treatment for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis are to reduce your child's joint pain and to prevent disability. Treatment is determined by the type and severity of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Physical therapy can make it easier to move joints that are difficult to move. While medications reduce pain and inflammation, only therapeutic exercise can restore lost motion in joint. Exercises help to prevent contractions and maintain joint range and muscle strength.These exercises can make it easier for children to walk and perform other activities of daily living.

June is

2011-06-01T09:31:00.000-07:00

National Scoliosis Month

Scoliosis is the curving of the spine, either sideways or away from the middle. There is no cure for scoliosis, but there are treatments to minimize the pain and increase the ability to be comfortably active.

Physical therapy exercises for scoliosis provide numerous benefits ranging from stretching your muscles to toning and strengthening them. Physical Therapists are experts in movement disorders, as well as posture and exercise. They perform an individualized evaluation of the extent of the scoliosis, the impact on the person's lifestyle and comfort level, and then design a specialized exercise program.Hands-on treatment in the form of what is called "manual therapy" is also an essential part of scoliosis treatment. Physical Therapists are uniquely qualified and trained to perform stretches, spinal and ribcage mobilizations and training in breathing with these hands-on techniques.

May 8th -14th is

2011-05-08T11:10:00.000-07:00

National Women's Health Week

National Women's Health week is a week long health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It brings together communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups in an effort to promote women's health. It encourages them to take steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases.

Pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for a new born can cause physical changes that are unavoidable, but the pain or dysfunction associated with these changes can be treated. With the changes that occur during pregnancy a women may develop: low back pain, tail bone pain, pubic bone pain, pressure or heaviness, hand or wrist numbness or swelling, sacroiliac pain, calf cramps, headaches, or incontinence.

Physical Therapy can provide manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, supports, and education about special techniques and movement strategies to relieve symptoms and prevent further problems. Physical therapy focuses on restoring strength and mobility when recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, and to help people maximize function with their daily activities.

The Month of May is

2011-05-01T12:04:00.000-07:00

National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month

Osteoporosis means "porous bone." If you look under at a healthy bone under a microscope, you will see that parts of it look like a honeycomb. If you have osteoporosis, the holes and spaces in the honeycomb are much larger than they are in a healthy bone. This means your bones have lost density or mass. It also means that the structure of your bone tissues has become abnormal. As your bones become less dense, they become weaker.

Most people with osteoporosis need to take an osteoporosis medicine to prevent broken bones. If you have osteoporosis or have broken a bone, your health care provider may also refer you to a physical therapist.

A physical therapist will work with you to develop an exercise plan that involves weight-bearing exercises and strengthening exercises. Depending on your needs, the physical therapist may also work on your balance and posture. Improved balance will help you prevent falls. Posture is important throughout your life, but it's especially important if you have or could have osteoporosis. Poor posture can mean that your upper back is more rounded than it should be. A rounded back puts more pressure on your spine, increasing your risk of spinal fractures. A rounded back puts more pressure on your spine, increasing your risk of spinal fractures. Your physical therapist may also teach you new ways to safely handle your "daily activities."

May is American Stroke Month

2011-05-01T09:48:00.000-07:00

Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries and within the brain. It is the No.3 leading cause of death in the United States, behind diseases of heart and cancer.
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so it starts to die.

There are 2 different types of stroke:
Ischemic Stroke accounts for about 87% of all cases, they occur as a result of an obstruction within the blood vessel supplying blood to the brain. This is because of a development of fatty deposits lining the vessel walls.
Hemorrhagic Stroke accounts for about 13% of stroke cases, they occur as a result of a weakened vessel that ruptures and bleeds into the surrounding brain. The blood accumulates and compresses the surrounding brain tissue

Physical Therapy Physical therapists specialize in treating disabilities related to motor sensory impairments. They are trained in all aspects of anatomy and physiology related to normal function, with an emphasis on movement. They assess the stroke survivor's strength, endurance, range of motion, gait abnormalities, and sensory deficits to design individualized rehabilitation programs aimed at regaining control over motor functions. Therapists help survivors regain the use of stroke-impaired limbs, teach compensatory strategies to reduce the effect of remaining deficits, and establish ongoing exercise programs to help people retain their newly learned skills.

May is Arthritis Awareness Month

2011-05-01T09:35:00.000-07:00

What is Arthritis? Arthritis literally means joint inflammation. But the term is often used to refer to any of the more than 100 diseases that affect the joints- where two or more bones meet to allow movement. One in five Americans is living with the pain of Arthritis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) projects that by the year 2030, an estimated 67 million people in the U.S. will be affected by arthritis, up from the current estimates of 46 million.

Physical Therapy The goal of physical therapy is to get a person back to the point when he or she can perform normal, everyday activities without difficulty. Preserving good range of motion is key to maintain the ability to perform daily activities. Therefore, increasing the range of motion of a joint is the primary focus of physical therapy. Building strength in the involved muscles surrounding the joint is also extremely important, since stronger muscles can better stabilize a weakened joint. Physical therapists provide exercises designed to preserve the strength and use of your joints. They can show you the best way to move from one position to another.

National Public Health Week

2011-04-06T10:30:00.000-07:00

April 6-12 is National Public Health Week

Public Health is the science and the art of protecting and improving the health of communities through education and the promotion of healthy life styles. Public health professionals analyze the effect on health genetics and personal choice, their main concern is protecting the health of entire populations.

Physical Therapy can help recover from an injury and avoid future injury by reducing pain in the soft tissues, improving flexibility and function, and building strength.A physical therapist can also evaluate how you perform an activity and make suggestions for doing the activity in a way that is less likely to result in an injury. Therapy can also help you live more easily with chronic or ongoing health conditions. A physical therapist will work with you to establish your goals, then create a program of range-of-motion, strengthening, and endurance activities to meet your needs.

Lymphedema Awareness Month

2011-03-24T14:00:00.000-07:00

March in Lymphedema Awareness Month

The month of March is dedicated to spread the awareness of lymphedema. In the United State alone, within the elder population, the number of persons afflicted with lymphedema, or at risk of developing it, exceeds 6.8 million individuals.Lymphedema is a notoriously debilitating progressive condition with no known cure. The unfortunate patient faces a lifelong struggle of medical, and sometimes surgical, treatment fraught with potentially lethal complications.

While there is no cure for lymphedema, the condition can be managed through a combination of early detection, clinical treatment, education, and home management. In the early stages of lymphedema, when very mild swelling is present, the condition is managed by compression garment wear, exercise, and elevation. If the condition progresses, physical therapist management may include:

· Manual lymph drainage to help improve the flow of lymph from the affected arm or leg

· Compression garment wear following lymphatic drainage.

· Skin care, such as cleaning the skin of the arm or leg daily and moisten with lotion

· Exercise to improve cardiovascular health and help decrease swelling in some cases.

· Patient education, instruction in proper diet to decrease fluid retention and how to avoid injury and infection

· Garment fitting.

Here at our office we provide lymphedema management of non-invasive, painless, and effective procedures. We can help you live happy, healthy, and active!

February is American Heart Month

2011-02-02T14:44:00.000-08:00

American Heart Month
Heart Disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about every one minute one will die from one.

The chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking steps to prevent and control factors that put people at greater risk. Additionally, knowing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack are crucial to the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack. People who have survived a heart attack can also work to reduce their risk of another heart attack or stroke in the future.

Physical Therapy

A better choice for pain treatment, according to Americas Heart's statement, is physical therapy, exercise, weightloss, and heat and cold therapy. It is better to be conservative by using physical therapy and other pain relieving methods first to avoid potential risk to the heart that may be associated with certain medications. Another reason patients with heart disease may benefit from physical therapy is that staying active is key to a healthy heart. Physical therapy is a good way to maintain or improve mobility. With a hands-on exam, diagnosis, and treatment, physical therapists can treat many kinds of pain and imflammation in patients of all ages, give fitness advice, and assistance to promote overall wellness.

Cervical Health Awareness Month

2010-12-23T12:05:00.000-08:00

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month

Cervical Health Awareness Month was created to raise awareness about the prevention of Cervical Cancer. Cervical cancer is currently the second leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. Regular pap smears are recommended for women 21-30 to detect any abnormal changes in the cell around the cervix. Women who have their pap tests as often as they should are less likely to get cervical cancer, compared to those who don't.

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy focuses on flexibility and strength training, while creating a specialized physical fitness regimen to help reduce stress, prevent fatigue, cope with cervical cancer symptoms, and improve overall quality of life. They ensure that patients maintain some level of physical activity during and after cancer treatment. Exercise increases heart rate and muscle flexion, while boosting the body's tolerance to chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Participating in daily exercise programs will enable you to gain a sense of physical control over your condition, and will provide an outlet for stress and anxiety. In addition, exercise will insist you with the motivation and the drive for optimal wellness.

Stress Management

2010-12-07T10:48:00.000-08:00

December is Stress Management Month

Modern life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations, and demands. For many people, stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life. Stress isn't always bad. In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. But when you're constantly running in emergency mode, your mind and body pay the price.

Understanding Stress
Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. When you sense danger, the body's defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the "fight-or-flight" reaction, or the stress response. The stress response is the body's way of protecting you. When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert.

Physical Therapy
There are many different types a stress, one being physical stress. Physical therapy can assist and benefit those with physical stress to alleviate pain and help the body function throughout daily activities. Physical therapists can help with stretching, range of motion, and strengthening of the body that is causing stress.

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2010-10-15T12:39:00.000-07:00

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United State, aside from skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed among women in the United States this year. Today, there are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States.Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the breast. Usually breast cancer either begins in the cells of the lobules, which are the milk-producing glands, or the ducts, the passages that drains milk from the lobules to the nipple.

Symptoms

- Swelling of all or part of the breast
- Skin irritation or dimpling

- Breast pain

- Nipple pain or the nipple turning inward

- Redness, scaliness, or thickening of the nipple or breast skin

- A nipple discharge other than breast milk

- A lump in the underarm area

Treatment

Surgery is usually the first line of attack against breast cancer, there are two types of surgery:
Lumpectomy- breast conserving surgery, is the removal of only the tumor and a small amount of the surrounding tissue.
Mastectomy- removal of all breast tissue

Following with Chemotherapy, Radiation Therapy, and/or Hormonal Therapy

Physical Therapy is beneficial to the breast cancer patient before and after surgery. A physical therapist monitors participation in a supervised and progressive exercise program allowing the woman to take an active role in her physical recovery. A therapists goal is to accelerate healing and improve function use of the arm and return to function in every aspect.

October is National Physical Therapy Month

2010-09-30T12:50:00.000-07:00

National Physical Therapy Month
Physical therapy is a health care specialty involved with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Physical therapy uses non-invasive and non-medical tools to help improve total body function. Physical therapists focus on relieving pain, promoting healing, restoring function and movement, and facilitation and adaptation associated with injury. The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to restore maximal functional independence to each individual patient. To achieve this goal, physical modalities such as exercise, heat, cold, electricity, and massage are utilized. So, as you can see, physical therapy can play a role in most people's lives.

Common Reasons to Seek Physical Therapy
- Neck pain and lower back pain

- Arthritis in one or multiple joints

- Fractures and other orthopedic conditions

- Problems with balance or mobility
- Pre- and post-surgical conditioning and strengthening

- Cancer recovery

- Knee, ankle and foot problems

and many more...

Here at Belmont Shore Physical Therapy we deliver expert care through the following evidence-based treatments:

Rehabilitation of Orthopedic conditions
Chronic swelling of a limb (lymphedema) condition
Fibromialgia pain management
Sport injury treatment and prevention
Low Light Laser Therapy (830 Laser)
Pre & Post surgical rehabilitation
Myofascial release techniques
Theraputic Yoga
Women's Health Issues
Geriatrics

September is

2010-09-01T14:39:00.000-07:00

National Pain Awareness Month

On a given day, more people suffer from pain that diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Chances are you know someone liging in pain. The good news is that with peoper pain management, most pain can be greatly eased. You stand the best chance of having your pain properly assessed and treated when you take an active role in seeking treatment and communicating very specifically about your pain and its impact on your life. Become informed and learn all you can about your health problem, your pain, pain management options, and the types of healthcare providers who specialize in pain.

Physical Therapy tackles the phsyical side of the inflammation, stiffness, and soreness with exercise, manipulation, and massage, but it also works to help the body heal itself by encouraging the production of the body's natural pain-releaving chemicals. This two-pronged approach is what helps make physical therapy as effective as a chronic pain treatment.

September is

2010-09-01T12:57:00.000-07:00

Lymphoma Awareness Month

National Lymphoma Awareness Month, has commemorated each September to help raise public attention to this type of blood cancer. Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymph system. Lymphoma is not a single cancer but a group of many related cancers. In fact, there are nearly 30 different types of lymphoma. Broadly, they are grouped unter two categories: Hodgkin Disease and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. these two broad groups may be similar in their symptoms and the tests that are required, but they behave differnetly with each affected person.

A common indicator of lymphedema is indentations that do not immediately disappear after the skin has been depressed by the hand or fingers. This condition is usually found in the legs and arms; however, lymphedema can affect any region of the body. Many people with lymphedema are labeled over-weight, yet lymphedema is not about fat storage. Here at our office we provide lymphedema management of non invasive, painless, and effective procedures. We can help you live happy, healthy, and active.

National Health Center Week

2010-07-30T11:47:00.000-07:00

August 9-15 is National Health Center and Exercise week.

Exercise is one of the best ways to ensure a healthier and longer life. The benefits of exercise are invaluable! Such as:

Improving your bone density and reducing your risks of falls and fractures.
Reversing natural muscle loss that occurs during aging.
Lowering your risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, gallstones, and colon cancer
Keeps you trim and improves your mood and relaxation

Exercising daily plays a crucial role in the process of healing and recovering from injury or a disease.This is the goal of physical therapy exercises. Stretching and strengthening activities are only a few types of physical therapy exercises.

Balancing Exercise: Singe Leg Stance

Stand behind a chair
Hold onto the chair back with both hands
Slowly lift one leg off the ground
Maintain your balance standing on one leg for 5 seconds
Return to standing position and repeat x 5
Perform with the opposite leg

National Headache Awareness Week

2010-06-08T15:20:00.000-07:00

June is

National Headache Awareness Week

Headaches can be caused by reduced blood flow to various areas of the cerebral cortex, muscular strains in the head or neck, or the most common emotional stress.

The best solution for headaches is prevention. Prevention is safer, more convenient, and more beneficial to overall health. Lifetime modifications that may help include:

Adequate hydration by drinking at least six eight ounce glasses of water every day and limiting the amount of caffeine.
Eat a healthy diet and avoid a drop in blood sugar by not skipping meals.
Get regular exercise and maintain good posture while sitting at work.
Maintain a regular sleep schedule and go to bed and wake up at the same time.

Headache causing foods are aged cheese, alcohol, nitrates, artificial sweetners, cold foods, and caffeine.

When the onset of the headache becomes disabling or recurrent, it may be good reason to seek medical attention.

2010-03-10T12:09:00.000-08:00

Do you do stretch correctly?

please join us for a 30 min. free stretching lesson!

When: March 31, @5:00 pm

Where: 4028 East Broadway

Long Beach, Ca 90803

Limited space, please RSVP@562-433-4331

Attend a free informational class for lymphedema management

2010-01-11T11:39:00.000-08:00

What: Please join us for a 30 min. informational class about lymphedema
When: Wednesday January 20th, 2010 at 5:00 pm.
Where: 4028 Eat Broadway Long Beach CA, 90803

Please call us @ 562-433-4331 to RSVP
www.belmontshorept.com

Pain Awareness and Laser Therapy

2009-09-22T11:37:00.001-07:00

Pain interferes with our quality of life and general functioning, and is the most common reason we seek medical attention. Different conditions can cause experiences of many types and intensities of pain, which can be relieved by treatments such as laser therapy.
September offers an opportunity to share information on pain with family, friends and members of our community: it is Pain Awareness Month.

Laser therapy is scientifically proven to dramatically reduce pain associated with arthritis, back & muscle pain, tendonitis, fractures, fibromyalgia, and more! It achieves:
· Faster wound healing
· Anti-inflammation
· Tissue repair and cell growth
· Improved vascular and metabolic activity
· Improved nerve function

We can apply this treatment over fractures, pins, and plates—even wounds are shown to heal faster with laser therapy. It is safe on children as well.

2009-09-10T10:14:00.000-07:00

Do you, a family member, or friend suffer from Lymphedema?

We can help you live a more active lifestyle!

What: Please join us for a free 30 minute informational class about Lymphedema

When: Wed. September 16, 2009 at 6:00pm

Where: 4028 E. Broadway, Long Beach 90803

Please call us at (562) 433-4331 to RSVP

Complimentary refreshments provided!

Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

2009-09-08T13:25:00.000-07:00

Over 20,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year. The disease develops when malignant cells form in the tissue covering the ovary.

Risk Factors
· A family history of ovarian cancer or a personal history of cancer
· 55 years of age or older
· Menopausal hormone therapy

Symptoms
· Ongoing bloating
· Pelvic or abdominal pain
· Changes in eating habits
· Frequent or urgent urination

Treatment
· Surgery confirms and treats cancer by removing cancerous tissue. If the stage is advanced and the woman does not want children, the surgery may include a total hysterectomy or a salpingo-oophorectomy, which removes the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
· Chemotherapy is recommended after surgery, and can last for 4 to 6 months. It can be taken through the mouth to enter the bloodstream to reach cancer cells throughout the body, or be placed directly in the organ to affect the cancer cells in that area.

Any woman who has a high risk factor, or has experienced the above symptoms for a week or more should talk to her doctor.

Yoga Awareness Month

2009-09-01T15:24:00.000-07:00

September 2009
The practice of yoga can improve both physical and mental health. Exercises involve movement between postures, deep breathing, meditation, and relaxation which connects our mind, body, and spirit.

Benefits of yoga include:
● Reduced inflammation and pain associated with chronic conditions
● Stronger muscles and connective tissue
● Alignment of the vertebrae
● Reduced stress
● Increased flexibility
● Purification of body systems
● Nourishment and stimulation of brain cells

Belmont Shore Physical Therapy offers Therapeutic Yoga! Call for more details.

Also visit: http://www.yogamonth.org/ for more information, classes and events.

Exercise for National Health Center Week in August 2009!

2009-08-25T12:58:00.000-07:00

Featured in the Grunion Gazette -- July 9, 2009

2009-07-09T16:32:00.000-07:00

Science of Healing, Art of Caring at Heart of Physical Thearpy

In-Home Physical Therapy Services

What is Physical Therapy?

It's an important question, and the answer will help you understand how a physical therapist can improve your ability to move and function, while also benefiting your general fitness and health.
Physical therapists are experts in "the science of healing and the art of caring." This is what that means:

The Science of Healing

Patients and physicians are demanding the talents of physical therapists for conservative management of a wide variety of conditions. In many cases, patients are being sent to physical therapy instead of surgery.

Physical therapists help people with orthopedic conditions such as low back pain or osteoporosis; joint and soft tissue injuries such as fractures and dislocations; neurologic conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Parkinson's disease (PD or Multiple Sclerosis (MS); connective tissue injuries such as burns or wounds; cardiopulmonary and circulatory conditions such as congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); Chronic swelling of a limb (Lymphedema) due to mastectomy, CHF, genetics; and workplace injuries including repetitive stress disorders and sports injuries.

The Art of Caring

The individualized, "hands on" approach that characterizes physical therapist care is highly valued by patients. When a physical therapist sees a patient for the first time, he or she examines that individual and develops a plan of care that promotes the ability to move, reduces pain, restores function, prevents disability and by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. The physical therapist and the patient then work side-by-side to make sure that the goals of the treatment plan are met.
Therapeutic exercise and functional training are the cornerstones of physical therapist treatment. Depending on the particular needs of a patient, physical therapists may "mobilize" a joint (that is, perform certain types of passive movements at the end of the patient's range of motion) or massage a muscle to promote proper movement and function. Physical therapists may use other techniques such as electrotherapy, ultrasound (high-frequency waves that produce heat), hot packs, ice, and Low light laser therapy in addition to other treatments when appropriate.

Physical therapists practice in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes.

In-Home Physical Therapy allows patients to render services in the comfort of their own home rather than residential, long-term, or institutional-based nursing care. Home services include; Fall Prevention Program; A Home Safety Evaluation; Individualized Programs Increasing Endurance, Flexibility, and Strengthening; as well as Rehabilitation and Functional Training to improve one’s ability to perform daily physical actions, tasks or activities. These programs are specially designed for geriatric patients who may find it difficult to access services outside their home. We provide important interaction and stimulation in a comfortable and caring environment. All necessary tools are provided by the Physical Therapist and brought to each scheduled appointment.

Most people can benefit from physical therapy, whether their condition varies from a simple ankle sprain to a complex neurological disorder. Physical therapy uses non-invasive and non-medical tools to help improve total body function. Physical therapists focus on relieving pain, promoting healing, restoring function and movement, and facilitation and adaptation associated with injury. Therapy also focuses on ergonomics or body mechanic training, fitness, and wellness. So, as you can see, physical therapy can play a role in most people’s lives, including yours.

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month -- July 2009

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Arthritis affects approximately 1 child in every 1,000 in a given year. Fortunately, most of these cases are mild. However, approximately 1 child in every 10,000 will have more severe arthritis that doesn’t just go away. Many children will have what is called acute inflammatory arthritis following a viral or bacterial virus. This type of arthritis is often quite severe for a brief period but usually disappears with a few weeks or months. –arthritis.org

Belmont Shore Physical Therapy offers special programs for pain management such as 830 Laser therapy and strengthening exercises to treat arthritis and maintain body strength for further injuries. Call us @ 562-433-4331 or visit our website @ www.belmontshorept.com. We can help!

ATTEND A FREE INFORMATIONAL CLASS & MANAGE YOUR LYMPHEDEMA!!

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Do you, a family member or a friend suffer from

Lymphedema?

When: Please join us for a 30 minute informational class about Lymphedema

When: July 8, Wednesday at 6:00 P.M.

Where: 4028 E. Broadway Long Beach, CA 90803

Please call us at (562) 433-4331 to RSVP

www.belmontshorept.com

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We Support Iranian Movement!

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National Men's Health Week

June 15th-21st, 2009

The purpose of Men's Health Week is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
So this next week take time to care for all of the boys and men important in your life.

lateral Epicondylitis

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Hello PTs,
Do you know any good and progressing Rx for chronic lateral epicondylitis that really works?

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Manage your

Post Partum Low Back Pain

What: FREE 30 Min. Educational Class

When: Wednesday, June 10th 2009 at 6pm

Where: 4028 E. Broadway, Long Beach CA 90803

Your Newborn is Welcome too!

Give us a call and RSVP today

(562)433-4331

http://www.belmontshorept.com/