INTRODUCTION:   In the media, the term core exercises are often used to promote exercise to develop “six-pack abs”. The strength of your core muscles is very important to stabilize your spine and prevent or help with low back pain. A strong core is also a vital...

The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have stopped much of the world. Once busy streets and shops are empty, activities are canceled and you may not be even be going to work.  One thing that the virus has not stopped is pain and injury. Maybe you were seeing your Physical...

Though it often takes a back seat to strength and cardiovascular fitness, flexibility plays a critical role in ensuring one’s able to maintain a high level of independence and mobility during their Golden Years.  While our muscles and tendons tend to naturally...

We often don’t consider the long-term impact that practicing the fine arts can have on the body.  Yet, according to Yorba Linda physical therapist Ruben Salinas, dancers, musicians, visual artists and even performing artists are not immune to...

February is American Heart Month, a time when health professionals like physical therapists strive to raise awareness about maintaining and improving cardiovascular health.  The month also serves as a sobering reminder that, as a society, we...

We typically wish for those we love to live their best, most healthful lives. That’s why it can be both frustrating and worrisome when a loved one slips onto a more sedentary lifestyle track – one that could be harmful to their long-term well-being.  You want to...