by buildpt | Nov 6, 2018 | Physical therapy
The stronger you are before surgery, the stronger you’ll be after. That’s the philosophy behind prehabilitation (or “prehab”), the process of improving strength and functional capacity before surgery through a comprehensive and targeted exercise program – a process...
by buildpt | Nov 5, 2018 | Exercise, Healthy living, Physical therapy
To the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, Yorba Linda physical therapist Ruben Salinas has an important message: exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening...
by buildpt | Oct 4, 2018 | Physical therapy
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and physical therapists everywhere are jumping at the opportunity to remind people about the important role improved and restored movement has on improving society. “Pain-free movement is crucial to your quality of daily...
by buildpt | Oct 2, 2018 | Healthy living, Physical therapy
While the profession of physical therapy is often characterized under the generalized label “rehabilitation,” Yorba Linda physical therapist Ruben Salinas is eager to create a wider narrative – one that focuses on physical therapy’s overall ability to change...
by buildpt | Aug 31, 2018 | Exercise, Healthy living, Physical therapy
While drinking plenty of water is critical to life, health and healing, simply submerging your body in water (i.e., a pool) opens up opportunities for relief and fitness for those who otherwise may have difficulty exercising. This is especially important for aging...
by buildpt | Aug 3, 2018 | Physical therapy, Sports rehab
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school athletes account for about 2 million injuries and around a half-million doctor visits each year. But few of these injuries, says Yorba Linda physical therapist Ruben Salinas, are as costly...
