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There is a better way to Run!

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Each and every runner possesses a unique running style based on their injuries, anatomy, and experiences. We all have our little hitches and traits, however, there is a better way to run. Every runner has inefficiencies in their gait that cost energy and speed. A Run Right will help you to identify these inefficiencies to enable you to run faster and stronger for longer.


Here’s how it works:

  • Your Run Right analysis begins with a comprehensive physical evaluation to determine your muscle recruitment patterns, range of motion, pains, and running background. Following the physical evaluation you will have a chance to experience the Alter-G Treadmill to have your gait analyzed. Video recording will be utilized from 4 different camera angles to get a complete view of your running gait.
  • Following the video recording, we will walk you through your gait frame by frame. Inefficiencies and biomechanical flaws will be identified and strategies to correct them will be provided.
  • After the analysis, we will put you back on the Alter-G treadmill to practice your efficient gait with running cues.
  • The analysis will finish with us walking you through your results. Strategies for improvement and necessary strengthening regimen will be discussed along with key exercises to ensure a successful home program.
  • All runners will be sent home with their results, a self massage ball, and the knowledge on how to Run Right.

Everyone can benefit from a Run Right!

Be sure to call the clinic and get yours scheduled today (949) 276-5401.

 

Optimistically, positive stuff happen…

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I watched a rad show this week on Netflix. But if you know me, you know my TV watching is a bit eclectic. Yes, I watch the Kardashians, Real Housewives of the OC, Wicked Tuna, Deadliest Catch, Brad Brad World, and my new favorite Ladies of London! (Caroline Rules). Judge if you must… But I’ve found a new line of shows on Netflix called TED Talks. You may know some TED Talks from web searches or youtube. If you don’t know TED Talks- you should. They are a non-profit organization devoted to “spreading ideas”. Usually in the form of short but powerful talks. Started in the mid 80’s; Technology, Entertainment, and Design. But think science, business, and global issues talked through by really entertaining people in a short enough time span to keep you tuned in.

One episode caught my attention, titled “Optimism Bias” by Tali Sharot. This episode by Tali Sharot gives some great… Not only do “Optimist’s” get sick less, have better psychological health, stronger immune systems, are more attractive, heal faster, can handle stress better, the list goes on and on… But as Dr. Sharot points out, optimism has its challenges as well. Most optimists can be lead astray while making tough decisions because they only see the “bright side”.

I know this to be true in my own decision making models. I literally have to force myself to look at the other side of the coin, while making tough decisions. My default is to see the positive opportunity first, but that doesn’t make a good or well thought decision. By forcing myself to think or plan for the what if’s, the best decision can be made. But being an optimist, makes me do one thing really well. It makes me work harder. Because I know my optimism can be achieved. Not by sitting back and letting “everything take its course”, but by pushing through, over, and above to make the positive stuff happen.

Optimism and Positivity should stimulate you to make the optimistically, positive stuff happen! So look on the bright side today, but do it actively.

Dr. Tali Sharot’s Lecture

ABC Pilates Springs into Action

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If you’re like most of us, we love to workout in some form. Sometimes it’s taking a class and having that incredible instructor push us just a little bit more than we would on our own. So, what’s stopping you? Class availability? ABC Pilates has been working overtime to get YOU more classes and NEW options. Look at the new Restorative classes for those days when you need a little more TLC or the Power Mat class when you want a little extra burn.

Monday

8:30am TRX Jump Pump & Burn: TRX, weighted bars, free weights, BOSU and some serious Pilates of course! Get the most out of your workout from this boot camp style class. Time to mix it up!

Monday & Wednesday

10:30am Pilates Restorative: A reformer class specifically designed to improve balance, flexibility as well as assist in rehabilitation from injury or surgery. Restorative and gentle a great practice for everyday. Wonderful for Pre/Post natal too!

12 Noon Pilates Circuit: Don’t quit your day job!! But make it better with a lunchtime Pilates class. Pilates circuit is a fun program utilizing reformer, tower, EXO chair and jumpboard. Brown bag lunches are boring! But Pilates is fun. Join us!

Tuesday

6:00pm Mat Flow: All the traditional Pilates matwork as Joe Pilates would have taught it plus the challenging addition of free weights, bands and stability balls. A complete workout to promote strength, core stability and range of motion.

6:00pm Power Mat: Time to challenge your Pilates practice! Power mat will utilize free weights, weighted bars, bands and variety of amazing props. You will sweat, shake a little and smile a lot.

Saturday

8:00am Foam Roller Fusion: Runners here is the class for you! Find out the many ways to use the foam roller and increase flexibility, core strength and balance. A great way to recover from a long run, cross train for those future runs and banish overuse injuries!

schedule here

 

Restore Your Body

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This time of year, we hear a lot about RECOVERY. Recovery drinks, recovery compression, recovery time. Recovery from racing is incredibly important, make no mistake, equally important is the RESTORATIVE element.

What does “restorative” mean? In our context, it means revive or renew health, strength and spirits.

Day in and day out we work, we train and we run our mind and body ragged. So why not be gentle to it? Allow ourselves to have a little TLC and embrace the importance of restoring our bodies.

Mentally, escape from the daily grind, the stress, and let our mind go silent. Embrace the pleasure of letting go. When we allow our mind to relax, physically our body will follow suit. Of course, this is always easier said than done.

So how can you restore your body?

Try out Dynamic Touch’s “Deep Relaxation Massage.” Sometimes the spa experience massage is just what your bodies needs. The “Deep Relaxation Massage” helps reset the bodies nervous system, flushes and balances stress hormones, improves digestion and rejuvenates the mind, body and soul.

The next time you are feeling like you have hit a wall and just need a break, jump on Dynamic Touch and schedule your mini escape.

Best Day Season Starts

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With school ending and summer time kicking into full gear, it’s easy to get caught up with endless days at the beach. Sun up to sun down, making sure the oceans still salty and the sands still warm. This year grab the whole family, spend the day and the beach and give one special kid the BEST DAY ever.

Most of you know Jill – she is the “Jill of ALL trades”. She bounces around the clinic helping patients with exercises, handles our social media and drives the Rehab-u-lance to various events. When summer time hits and she’s not here from sun up to sun down you can find her volunteering with the Best Day Foundation.

The Best Day helps build confidence in kids with special needs through various water activities. Surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding and more. They have chapters dotted along the california coastline including Orange County, Ventura and Santa Barbara. So, whether you are hanging out in the OC or plan on taking a road trip, there is always an opportunity to give back to the community.

And truly, not only will you make a difference in these childrens lives, they too will show you how to have your BEST DAY.

Best Day Foundation, Check’em out!

So you wanna go fast?

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So you wanna go fast? Our Performance Lab is ready. Are YOU ready? Train and breathe on the most advanced altitude simulator, run weightless on the anti-gravity treadmill. Take a TRX class, schedule a Clinical A.R.T. session or get a massage to help your body recover.

Our complete performance & wellness services will help you gain speed to OUT.RUN the competition, gain strength to OUT.RIDE the pack and gain endurance to OUT.LAST them all.

Let us help you maximize your athletic potential and redefine your performance:

  • Alter G Anti-Gravity Treadmill
  • Hypoxico – Simulated Altitude Training System
  • Clinical A.R.T. (Active Release Technique)
  • Bike, Run and Throwing Video Analysis
  • Pilates Studio
  • TRX Resistance Training
  • Sports & Recovery Massage
  • Custom Bike & Run Orthotics
  • Bite Me Kitchen – Freshly prepared meals made to fuel your life

Breakaway from the pack and get started today. SCHEDULE HERE

Any questions, call us (949) 276-5401

I like my bubble…

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You’ve heard it called the “Orange Curtain” the “South County Bubble,” but I’m here to say, “I like my bubble!”. I love the local scene and our community. I’m a huge fan of local restaurants like Avila’s El Ranchito and Dublin 4, and I’m really into local racing too – like Thursday Night Crit @ Great Park. AWESOME!!

Since I can remember, I’ve been a fan of small, local businesses. After all I grew up in my parent’s restaurant. They had some sweet ones like Acacia, The Rausch’s, and Hungry Hombre. My mom tells a rad story of me, at about 3 years old, acting as the host at the Hungry Hombre. Apparently, I would sit everyone at the same table and just tell them “scoot over!”

We live in such a big place with so many things to do, busy schedules to keep, deadlines to make that it’s really nice to connect with what’s around you. So strive to connect and utilize the great things, businesses, opportunities, and events. These businesses are working their tails off to provide great experiences, great food and great fun.

 

So relax and enjoy the great stuff that’s right in our “bubble”. In fact, we put together a collective list of local events at the bottom of each newsletter just for you. Check ‘em out. We’ll see you there!

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Happy Anniversary to Us!

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It’s impossible for me to forget the very first day of Rausch PT. Such a leap of faith, such a step forward, such work in progress…

It still is, a work in progress really. We are always finding ways to improve, new services to help more people, and new ways to deal with the ever changing healthcare and insurance worlds. But the stamp of the first day of Rausch PT is so clear in my mind. It was pretty simple really. I only saw two patients, but they were the first two patients of the beginning of a legacy of Rausch PT. Now, you two patients know exactly who you are, and I can’t thank you enough for your trust, support, and foundation.

We’ve grown just a little bit (wink) since our opening in 2006. I am so blessed to be surrounded by 25+ amazing professionals in the clinic and Pilates studio.  We’ve seen so many changes over the past few years, but none so much as the last year. #fastpassPT has made it so much easier to treat injured folks quickly and without any unnecessary delay. Just come on in and start getting better.

Our newest addition to the clinic is the Performance Lab. Our growing clinic has the space and our staff the expertise to redefine your performance, help you gain a competitive advantage and keep you well. The experience of the Performance Lab is just what you are looking for to take care of your body and Out.Perform your competition.

Come join us for lunch on May 5th to Celebrate our Anniversary and see our growing clinic and Performance Lab. We’ll be hosting Avila’s El Ranchito and Marg’s. So come say hi, connect with your health, and enjoy lunch on us!

See you on May 5th,

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Out.Run Out.Ride Out.LAST

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Want to gain a competitive advantage? Want to redefine your performance? Our Performance Lab is ready for you. Are you ready?

Train and breathe on the most advanced altitude simulator, run weightless on the anti-gravity treadmill. Get a massage to help your body to recover. Our complete performance & wellness offerings will help you gain speed to Out.sprint the competition, gain strength to Out.climb the pack and gain endurance to Out.last them all.

Maximize your athletic prowess and redefine your performance with us!

  • Alter G – The Anti-Gravity Treadmill
  • Hypoxico – The NEW Simulated Altitude Training System
  • Active Release Techniques (ART)
  • Bike, Run and Throwing Video Analysis
  • Pilates Studio
  • TRX Resistance Training
  • Sports & Recovery Massage
  • Custom Bike & Run Orthotics
  • Bite Me Kitchen – Freshly prepared meals made to fuel your life

Breakaway from the pack and get started today. Get on the performance schedule:

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=18756

any questions, call us (949) 276-5401

Eating for Strength and Recovery

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By Christine Rosenbloom, PhD, RDN, CSSD

Active people don’t want to think about injury, but anyone who participates in sports knows that muscle pulls, sprains, broken bones, stress fractures or orthopedic surgery may sideline you for a while. What you eat after injury can help you recover from surgery, heal wounds, and strengthen bones and muscles to get you back on your feet and back to an active lifestyle. read more

When injury strikes and you have to limit your physical activity, make sure to cut down on portion sizes to compensate for decreased calorie burning. No need for the post-workout protein shakes or energy bars to fuel your workout; instead, eat nutrient-rich foods 3 to 4 times a day to provide the needed vitamins and minerals without extra calories from pre- or post-workout snacks.

http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6442478898

Discover what you can do to Give Back!

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In 2004, the Angels founded the “Angels Baseball Foundation”. Since then, they have been involved and partnered with a variety of local community and outreach programs to better serve the community.

Their mission focuses on initiatives aimed to create and improve Education, Health Care, Arts & Sciences, and Community related youth programs throughout the region, in addition to providing children the opportunity to experience the great game of baseball and its countless positive attributes.

Through support and donation, the Angels Baseball Foundation has been able to provide grants ranging from musical programs to at risk youth shelters and academic scholarships. All providing opportunities for the youth to learn, discover and foster their hopes and dreams.   

Discover what you can do to Give Back.

http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/ana/community/baseball_foundation.jsp

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