Sports Recovery & Physical Therapy Blog | Rausch PT
Apr
30
2021
Knee Hyperextension in Dancers

April 30, 2021 in Dana Point

Hi, my name is Kathryn, and I’m the dance specialist at Rausch Physical Therapy. As a past professional dancer and teacher, I have seen many injuries related to misinformation and […]

Apr
30
2021
Back to Normal After a Pandemic

April 30, 2021 in Dana Point

Returning to sport can be difficult, especially after taking a year off. There are 3 things to consider in your journey back: 1.Allow yourself extra time to warm up: Foam […]

Apr
29
2021
Injury Prevention in Our Young Athletes

April 29, 2021 in Physical Therapy

One of the biggest questions in sports is always: “how can we prevent injury”? That is becoming especially true as our young athletes are returning to their sports after such […]

Apr
29
2021
Injury Prevention For Gymnasts

April 29, 2021 in Physical Therapy

There have been various practices, games, and competitions canceled or postponed due to the pandemic. Now, it has been delightful to see indoor and outdoor activities resume again. With sporting […]

Mar
09
2021
Why Pain-Free Isn’t The Goal

March 9, 2021 in Dana Point

Many people get caught up in their pain. How much pain they have. How often they have pain. BUT I’d like to say that Pain isn’t what matters… at least […]

Mar
08
2021
Patient Spotlight – Chris Shilling

March 8, 2021 in Rx Massage

After twenty years of multiple doctor visits and the same diagnosis of Prostatitis time after time, Chris still was not finding the relief that he needed to live a better […]

Mar
05
2021
Patient Spotlight – George Alvarez

March 5, 2021 in Uncategorized

George tested positive for COVID-19 in early November 2020 and was hospitalized for 36 days, on a ventilator for five of those days. He received physical therapy while in the […]

Mar
02
2021
Should I keep running or stop?

March 2, 2021 in Uncategorized

How often have you heard a runner say my hip, ankle, knee hurt so I took some time off and it got better but then I started running again and […]

Feb
26
2021
7 Surprising Benefits of Massage

February 26, 2021 in Rx Massage

Can you believe it has almost been a year since physical distancing became a thing? Even people who aren’t touchy-feely are starting to feel the effects of prolonged touch deprivation. […]

Feb
26
2021
Exercise and Insomnia

February 26, 2021 in Dana Point

Can’t sleep? Are you having trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep? Many people have had their sleep patterns disrupted — along with many other routines — since the pandemic. […]

Feb
26
2021
Physical Therapy for the Elderly

February 26, 2021 in Physical Therapy

Many people misconstrue physical therapy as beneficial only for folks recovering from injury or illness, athletes, or a specific demographic. The truth is that physical therapy can benefit anyone of […]

Jan
28
2021
Dealing With Jaw, Neck, or Face Tension Lately? Here Are 5 Ways to Get Relief (Without Turning to Advil)

January 28, 2021 in Rx Massage

2021 is here, and it is time to let go of the stress of 2020 and leave it all behind! If you’re feeling any tension in your jaw, neck, or […]