Physical Therapy, Recovery & Injury Prevention Blog | Rausch
Apr
01
2019
Sports Injury Prevention Tips

Sadly, medical science has yet to figure out how to clearly identify people who are at risk for sports injuries. Injuries happen, but we mostly don’t know why they happen […]

Mar
21
2019
How to “Eat to Heal” During Recovery

March 21, 2019 in Physical Therapy ,Wellness

  When you are recovering from surgery or acute injury, focusing on how to fuel your body can make a huge difference in your rehab success and recovery time. PT […]

Mar
01
2019
Newly discovered Alzheimer’s genes further hope for future treatments

  (CNN)An analysis of the genetic makeup of more than 94,000 people in the United States and Europe with clinically diagnosed Alzheimer’s led to the discovery of four new genetic […]

Mar
01
2019
The Four Qualities of Quality Physical Therapy

March 1, 2019 in Physical Therapy

  Despite what you may believe, all physical therapy is not created equal. Too many people would rather live in pain than go to PT because they had a bad […]

Feb
20
2019
How to Activate Your Scapular Muscles to Alleviate Pain

February 20, 2019 in Physical Therapy

BY SEAN SWOPES, PT, DPT, CSCS, RAUSCH PHYSICAL THERAPY As a physical therapist, I find that pain in the shoulder/neck area is one of the more common reasons why patients […]

Feb
01
2019
3 Ways a Physical Therapist Can Help Manage Headaches

February 1, 2019 in Dana Point ,Pain & Injury

Headaches affect 47% of the global population and are described by the type and location of pain in the head. Many headaches are harmless and resolve gradually. However, more frequent […]

Jan
15
2019
How to make S.M.A.R.T. Goals in 2019

January 15, 2019 in Physical Therapy ,Wellness

  No matter what your New Year’s Resolution may be, making real change requires strategic planning. PT Ashley Heller explains how setting S.M.A.R.T. goals will help you stick to your […]

Jan
01
2019
Keep Your Immune System Healthy

January 1, 2019 in Dana Point ,Wellness & Lifestyle

Your immune system defends you against the viruses that cause colds and flu. These eight steps can help support your immune system so it’s ready to fight those viruses. Eat […]

Jan
01
2019
Eggs Are Among The Healthiest Foods You Can Eat

January 1, 2019 in Dana Point ,Wellness & Lifestyle

Eggs were unfairly demonized because the yolks are high in cholesterol. However, studies show that cholesterol from eggs doesn’t raise blood cholesterol in the majority of people. New studies that include hundreds of […]

Jan
01
2019
A Guide to Burnout

January 1, 2019 in Dana Point ,Wellness & Lifestyle

Overview Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion that can zap the joy out of your career, friendships, and family interactions. Continual exposure to stressful situations, like caring […]

Dec
30
2018
How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Sciatica Symptoms

December 30, 2018 in Physical Therapy

  Whether it be because they’re undiagnosed or because their doctor just prescribed pain medication for the symptoms, many people with sciatica fail to realize that a physical therapist can […]

Nov
08
2018
Exercises You Should Always Do After Age 50

November 8, 2018 in Physical Therapy ,Wellness

  You may have seen a social media post sharing an article, “14 Exercises to Never Do After Age 50.” While the article has since been removed, it caused a […]