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May
01
2019
Rausch Physical Therapy’s 13th Anniversary ¡Fiesta!

May 1, 2019 in Events

Calling all current patients, past patients, friends, family and our entire community of support! Rausch PT is turning 13 🎉1️⃣3️⃣🎈 We wouldn’t be where we are today without you all, […]

Apr
24
2019
Dear Parents: Stop Overusing Your Kids

Originally published August 17, 2015 Dear Parents of Young Athletes: As a physical therapist, I have the privilege to work with many of your young all-stars. Some of your kids […]

Apr
05
2019
Six Ways to Avoid Painful “Text Neck”

April 5, 2019 in Physical Therapy ,Wellness

  Your screen addiction isn’t just straining your eyes and relationships; over time, your neck muscles can become stretched out and weakened while others become tight and painful as they […]

Apr
01
2019
Sports Injury Prevention Tips

April 1, 2019 in Dana Point ,Uncategorized

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

March 1, 2019 in Dana Point ,Uncategorized

  (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 ,Uncategorized

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 ,Uncategorized

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 ,Uncategorized

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 […]