Getting to Know the PTs of In Motion O.C. I knew from right around my junior year of high school that I wanted to pursue a career as a physical therapist. I grew up playing sports my whole life. Soccer,…
What to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
How It’s Caused and Treated We use our hands for many different tasks throughout the day, from driving to eating and typing to twisting doorknobs. It’s no surprise that the hands and wrists are some of the most common areas…
The Best Responsibility – Being a Dad
When my dad was young, he didn’t get to spend a lot of time with his dad. Remembering how disappointing that was, he promised to be a positive force in his kids’ lives, and he succeeded. Out of all the…
Practice Good Posture
Are you one of the 86% of Americans that spend majority of your work day sitting at a desk? Are you aware of the effects that can have on the body, particularly if you are maintaining prolonged periods of poor…
Leaps and Bounds – The Future of Physical Therapy Technology
New technologies continue to shape and change every profession, and physical therapy is no exception. Our constant search for better ways to heal chronic pain, treat injuries, and become stronger has led some innovative minds to create incredible tech that…
Upcoming Seminar on Joint Health With Dr. Gabe Carpio
Hello, my name is Dr. Gabe Carpio, and I work as a nonsurgical orthopedic specialist at Hoag Medical Group (HMG) in Irvine, California. My specific role at Hoag is as a primary care sports medicine physician. I work with patients…
Joint Health
Joints, joints, joints! No, I’m not talking about the kind you smoke. I’m talking about the kind that you rely on every single day in order to move. Fun fact: there are 360 joints in the human body. Yep, I…
Appreciating Their Generosity
On Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is coming up this month, and I want to take the opportunity to appreciate the mothers in my life: my mother and my wife. They have blessed my life and the lives of my kids…
PT Fact vs. Fiction
Some Common PT Myths If you’ve been to physical therapy, you probably have a pretty good idea of the types of services and advice available to customers and clients. However, if you’ve never been before, there’s a chance you might…
Do You Have Proper Running Technique?
Common Problems with Running Form Anyone can lace on a pair of running shoes and head out their front door for a run. It’s a great, cost-effective way to exercise and can be done anywhere. But like any form of…