In September we welcomed Jamie Schoen, Doctor of Physical Therapy, on to our team. Jamie is from Western Massachusetts and grew up as a ballet dancer. Before returning to graduate school she spent six years teaching Pilates to clients of all ages and physical abilities. She enjoys partnering with clients on their wellness journey, helping them find the tools they need to achieve and maintain their long-term health. We are excited to have her! If you haven’t met her yet, please introduce yourself! READ MORE!
Also, please welcome our new staff member, Diane Ramirez. She has started with us as an administrative assistant and has goals for herself to become a Physical Therapist in the future. Look for her nice smile as she greets you at Century City Physical Therapy.
Century City PT believes in educating our community to help avoid injury, regulate fitness and observe wellness. This space is dedicated to assist in this education. Please check back with us regularly for updated information on health and wellness care.
April 1, 2013 we will be seeing new cuts to Medicare for physical therapy.
Dating back to last year, APTA has provided crucial information about these upcoming cuts in all-member e-mails, News Now articles, social media messages, and via the APTA.org homepage. Still, we know that some physical therapists are unaware of what's ahead.
Read MoreCore yoga... Core outfits... Core workouts....
What exactly is the core? When I asked this of my 92-year-old mother-in-law, she said it had something to do with her abdominals. When I taught anatomy for a Pilates certification training, I decided to survey fitness and health professionals on what they felt the core muscles were.
Read MoreWe all know we should exercise. But few realize that being physically active is the single most important thing that most of us can do to improve or maintain our health. Regular movement not only lowers the risk of developing or dying from heart disease, stroke and diabetes, it also prevents certain cancers, improves mood, builds bones, strengthens muscles, expands lung capacity, reduces the risk of falls and fractures, and helps to keep excess weight in check. And those are just some of the more familiar effects.
Read MoreChanging the way we do things is often an uncomfortable but necessary adaptation in life. When someone makes a postural adjustment they are essentially changing the way that they live in their bodies, which can be daunting if not down right unpleasant. However, we know that the way that you hold your body can have a profound effect on how you feel and how your body functions. If the way you are holding your body is not benefiting you, you may consider adjusting the way that you hold and move your body. Before you start to change, consider a few perspectives that might help you along the way.
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