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The
following information is provided to encourage proactive self-help,
well-being and good health.
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The
Back Book
Information on low back problems and the appropriate intervention including
proper posture, body mechanics and exercise.
The
Knee Book
The causes of knee pain, self care for knee problems, and the importance
of flexibility and strengthening exercises.
The
Neck Book
The treatment of neck and shoulder pathology including proper posture, ergonomics
and self care.
Computing
Without Pain with the MouseKeyDo System
Our Saratoga office staff is trained in this ergonomic training program that
teaches specific techniques for keyboard, mouse, and laptop use that minimize
the stresses
that occur with repetitive computer use.
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Newsletters
My
Dogs are Tired -
July 2007
Annually, 50% of American men and women have significant foot pain from various
causes. OPTM physical therapists are well aware of the mechanics of the lower
extremity, preventative techniques that can be taught to every person, and care
of both painful conditions and post surgical rehabilitation procedures
for the feet.
Arthritis
Epidemic
- March 2007
Arthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems
and our nation's leading cause of disability. The therapists
at OPTM understand the requirements
of a well developed program to assist people with their arthritis care and
prevention.
Happy
New Year -
February 2007
If there is one constant in the healthcare industry it is the
change that occurs almost daily. OPTM remains current with
the physical therapy changes with a staff that devotes constant
attention to the changes occurring with Medicare, Worker's
Comp, private insurers and evidence based practice.
Prepare
for Summer Fun -
August 2006
Is your body ready for action after a winter of rest? OPTM
would like to help you proactively care for
your health. We specialize in
biomechanical examinations
with instructions for proper
training techniques.
Treating
Low Back Disorders -
Spring 2006
Low back pain continues to pervade our world regardless of all the attempts to
cure the problem. Learn about the current best evidence and how OPTM approaches
lower back pain treatment and prevention.
Knee
Injury Prevention -
September 2005
Knee injuries have dramatically increased in the past 30
year. ACL injuires have become an epidemic. Jump into action
with a knee injury prevention program.
Elbow
Injuries in Young Throwers -
June 2005
Chronic overuse injuries are occurring more frequently in youth sports. Conditioning
and training errors, year round training in one sport, longer competitive seasons
combined with rapidly changing physical characteristics are contributing factors.
Neck
Pain -
March 2005
Neck injuires are common, diabling, and costly. At OPTM, we are specialists
in providing evidenced based therapeutic interventions and are specialty trained
in manual therapy, excercise and ergonomics.
Saratoga
Grand Opening - June 2004
OPTM Sports and Physical Therapy expands by popular demand to serve the Saratoga,
Cupertino, and Campbell areas.
Shoulder
Pain: Causes and Care - March 2004
Shoulder pain is the third most common musculo-skeletal disorder. This percentage
and severity increases as one moves on in life. OPTM specializes in the complete
treatment of shoulder disorders.
Build
Those Bones - October 2003
The health of our bones is a hot topic. How can we keep our bones strong
and what makes them weak? Nutrition plays a vital role in the health of our
skeleton.
Movement
is Life - May 2003
Our bodies change throughout our lifetime and the good news is that no matter
how old you are, you can improve your health with appropriate exercise.
The
Bone & Joint Decade - January 2003
The World Health Organization and the United Nations have dedicated this
decade to improving the musculo-skeletal health in the world. The World Bank
of Global Burden of Disease Project found that musculo-skeletal disorders
are the most common cause of severe long-term pain and disability accounting
for more than 50% of all chronic conditions.
Congratulations
to Our New Orthopedic Specialists - September 2002
Optimal Performance Through Movement (OPTM) Sports and Physical Therapy was
opened in 1990 with the vision of providing therapy, which was based on current
evidence and with the commitment to professional evolution and growth. Recently,
DanVold, Fabrice Rockich and Harry Benich, became Orthopedic Certified Specialists
(OCS) as recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association. Also, within
the last year, Fabrice was certified as a strength and conditioning specialist
(CSCS) and Harry was certified as a Pilates’ Rehabilitation Specialist.
The
History of Pilates - February 2002
OPTM has integrated a movement program. One of its components is use of the
Pilates system. We have a Certified Pilates Practitioner on staff. This newsletter
covers the history of Pilates.
Movement
Education Program - September 2001
The goal of every rehabilitation program is to educate people how to control
their body. This includes how to avoid painful activities, instruction in
body mechanics and proper performance of a dynamic control exercise program
to enhance strength endurance and flexibility. We have created a specialized
program designed to educate and reinforce these concepts.
Balance
- May 2001
Learn the different ways we control our balance and how our balance changes
as we age.
Ergonomics
- February 2001
Learn proper ergonomics to use while at a computer and with general daily
activities.
Stabilization
Execises - September 2000
The importance of motor control in treatment of people with low back pain
conditions.
Differential
Nerve Pain - April 2000
Differentiating hamstring muscle strains versus sciatica originating from
low back pathology.
Patellofemoral
Pain - Jauary 2000
The causes and treatment of patellofemoral pain in the knee including self
care education and exercises.
Dynamic
Control - November 1999
One of the goals of physical therapy treatment is to restore dynamic control
of joint motion. Dynamic joint control is the ability to maintain optimal
position of the joint surfaces during activities in order to protect intra-
and extra-articular tissue.
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