HAPPY RUNNING

The B Blade

The Body Blade is a great way to gain shoulder stability throughout a range of motion. 

Watch as @liveyourtruth_lars works on gaining stability through 

the pattern of his serve so he can be ready for his next @usta match! 

If you're in the LA area and are looking for physical therapy, 

call us and schedule your evaluation today!

310.657.7220

Make it go away

Research shows the importance of you gluteal muscles in preventing and decreasing knee, hip, and back pain. Here we have our fabulous patient @alexxthegr8 demonstrating Scooter on the reformer, an exercise that will literally kick your booty! 

Call us and book your evaluation today! 

310.657.7220

#getitgirl

The benefits of Pilates for rehabilitation and injury prevention are endless. 

Erica, one of our phenomenal Pilates Instuctors, is performing Roll Downs 

on the Cadillac to assist in activating the abdominal stabilizers, improve spinal mobility 

in to and out of flexion, and bring postural awareness to the body. 

Call today and schedule an evaluation with a Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, 

and check out our private Pilates packages with our certified Pilates instructors.

Private Sessions with Instructors:

$50 Intro for first session

$75 Single session

$65 x 5 sessions / 8 sessions / 10 sessions 

Semi-private (2 people) Sessions with Instructors:

$30 each - Intro for first session

$55 each - Single session

$45 x 5 sessions / 8 sessions / 10 sessions

***Mat Classes: Starting Soon!***

All series expire 90 days after purchase date

310.657.7220

New Year, New You!

Is your spine ready for the iGeneration?

iPrevent iPain from iPads and iPhones.

With the recent increased use of personal electronic devices (PEDs) such as Smartphones and tablets, there has been an increased incidence of upper shoulder and neck syndromes. One of the major contributing factors is the head position maintained while using theses devices. The average head weighs 6 kg or 13.2 pounds, and it exerts 10-12 pounds of weight on the neck in neutral position or 0 degrees. A 15 degree tilt in the neck increases the forces on the neck to 27 pounds, and 40 pounds at 30 degrees.

On average people spend two to four hours a day with their heads tilted over their PEDs, reading and texting. This tilting causes loss of the normal curve of the cervical spine, which leads to increased stress and potentially early degeneration, muscle pain, headaches and surgeries. While it is impossible to avoid technologies that cause these issues, individuals should seek physical therapists who can help with postural alignment and muscle re-education to prevent future neck syndromes.

Have you wondered WHY your BACK PAIN is suddenly present every time you walk?

Have you wondered WHY your BACK PAIN is suddenly present every time you walk?

Researchers have spent years performing various tests to obtain answers as to why so many people suffer from low back pain. The most recent research published observed and documented specific findings in muscle activation, joint stiffness, movement coordination and movement deficits with walking in hundreds of people with and without pain. 

The research consistently identified key bio-mechanical impairments in people who suffered from low back pain with walking.  Findings included: decreased mobility of the thoracic spine; decreased muscle activation of the multifidus, internal and external oblique and transverse abdominus musculature; and increased erector spinae musculature activity. These impairments further demonstrated poor movement coordination and increased instability of the pelvis and lumbar spine due to poor muscle activation pattern. 

Our physical therapists are highly trained in assessing movement and gait. We are the experts who can identify the bio-mechanical impairments of gait, and help guide you through appropriate exercises that are tailored to your strength level, motor deficits, and lifestyle. We will monitor your pain level and adjust the exercises to ensure they are done effectively and correctly. 

Call in today to schedule an appointment to see one of our physical therapists and start your journey to a PAIN-FREE WALK!

Follow the example below and get started TODAY!

Lumbar Stabilization Exercise

-Start by laying on your back with your knees bent

-Make sure your lumbar spine is in a neutral position

-Tighten your abdominal muscles as if you were holding a cough or filling your stomach with air

-If you can, while engaging your abdominal muscles, lift your legs up in the air as shown in picture and count for 10 seconds

-Make sure to breath through the entire exercise, and only continue if you are not experiencing any pain

Moving Through Life Pain Free

Movement Analysis

 

Are you in PAIN every time you walk, sit, or bend forward to lift something? Is the PAIN disturbing your sleep? Are you depressed because of the limitations caused by your PAIN? Can you remember the last time you were living PAIN-FREE? Schedule an appointment today with one of our physical therapists, and get to the root of this PAIN.

 

Why our physical therapists you ask?

 

Our therapists are currently in specialized post-doctoral level clinical residency and fellowship programs where they are mastering their skills of movement analysis, honing in on specialized tools to examine various movement patterns. The assessment would look at motor coordination, timing ratio, muscle activation and sequencing, and positional alignment adaptation due to poor posture and/or other muscle length imbalance. Understanding these aspects of movement allows the therapist to determine what is at fault, provide direct tactile and verbal cueing to place joints in optimal functional positions, and create specific exercise programs that can help to improve the way you move and provide you with the RELIEF that you have been searching for!!!

Has your functional movements throughout your day been a contributor to your daily pain?

Have a current Physical Therapist, Spine Fellow, examine and evaluate your pain at our office. Space is limited but appointments are being made daily.

Most private insurances accepted.

Call in and say goodbye to pain!

Last Week of October and We're Still Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month! Come Check us Out!

Wednesday October 29th --FREE 15-30min MASSAGE THERAPY-- 11am-1pm

End the month of October feeling energized and relaxed with a massage.

Call or email us for more information:
(310)657-7220
rehab@raphysicaltherapy.com

!!!FREE!!! Mid-Day Refresher Massage Wednesday, October 22 11am-1pm

RA Physical Therapy is continuing to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month with a refresher massage this week on Wednesday, October 22nd!

What better way to free yourself from sitting behind your desk on Hump Day Wednesday then by getting your FREE 15-30min Refresher Massage. Visit us between 11am-1pm and get revitalized for the remainder of your work week. Walk-ins and appointments welcomed.

Autumn Health and Business Expo - Sunday October 12, 2014 10am-5pm

RA Physical Therapy to proud to announce our first booth participation at the Autumn Health and Business Expo in West Los Angeles.

The event is free to everyone and we look forward to seeing you there!

Come meet and greet our physical therapists and Pilates instructor from 10am - 5pm.

For more information click on the link:

http://www.westlachamber.org/

Celebrate National Physical Therapy Month with us!

Total Body Tune-Up Clinic

Saturday, September 27, 2014

***Come receive a Total Body Tune Up!!!***

Walk-ins only

RA Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation staff is offering up to 60 minutes of total body rehabilitation with the following therapies:
1. Physical Therapy Screen/Evaluation
2. Chiropractic Screen/Evaluation
3. Pilates Assessment/Intro session
4. Therapeutic Massage intro session

Walk-Ins Only

$1/minute at 15 minute increments – with up to 4 options to choose from

For more info on our practitioners, visit our website at:

www.raphysicaltherapy.com

Holiday Cheers!

Are YOU in Balance this season?

Holiday Season Checklist
Finances 

Family 

Friends   

Guest List  

YOU ...?
Where are YOU on this check off list?

RA Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is offering "Holiday Bundles" to help you and all of your family and friends keep a balance between mind, body, and soul. Take advantage of our special low offers including a Hot Stone Massage, Pilates and Personal Training sessions. These will ensure you to stay stress free, pain free and active.
Have a family or friend suffering from headaches, muscle pain, weakness due to muscle imbalance, stress, lack of exercise or poor posture, these bundles would be a great gift to help them start the New Year in balance!

Holiday Bundles

Bundle 1
Mix and Match any two options below for $89.99
    1 45 Min Hot Stone Massage
    1 45 Min Pilates introductory exercise session
    1 45 Min Personal Training session

Bundle 2
A complete package for $135
   1 45 Min Hot Stone Massage  •  1 45 Min Pilates introductory session  •  1 45 Min Personal Training

Bundle 3
A Massage and Physical Therapy sessions $229.99
   1 45 Min Hot Stone Massage  •  4 Physical Therapy Sessions includes evaluation session

For more information Call our office at: (310)657-7220

Follow these simple steps to avoid muscle imbalance

• Make sure to have a combination of strength, core, flexibility and endurance exercise in your workout.
• Regularly mix up your workout routine to challenge the nervous system and maximize growth.
• Remember to move throughout the day to prevent abnormal posture, and stress to muscles and joints.
• For every push exercise make sure to do a pull exercise.
• Constant awareness of body position and movement in space will help you listen and respond to your body.

Consultations

Visit our site to get more information on posture, and if you would like a one time consultation of your posture and movement which will include an assessment of your body mechanics, strength, flexibility, core, joint mobility and endurance ability, with a therapist call or contact us via email.

RA Physical Therapy is participating in the 2013 Arthritis Walk

RA Physical Therapy and The Arthritis Foundation would like to invite you to join us for the Arthritis Walk this Sunday June 2nd at the Santa Monica Pier.

We hope to see you there, if not your support is greatly appreciated.

Arthritis Walk 2013!

Bike to Work Day at RA Physical Therapy

Biking to work today? Need a place to refuel or hydrate, stop by RA Physical Therapy for some fruits, snacks, and water. We'll be teaching some stretching techniques and raffling out a free massage treatment and a one time personal training session!

Celebrate Bike Week LA 2013! 

http://www.metro.net/bikes/bike-week/