Let’s face it. Most physical therapists aren’t winning any sales and marketing awards. Most of us have don’t have a business background and typically enter this profession based on a love of...
Navigating Nutrition Part One: Processed Food
“Avoid processed foods” is common nutrition advice given out these days. It is a well-intentioned, sound suggestion that seems easy enough to follow…assuming you know what the term “processed...
The Holidays: A Time of Love, Laughter and Overeating
You know the scene, you swear you’re going to have just one drink at a holiday party, and the next thing you know you’ve lost count and have a killer headache the next morning. Or maybe you show up...
On the Run with TPSF: How to Avoid Running Injuries
This issue of On the Run is written by Lindsay Haas, PT, DPT, OCS. Lindsay is a physical therapist at TherapydiaCA and enjoys working with runners, dancers, and all athletes for rehabilitation...
Fit as a…fiddle?
Body image has been a hot topic over the past several years. Recently, many companies have run advertising campaigns to promote healthy body types in reaction to the extremely thin models...
When should I see a physical therapist?
Many of the patients I treat are extremely active, though few make their living playing sports professionally. They are passionate about their lifestyle and sport of choice, and take their health...
When should I see a physical therapist?
Many of the patients I treat are extremely active, though few make their living playing sports professionally. They are passionate about their lifestyle and sport of choice, and take their health...
Physical Therapists and Exercise
Why work with a physical therapist for fitness?
PT’s are trained in movement:
We are healthcare professionals trained in optimal patterns of movement, posture, and form and will...
An Open Letter to Well-meaning Physicians and Well-educated Patients: Volume 1, Pilates
“My doctor said I need Pilates.” “I have a prescription for Pilates.” “I’ve been doing Pilates for months and I’m not getting any better.”...
It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like…already??
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! The days are shorter, the air is crisp and, believe it or not, decorative snowflakes already adorn San Francisco city streetlights. As our...






