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Join our Matrix Mashup class!

Written by Robert Umstadter on May 20, 2013. Posted in Pilates, TRX.

Led by physical therapist, Master Instructor for TRX and Pilates instructor Sydney James, this 6-week strength & conditioning circuit class incorporates a wide variety of exercises and equipment....

Solving the Footstrike Puzzle

Written by Sydney James on May 16, 2013. Posted in Move, Movement, Physical Therapy, RunRx, Wellness.

It seems that just about everyone has an opinion about running. A few years ago most of the questions I’d get were about the effect of running on joints. Now, the talk is focused on...

One size fits all? Part 2: What makes a good PT? Aren’t all therapists the same?

Written by Sydney James on May 16, 2013. Posted in continuing education, Move, Physical Therapy, Pilates, TRX, Wellness.

A good physical therapist… …invests in continuing education- While the majority of states require continuing education credit for continued licensure, some therapists complete only the...

One size fits all? Part 1: How to choose the best PT for you

Written by Sydney James on May 5, 2013. Posted in Move, Physical Therapy, Wellness.

I’ll never forget talking with a good friend who was looking for a physical therapist a few years ago. His doctor had given him a few local names but he wasn’t sure how to choose. ...

Alphabet Soup

Written by Sydney James on April 9, 2013. Posted in Move, Physical Therapy, Wellness.

Are more letters better? The question brings to mind the popular AT&T commercial currently airing which features a guy in his 30s sitting around a table in a classroom with a group of four kids. ...

Celebrate with Us

Written by Robert Umstadter on March 22, 2013. Posted in Events, Uncategorized.

We’re excited about our recent opening and want to celebrate with you. It’s been a lot of hard work, and now it’s time for some fun! Join us Wednesday, April 3 at Therapydia SF for...

Ah-ha moments

Written by Sydney James on March 16, 2013. Posted in Move, Movement, Physical Therapy, Wellness.

I had an ah-ha moment the other day. Ah-ha moments are interesting—I can’t predict when they’ll surface or how powerful they’ll be. The one thing I can always count...

Lessons Learned

Written by Sydney James on March 7, 2013. Posted in Move, movement expert, Physical Therapy, rehab specialist, Wellness.

This post has been a long time coming, and I’m not particularly sure why. Perhaps I was worried I might ruffle some feathers, but when I read the recent editorial by Jas Randhawa, DC and...

On the Run

Written by Sydney James on January 3, 2013. Posted in Move, Physical Therapy, RunRx.

I can’t escape it. My work follows me wherever I go. Everyone always talks about how PT’s get to leave their work at the clinic. Once we’re done with the daily documentation...

“My Physical Therapist”

Written by Sydney James on October 3, 2012. Posted in healthcare, Move, Physical Therapy, Wellness.

October is National Physical Therapy Month–wonder if anyone knows that besides the physical therapists? It always amazes me when I ask a new patient if they have ever had physical therapy...

Join our Matrix Mashup class!

Solving the Footstrike Puzzle

One size fits all? Part 2: What makes a good PT? Aren’t all therapists the same?

One size fits all? Part 1: How to choose the best PT for you

Alphabet Soup

Celebrate with Us

Ah-ha moments

Lessons Learned

On the Run

“My Physical Therapist”

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