Yonemoto Physical Therapy

08/18/2010:

High school and college female soccer players are at great risk for serious knee ligamentous injuries or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). An injury prevention and performance enhancement program can reduce ACL tears by 88 percent in the first year and 74 percent in the second year.

07/23/2010:

Qigong is fairly easy to do and can reap many benefits in a short period of time. It doesn’t require needles, encourages positive thinking, aims to reverse or slow down the aging process and can be done anywhere without equipment.

06/16/2010:

Negative thoughts are like rocks that bring our spirits down and anchor us to the ground, whereas compliments and positive thoughts are like balloons that raise our spirits and make us feel free to do anything.

05/17/2010:

From a Chinese medicine point of view, brain function rests upon the healthy functioning of major organs of the body. There is no easy solution but improving each of your organ systems through proper nutrition, exercise, sleep and stress management goes a long way in preventing brain dysfunction.

04/16/2010:

What you should know about attending a safe aerobics class for people with spinal problems and other special needs.

03/17/2010:

If you have urinary incontinence (the loss of control of urine during simple activities) or other musculoskeletal problems, speak with your doctor about a referral for physical therapy services.

02/16/2010:

CTS, a fairly common disorder among women approaching middle age can be caused by changes in the balance of female sex hormones leading to an accumulation of fluid and swelling in the wrist during menopause.

01/18/2010:

Approximately 5-20% of the population, mainly female, suffer from temporomandibular disorders, sometimes being labeled as somewhat psychotic; however, psychoses play a minor role in TMJ disorders while stress may be the dominant factor.

11/30/2009:

To consistently play better golf, you must be physically able to execute a proper golf swing time after time. "Body Balance for Performance," a golf-specific fitness training and physical therapy treatment program can help reduce injuries and improve your golf swing.

11/16/2009:

Understanding the causes of acute muscle soreness can help you deal with it, and may help the pain go away faster.

10/27/2009:

East meeting West could provide an awesome combination for maximizing health. Many Eastern techniques such as acupressure and meditation utilize energy which the human body can harness and apply directly, versus Western techniques which require specialized equipment.

10/04/2009:

Physical therapists can design a specific program for you that will strengthen muscles and be sport-specific so serious injuries will be held to a minimum.

09/07/2009:

Sometimes listening to someone else's excitement and hopes for the future sparks an ember still smoldering inside us giving us inspiration and helping to revitalize our dreams and goals.

08/18/2009:

Qigong uses the mind to move the vital life force, chi, through the body and to put healing messages along energy channels to stimulate the energy flow with the intent of bringing better health and longevity to the individual.

08/03/2009:

Studies show early exposure to childhood illnesses may boost a person's overall immunity, reducing risk for cancer later in life. Children raised in households where antibacterial soaps are overused, tend to get sick more often than those in less pristine environments.

07/15/2009:

How much of an impact you have on the world depends on how much effort you put out and what you intend to create, as you make a difference in the lives of those around you.

07/01/2009:

How to easily incorporate 20 minutes of exercise into your daily routine and get physically fit and healthier without much effort.

06/15/2009:

Some handy tips to make traveling more healthy and enjoyable, including how to pack luggage, homeopathic remedies for jet lag and natural antibiotics to prevent air borne illnesses on the plane.

06/04/2009:

Paying attention to what you eat does make a difference in your health. The old saying, “You are what you eat,” certainly holds true.

05/30/2009:

Making the transition from awkward and laborious to graceful movement requires some effort but, once achieved, you feel lighter, more in the flow, more coordinated, more in control, freer, happier and more beautiful.

05/18/2009:

The shoulder joint is often injured or overused, but by the time an individual feels pain or experiences loss of function the problem may be severe. A therapist trained in Integrative Manual Therapy can identify what is needed to get the patient back to normal in terms of motion and function.

05/10/2009:

The exhilaration and high that often follows long-distance running can be attributed to the release of natural pain killing substances called endorphins and enkephalins, very similar to opium.

04/10/2009:

The universal concepts described here embrace the idea of organization, i.e. order vs. disorder, as it applies to health and fitness, increasing the natural energy flow in our daily lives.

03/30/2009:

The happiest people I know are passionate individuals with an enthusiasm for living. With positive attitudes and sharp minds they tend to actively pursue their goals and feel in control of their lives.

03/02/2009:

IMT is best described as a health care process. It is a unique set of techniques, approaches and methodologies used to address pain, dysfunction, disease and disability.

02/18/2009:

IMT therapists use reflex points reflecting spinal cord and brainstem level reflexes as well as those influenced by the hypothalamus, autonomic nervous system and cortical parts of the brain to normalize rhythms and body functions, thus improving health.

01/30/2009:

When children engage in outdoor activities it helps develop more body strength, eye-hand coordination, balance and better physical fitness.

01/21/2009:

Diaphragmatic breathing may be a key to easing tension and stress in our daily lives. It is simple to learn, calms the body, and can help you cope with stressful situations.

01/16/2009:

Prevention is the only way to start cutting costs of medical care without sacrificing quality of life. Each of us must start taking personal responsibility for our own health.

01/06/2009:

Using common sense as it pertains to activity level means using good judgment about how much you are able to do without causing injury.

12/29/2008:

Ligaments change during pregnancy and get looser to prepare the body for the passage of the baby through the birth canal. It takes time for these ligaments to tighten up again following the delivery

12/22/2008:

To determine the best strengthening program for your body, you would be wise to enlist the services of a personal fitness trainer, physical therapist or exercise physiologist.

12/16/2008:

To burn body fat, you must do some aerobic exercise or activity that burns a lot of oxygen which is needed to metabolize fat. Walking is one of the best ways to exercise aerobically since you are using large muscle groups, causing blood to circulate throughout the whole body, and it’s an exercise that can be sustained for a long time.

12/08/2008:

Looking at overall weight is not as beneficial as looking at body fat compared to lean muscle mass. One of the ways to reduce the body's tendency to make more fat is to change your dietary habits and eat less sugar.

12/04/2008:

You can train yourself to tune in to particular vibrations, forces, and energies to obtain information and predict or plan for future action, using techniques of Integrative Manual Therapy and learning to sense your own body's rhythms.

11/21/2008:

IMT is a remarkable hands-on technique, similar to Eastern medicine, for treating all body parts and systems and seeks to improve the potential for movement and improved function using very gentle forces.

11/17/2008:

Patients with multiple problems are best treated with a multi-dimensional approach using techniques which address the whole body in order to achieve optimum health.

11/10/2008:

Sheila Yonemoto has been a physical therapist for over 27 years now, but in the beginning she had doubts about her chosen career. She shares her experience with her personal identity crisis and how communication helped her decide.

11/05/2008:

Learn how to determine realistic goals for your body's energy and activity levels, while including various stretching exercises and easy movements to keep you physically fit and energetic without overdoing it.

10/24/2008:

How to travel in comfort without stress and strain to your body, by learning to lift correctly, stretch and exercise periodically, and use good common sense.

10/15/2008:

Learn about the functioning of the Autonomic Nervous System and how to improve it so your body can cope with daily stresses and maintain balance.

10/03/2008:

Body balance and good positioning are important qualities for athletes to develop in order to improve their performance in sports, but even non-athletes need to come from a position of power, strength and flexibility to perform well in activities of daily living.

09/23/2008:

Some aerobic movements put a great deal of stress on the spine, especially those bringing the upper body into a flexed position and people tend to work too hard in an aerobics class. Learn what you can do to be sure you are exercising at a safe level.

09/16/2008:

Whole life balance includes improving posture, pacing activities, standing in a balanced position, and generally having an overall balanced life in all areas.

09/10/2008:

The following guidelines could help prevent many back injuries from occurring, by learning the proper way to lift, how to sit at the computer, and using common sense regarding muscle strain and good posture.

09/02/2008:

Simple stretching on a regular basis increases blood circulation, relieves tightness in muscles, and increases flexibility and range of motion, so you can have an active lifestyle well into your 80's

08/26/2008:

By making simple changes in thinking and lifestyle, 80% of common chronic diseases could be prevented, including Type 2 Diabetes and obesity.

08/18/2008:

If you have pain on the side of the face, ear or head, limited jaw opening, pain with chewing, clicking in the jaw joint, ringing in the ears, or tenderness to touch, you may have jaw problems, or TMJ dysfunction. These symptoms may need to be treated by your dentist or physical therapist, if the situation does not resolve on its own.

08/08/2008:

Learn about shoulder pain, how it develops, how to treat it.

08/05/2008:

For most of the people looking to improve their physical fitness, a basic aerobic conditioning program along with a basic flexibility and conditioning program is the best choice

07/29/2008:

In recent studies, non-verbal behaviors and expectations of researchers, teachers, doctors, judges and even you, may influence the behavior of others. Not only can words affect others, but also your actions and thoughts can have an influence.

07/21/2008:

Repetitive wrist movements over time can lead to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS, a painful condition often with tingling and numbness of the hand and fingers. This article addresses methods of preventing CTS and/or recognizing and treating symptoms using physical therapy modalities, exercise and stretching.

07/18/2008:

Your mental attitude affects each and every cell of your body. Thinking healthy thoughts can lead to healthy cells, which leads to a healthy body.

07/07/2008:

Learn what you can do to keep functioning optimally as a senior, and prevent the typical loss of physical strength that normally occurs with age.

07/02/2008:

Discover how to assess your posture and learn ways to improve your body's habitual positions before serious problems develop. Changing your posture requires changing your habits, but the health benefits far outweigh the challenges.

06/16/2008:

Craniosacral therapy can help people with head injuries, TMJ/jaw problems, headaches, fibromyalgia, neck surgeries, and traumatic brain injury and has also been used to treat neurological conditions, back pain, and arthritis.

06/10/2008:

Chemical additives may make products more convenient while increasing their shelf life, but they also bring dangers as well as benefits, including a higher incidence of cancer, an earlier onset of puberty, congenital deformities, and lowered immunity.

06/02/2008:

You can use imagining techniques in many ways, such as increasing your strength without actually lifting weights, improving athletic performance prior to sports events, reducing stress and pain, and even killing cancer cells in your body.

05/14/2008:

Many sports such as golf benefit from well-integrated approaches to performance, including basic movements, posture, flexibility and balance. The physical therapist looks at efficiency of movement to minimize injury to the body

05/05/2008:

Magnets have been used for healing for many centuries, and today physical therapists endorse using magnetic field energy as an effective treatment tool for a variety of health issues including muscle relaxation, pain relief and improved sleep.

04/28/2008:

Good nutrition does include eating a balanced diet, but it is also important to take vitamins and minerals in the proper ratios for your body's optimal health.

04/21/2008:

Sheila Yonemoto, PT, explains why cramps and spasms in muscles could be warning signs indicating problems involving blood vessels and potentially dangerous conditions in underlying structures which can be addressed by non-invasive manual therapy techniques such as IMT, Integrative Manual Therapy.

04/09/2008:

A physical therapist enumerates ways to increase energy or "chi" in the body using both Western and Chinese medicine including acupuncture and electromagnetic therapy.

04/05/2008:

A good healthy body requires adequate sleep and rest in order to recharge its energy supplies, get rid of waste, and incorporate nutrients for renewal of cells.

03/31/2008:

Suggestions from a physical therapist on how to improve your heart health by using manual therapy techniques, preventing infection, improving your diet, eliminating toxins from your life and exercising.

03/21/2008:

Antibiotic-resistant "super bugs" could lead to epidemic outbreaks of bacterial infections, since no antidotes exist to fight this unseen enemy.

03/14/2008:

Certain physical therapy techniques target connective tissue disorders bringing relief from pain and restoring the body's normal mobility and function.

03/10/2008:

Physical Therapists today treat patients with numerous symptoms and must think multi-dimensionally to determine the most beneficial treatment for whole-body health.

03/04/2008:

At Yonemoto Physical Therapy in Alhambra, CA, patients with knee problems receive conditioning exercises and individual programs designed to target specific activities

03/04/2008:

Physicians in Alhambra, Arcadia and Pasadena are sending patients to Yonemoto Physical Therapy for natural pain relief for sports related injuries.

02/08/2008:

Yonemoto Physical Therapy provides natural pain relief for Arthritis sufferers in Pasadena, Alhambra, Montebello and Arcadia (California).

02/04/2008:

Chronic pain signals that it is time for you to seek natural pain relief, to educate yourself about the body and to change your habits and routines.

01/30/2008:

Boosting Immunity - A Holistic Approach - Yonemoto Physical Therapy - California: Alhambra, Pasadena, Arcadia and Montebello

01/17/2008:

If you live in Pasadena, Alhambra, or Arcadia (California) there is Natural Pain Relief at Yonemoto Physical Therapy.