Yonemoto Physical Therapy

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.