Spring is in the air and we hope you are getting out an about.  Check out the latest tips and information we think will be of interest.  Please let us know if you have any thing you would like to learn more about.

Not all knee pain is created equal. While knee pain is a common complaint, the actual problem may be coming from your back or ankle. Sometimes it’s not immediately apparent where a specific pain source is coming from and often imaging doesn’t tell the whole story – this is where a physical therapist can come in with a thorough evaluation.

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Hard to believe it’s been a whole year since Sean Kim opened the Irvine clinic. A master therapist, Sean is an expert at getting to the source of a problem and providing personalized plans for each patient’s rehab program.

Celebrating six years at Progressive  find out more about Sean the person in our PT Spotlight.

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Standing around and waiting is never fun. Why not get moving with these simple exercises, especially if there is a shopping cart in front of you, or a counter nearby, courtesy of Ann Ludolph, MPT, OCS in our Costa Mesa clinic.  Plus, your body will thank you and it’s something you can check off your to do list.

Working at home or at the office, the stretches will also come in handy.

Does your body always feel tight or sore? Are your neck, shoulders, back and even your head screaming for relief? If you’ve been looking for ways to ease the pain, myofascial release might be the answer.  Learn more about this technique and how we incorporate it into our personalized rehab programs.

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Many patients are surprised to learn that most insurance companies allow direct access to physical therapy without a doctor’s prescription.  Michael McKindley, DPT, explains how this service benefits patients and can save money from expensive imaging.