If you sprained your ankle, you are not alone. In fact, it is one of the most common injuries that occur among people of all ages and activity levels. An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. The severity of a sprain can vary greatly depending [...]
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. Is Your Knee Pain Really [...]
Knee pain may not be knee pain If you suffer from knee pain it can affect your quality of life and every day activities. In 2018, a study in American Family Physician found approximately 25% of U.S. adults suffer from knee pain, with the prevalence of the condition skyrocketing 65% over the past 20 years alone. Many [...]
Taken at Gaviota State Park, north of Santa Barbara. A Little About Sean Kim Sean joined Progressive Physical Therapy and Rehab's Costa Mesa office in 2016. Five years later he opened up the Irvine/Lake Forest office and was named director of the SI Joint Dysfunction Clinic. A former basketball player at [...]
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Michelle Kim, DPT, a Southern California native who earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Chapman University in Orange County joins the staff at Progressive Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in the Irvine office. “We are excited to have Michelle join our team,” said Michael McKindley, DPT, owner of the clinic. “She is bright and [...]
With winter around the corner and the cold weather already starting, many with joint pain and stiffness from arthritis dread this time of year. If you fall into this category, you are not alone. But why does this happen? The science equating colder weather affecting joint pain is inconclusive. Some studies find no correlation, yet [...]
The decision to have a joint replacement is a big step involving major surgery and significant rehabilitation times. Patients will need to work closely with their surgeon and physical therapist for a return to full functionality and the new lease on life that a joint replacement can provide. Knee and hip joints make [...]
A Little About Alison Alison, who is in our Garden Grove office, was born and raised in Los Angeles and now calls Garden Grove his home. He is an honors graduate from the University of St. Augustine where he obtained his Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry [...]
An inspiring story for patients with Parkinson's Disease in Orange County Calif that shows with hard work an injury and limitations from the disease is no reason to keep this surfer from hanging 10 in the Pacific Ocean. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Ann Ludolph, MPT, OCS helps this avid surfer, biker, and swimmer [...]
