Dawn Andalon, DPT, MTC, CPI
The joy of laughter is one of life’s greatest pleasures, right? Well, not if you’re a woman who can’t control her bladder and suffers from urinary incontinence. If that’s you, we get it. We know it’s the opposite that is true – laughing is no fun at all, and in extreme cases, the leakage that…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
We’ve all been there… That time when we told ourselves that when the New Year comes we will definitely stick to our new exercise or weight loss routine… …and after a month of eating too much, and maybe not exercising enough as we should, we make a pact to be more active and healthier as…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
We recently had a client contact our clinic last week and he asked us this… “Why do I have knee pain when I squat?” She told us she was attending her local gym frequently (4-5 days a week) for the past year, to help her lose weight. She would perform exercises like running, leg extensions,…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
So you want to know how you can stop knee pain without surgery? If you’re like a lot of people over age 40, knees that have served you well for years gradually start hurting and swelling – especially once you increase your activity. They may start making cracking or popping sounds, and you may even…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
We are now in January and the hustle and bustle of the holidays are alive and well. Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve actually had some of our clients starting to talk about New Year’s resolutions and trying to come up with some things that they can do. With some of our VIP Year…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
Are your joints starting to feel stiff lately? Do they ache more than usual? Have you noticed any clicks and cracks coming from your knees? There are several reasons why your joint aches and pain feel worse in cold weather. If you’re struggling to put your finger on it and you’re not sure why it’s…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
With holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, no wonder it’s the most wonderful time of the year, right? I don’t know about you, but when I see a gingerbread cookie I just can’t resist having one. Okay, maybe five… I mean, what’s not to love about the festive season? Having a great meal…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
Winter is coming! And it won’t be long before the temperature becomes a lot cooler and a companion to the shorter days. You’re probably feeling it already. The morning air starts to feel chilly, and before you know it, we’ll be trading our sandals, shorts, and t-shirts for wearing our winter coats, gloves, and beanies…
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Dawn Andalon, DPT, MTC, CPI
One of the most common issues I see in my practice of treating women after pregnancy is diastasis recti (or abdominal separation). This is a lot more common than people think. Almost 100% of women have this condition during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Many times, especially after multiple pregnancies, the separation does not close…
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Oscar Andalon, DPT, STC, MTC, CSCS, CF-L1, MWOD, USAW, FMS/SFMA
Did you know that having good flexibility can slow down aging… despite your age? Are you finding it difficult to sit on low couches, chairs, toilet or on the floor? Are you waking up every morning with a stiff back? Are your shoulders beginning to round forward?? Is putting on your socks and shoes becoming…
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