Recently, Dr. Cindy Zhang was featured on the Pre-PT Grind Podcast, hosted by Casey Coleman and Josus, sharing about her experiences from applying and attending physical therapy school to how she juggled work, school, and personal life. A motivating testimony that anything is possible if you put your mind, heart, and passion into what you want to achieve in life....

Recently, you may have seen an article by InStyle magazine highlighting the new Hollywood trend of physical therapy for wellness. Dr. Karen Joubert, who works with celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Puff Daddy, Cher, and Serena Williams, shares how her clients are turning to physical therapy for their fitness routines, pain management, and...

If you’re a basketball fan, you’re probably aware that the Golden State Warriors have been phenomenal during their recent run in the NBA playoffs. Headlined by their star-studded roster of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Kevin Durant, they’re on a collision course with Lebron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. However,...

When we have low back pain, our first reaction may be to go to a chiropractor to crack our back to relieve the pain. I have a friend who can crack all their joints without much effort. People often ask me if they will get arthritis if they crack or pop their joints too frequently. In this article, I will explain what the cracking sound is. Can physical therapists...

Fibromyalgia is a chronic and complex disorder characterized by pain and tenderness all over the body, often with fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. If you ask someone with fibromyalgia, their typical response is that “It hurts everywhere, from my head to my toe!” The pain is often described as a deep muscular aching, shooting, or even...

Lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as “tennis elbow”, is the inflammation of your tendons connecting your muscles to your bones at the elbow joint. This type of injury typically happens over a period of time due to performing repetitive motions, such as gripping, lifting, and/or grasping, causing strain and stress to the elbow area. When...

Whenever someone mentions the word stroke, it can definitely lead to some worrisome thoughts. According to data from the American Stroke Association, stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and about 800,000 people have a stroke every year in America. While it is the leading cause of long-term disability, it is also the most preventable cause of disability.

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Transformation starts by changing how you look at problems and goals in life. With even the slightest cleanse in our thoughts, the opportunities are infinite. Whatever we choose to focus on becomes our reality. It is when we let go, free our minds, we can create something awesome that we have never seen before.

Do this exercise with me and turn ...

In our modern age of innovation and technology, we are more and more reliant and dependent on using computers and mobile devices in our everyday life. As we enjoy the ease of access to social media, newsfeeds, text messaging, or fun games on our mobile devices, you may not realize that you may be developing bad habits and poor posture while using a smartphone or at...

Recently, Isaiah Austin announced that he was cleared by doctors to pursue his professional basketball career via Instagram. You might be wondering, who is Isaiah Austin, or what makes his situation so unique?

Let’s backtrack a bit first. What makes his story so special is less about his basketball prowess and more about his determination to overcome and...