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Phase IV Athletes to Watch
Helen Maroulis and
Elena Pirozhkova
Congratulations to both Helen and Elena for outstanding performances in Las Vegas at the World Championships of Wrestling -
Helen won Gold in the 55kg weight bracket in a stunning performance, winning by technical fall in the finals - not a single point was scored against her in any of her 5 match-ups. She is well on her way to Gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Elena finished 10th in the 69kg weight bracket and continues her quest to the 2016 Rio Olympics in search of Gold.
Victoria Anthony
Won the USA Senior Division Women's National Wrestling Championship, but did not qualify for the U.S. World Team. She continues her quest to the 2016 Rio Olympics next summer.
Joe Warren
Greco Roman Wrestling World Champion - 3X Bellator World MMA Champion will fight again:
September 25, Hidalgo, TX
Watch on SpikeTV
Aaron Pico
Congratulations on a bronze medal finish at the Junior World Championships of Wrestling in Brazil. After a well deserved break, he will begin training for his goal to win Olympic gold at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio.
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End of Summer Gazpacho
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Phase IV Student
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Laying the foundation for athletic achievement in student athletes for over three decades.
**NEW START TIME**
Every Tuesday & Thursday
afternoon from 4:00 - 5:00pm
Phase IV Student Fitness Academy was created to bring 30 years of experience in training elite Olympic and Professional athletes to the student athletes of our community.
"With the right exercise program, puberty offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to make the most dramatic and long lasting bodily changes" Robert Forster, Physical Therapist, Founder and CEO Phase IV Scientific Health and Performance Center. Read More
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Personal Fitness with PT
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BUILD STRENGTH, FITNESS, AND INJURY RESILIENCE
If you are undergoing Physical Therapy rehabilitation, looking to build athletic or sport-specific strength and fitness to improve performance, or hoping to steer clear of the setbacks of injury, Phase IV's Personal Fitness with Physical Therapy program has you covered!
* Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.
* Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.
* Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 to 5 p.m.
* Periodized strength programs developed by and executed in the hands of experienced Physical Therapists
* Scientifically verified progressions to train all modes of strength
* Individualized workouts that maximize health and fitness and minimize risk of injury
* Develop joint stability, strength, power, and endurance for a sport, hobby, or life
* Malleable to your personal objectives
* Builds on Forster Physical Therapy's rehabilitation methods in the hands of the same Physical Therapists
If Forster Physical Therapy is your body's college education, Phase IV's Personal Fitness with PT is its Ph.D. program.
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Phase IV in the News
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By Keith Loria
Loria recalls how Robert Forster, PT became one of the most sought-after Physical Therapists for tennis players after he successfully rehabilitated tennis superstar Pete Sampras prior to the 2000 Wimbledon championship.
Watch as phase IV athlete, Bellator Bantam Weight world champion, Joe Warren, discusses his conditioning leading up to primary events. Watch the video here.
How skiers are using physical therapy to rehabilitate and prevent injuries, as well as supplement their ski training. With Robert Forster, PT. Read the article here.
On Bended Knee
The Source spoke with Forster PT's Amy Tran, DPT, on rehabilitating basketball-related ACL injuries; her advice to undertake consistent physical therapy before and after surgery applies to ACL injuries from any sport, as well as daily life activities.
Muscleandbodymag.com spoke with Robert Forster, PT, about recovery methods such as the Rumble Roller and low-intensity active recovery. Read the full article here.
Watch Robert Forster, PT, and Dr. Bruce Hensel on the NBC newscast discussing Hip Impingement Syndrome which effects many people including Alex Rodriguez, Lady Gaga and many young ladies and how it can be corrected and prevented. Phase IV athlete Joe Warren and his team faced off against the Renzo Gracie Academy in Madison Square Garden on December 1, 2013, as a host of MMA fighters returned to their wrestling roots.
Robert Forster, PT, and Dr. Ivan Huergo discuss periodization training to maximize performance and minimize the risk of injury. Listen here. Phase IV MMA fighter Joe Warren returns to his wrestling roots in Grapple in the Garden 2013. Watch highlights here.
UFC fighter and Phase IV Athlete Scott Jorgensen talks about how Phase IV has helped his career with science - Read More Robert Forster, PT, discusses prevention and treatment of youth concussion syndrome on NBC4 Southern California News with Dr. Bruce Hensel, Chief Health, Medical and Science Correspondent. An article with Robert Forster, PT, featured in TIME Magazine's Healthland
What you don't know may hurt you.
Learn the calf raise variation to train the neglected muscles in the lower leg.
Sick of Squats? 15 Workout Upgrades That'll Get Better Results - an article from www.ivillage.com featuring Robert Forster, PT.
Watch Robert Forster as he is interviewed on NBC by Dr. Bruce Hensel on training Olympic athletes.
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KCRW's Warren Olney interviews Robert Forster from the London Olympics on "Which Way LA"
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Listen to Robert's interview on the radio show, Dr. Fitness & Fat Guy, on the Sirius Radio Network. Robert discusses training elite athletes and his Olympic experiences.
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"Countdown to better habits, What physical therapists want you to know - and do" featuring Robert Forster, PT - February 29, 2012|By Danielle Braff, Special to Tribune Newspapers.
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Phase IV Women's Weight Training Class
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**NEW START TIME**
5:00 PM TUES & THURS
BE A BETTER "BUTTER BURNER!"
If you are looking to increase your metabolism and strength while getting lean and toned, and who isn't, you need to weight train! Lean muscle burns more calories so if you want to decrease body fat, perform better, train for an event or just look & feel great, this class is for you!!!
About the Class:
- A Weight Training class for Women of all ages and abilities
- Each class will consist of a total body workout designed to increase muscular strength and speed up your metabolism
- The class will follow our Phase IV fitness progression developed by Phase IV Founder and CEO, Robert Forster PT, who has over 30 years experience working with female athletes of all abilities.
- It's a fun, energetic, group workout with fantastic music alongside other like-minded women (NO MEN) that will alleviate stress and leave you feeling great
- Class is designed to train your body properly through scientific principles, so you don't have to do any thinking....Just SHOW UP and HAVE FUN!
Why Weight Training:
- To increase your resting metabolism, decrease blood pressure & body fat
- Reduce bone deterioration and build bone mass to prevent osteoporosis
- Weight training done properly and with planning will NOT give you large muscles, but increase your metabolism which burns more calories and transforms your body into an efficient machine with the tone that we all strive to attain!
Join Lorna Richardson, Trainer
every Tuesday & Thursday -
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm here at Phase IV
Give us a call at 310.582.8212 or email us at info@phase-iv.net
Ask about special 10-pack rates!
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Forster Physical Therapy
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427 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Forster Physical Therapy has been chosen as "The Best Physical Therapy clinic in Los Angeles!" for good reason:
- We have a 30 year history of helping people overcome physical problems and achieve their goal to live an active lifestyle.
- Featuring a compassionate Professional Staff with over 115 years of collective experience.
Services Include:
- Rehabilitation programs for all Spinal Conditions
- Sports PT
- Post Surgical Care
- Joint Replacement Rehab
- Shoulder, Knee & Running Injuries
- Water Exercise Therapy
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| | Helen Maroulis and Adeline Gray show off their World Championship Gold medals - won in the 55kg and 75kg weight brackets, respectively. |
Phase IV Athletes Take Home Gold at the 2015 World Championships of Wrestling
Helen Maroulis and Adeline Gray are the latest Phase IV athletes to win World Championship titles. Last week in Las Vegas, the world's best wrestlers assembled for the World Championships. It was the first time that all three styles of Olympic wrestling; Men's Freestyle, Greco-Roman, and Women's wrestling competed at the same time. Phase IV was there to support the U.S. Men and Women's teams with aggressive recovery techniques, last minute injury management, and nutrition and hydration strategies.
Phase IV has been creating training and nutrition plans for wrestlers for over 15 years, helping U.S. athletes win state and national championships. These are our first two wrestling World Champions! The winners last week are thought to be the ones to beat for Olympic Gold next year at the Summer Games in Rio.
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| | Helen Maroulis does a victory lap wearing the American Flag following her Gold Medal win at the World Championships of Wrestling in Las Vegas this past week |
Helen dominated her weight class with five technical falls (racking up a 10 point lead over her opponents), while holding her challengers scoreless. Not a single point was scored against her the entire tournament. Coached by Valentin Kalika, Helen now lives in Southern California and trains with Phase IV science as she pursues her ultimate goal of Olympic Gold next year.
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| | World Championship Gold Medalist Helen Maroulis knows that it is those who work just as hard on recovery as they do on training that come out on top! Robert Forster, PT, at the World Championships in Las Vegas, uses advanced recovery techniques to help Helen perform to her highest potential the day before her World Championship fights. |
Adeline won her third World Championship title with a near perfect performance as well. Helen and Adeline lead Team USA to a third place finish in the overall women's team standing. Congratulations Helen, Adeline and to all U.S. team members who competed valiantly in Las Vegas.
To learn how you can achieve your health and fitness goals with proper training and recovery techniques, and how you can reach your peak level of fitness or achieve your personal best, injury free, please call (310)582-8212 for a complimentary Phase IV Health and Performance Consultation.
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At Phase IV we are continuously working to update our services and information to better inform our communities. Check out our newsletter and let us know your feedback. - info@phase-iv.net - 310.582.8212
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Rethinking Movement: Why You Should See a Physical Therapist Every Year
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| | Seeing a Physical Therapist once a year, much like your semi-annual dental exams, can help reduce the risk of future injury, address any new or existing imbalances or injuries, and help your body function at its highest potential. You take care of your teeth regularly, why would you ignore the rest of your body? |
Why is it that superbly fit athletes can find themselves in as much back, knee, or neck pain as their flabby fans, who sit at desks all day long then watch sports from overstuffed sofas?
"When you do an activity over and over again, your body adapts to that activity," warns Dr. Shirley Sahrmann, professor emerita of physical therapy at Washington University School of Medicine. "If you play tennis, your arm gets bigger on that side; if you do karate you get adaptations in your hip and leg. Even if you just sit, you lean, you slump, your neck goes forward." Either your body fails to build up musculature to support itself, or it overbuilds certain muscles and throws off the symmetry your skeleton craves.
That's why Sahrmann wants to see an annual physical therapy exam become as routine as a dental checkup. "We go to the dentist twice a year and spend thousands to straighten our teeth, and all we do with them is eat and talk. Meanwhile the rest of our body's just hanging out there."
People think of p.t. as something generic their doctor orders after an injury, she says. But by analyzing the way you walk, bend, sit, and carry yourself, physical therapists can prevent injuries and head off future surgeries and chronic pain.
"Kids don't sit correctly, they slump, so they wind up sitting on the middle of their back," she says. "We have these little bones on our bottom where we are supposed to sit and keep our spine erect. When you slump, the muscles get stretched out, and they're not going to function optimally."
A temporary phase? Maybe. But "bones adapt to the alignment that you keep them in," Sahrmann points out, "and your spine becomes shaped like that."
Watching teenagers walk makes her crazy: "They are not using what we consider a normal gait. They walk without bending at the hip and knee and pushing off. They shuffle. And they sway back-their shoulders are behind their hips-so their gluteal muscles don't work as much as they should. All of these little cultural changes in sitting posture, what's considered cool-even the clothing." For a while there, she says, "the new waistline was the gluteal fold! And how do you walk when your legs are strapped together with a belt? Their knees get caught in the crotch of their pants-it's hysterical. But it's also not good."
In years past, there was little appreciation of how lifestyle affected your health. "My family thought they just got diabetes or hypertension; it had nothing to do with the cans of Crisco my grandmother cooked with." The way we move and align ourselves is just as important as what we eat, she says. "There is complexity to movement, and you can do it right or wrong."
For more information about how a Physical Therapist can help prevent future injuries and help adjust your body to move and function at its highest potential, call Phase IV at (310)582-8212 or email to set up your complementary Health and Performance Consultation
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Training Corner
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Joint Pain: A Reality of Life
You wake up in the morning and limp to the bathroom as the sore knee that use to be stiff occasionally, is now painful almost every day. You vaguely remember an injury from your high school athletic days or maybe an old ski mishap, but as far back as you can recall it's been your "trick" knee. Maybe your doctor casually mentioned "arthritis" when you went to have it checked out a few years back but he didn't seem all that concerned and gave you no direction what you might do about it. Now it's getting worse and so is your concern.
This scenario is unfortunately too common as 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, a progressive degenerative joint disease characterized by breakdown of joint cartilage and associated with risk factors, such as previous joint injury, obesity and age. It's unfortunate because there was back then, and still now, something you can do about it. While it's true all of our joints wear as we age, and if they remain asymptomatic until you die you may never hear the diagnosis of arthritis, but if they become symptomatic and limit your ability to exercise and stay mobile there are far reaching ramifications for your overall health.
Osteoarthritis is specifically a breakdown of the cartilage that caps the end of our bones and it functions like a Teflon type material to prevent friction when the bones move on one another. You can see it most clearly as the smooth white surfaces on the end of chicken bones. This material is constantly growing outward from the interface with the bone as the surface cells are sloughed off with normal use. However, a traumatic injury deep enough to impact the base layer from which they grow, or a chronic overuse of one particular area of the joint from altered joint mechanics causing accelerated wearing of the surface cells that your body cannot replace fast enough, results in a disrupted cartilage surface and an arthritic condition. Once disrupted, chronic inflammation plays a major role in accelerated joint cartilage breakdown.
If you are struggling to meet your health and fitness goals, or want more information about how to periodize your training and maximize your diet for increased performance, call (310)582-8212 or e-mail info@phase-iv.net to set up your complementary Health & Performance Consultation
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| | As another fight approaches for Team Phase IV Member and MMA superstar, 4x World Champion Joe Warren, we look at how "The Baddest Man on the Planet" gets to his peak level of fitness, injury free with the power of science. |
As another fight is quickly approaching for Joe Warren, 4x World Champion and MMA superstar, we take a look back at his preparation from his last fight to see how "The Baddest Man on the Planet" gears up to fight.
With the training power of the proven Phase IV Science backing him, and the expert training provided by Robert Forster, PT, Joe is in the best shape of his life and ready to reclaim his spot at the top of the Bantamweight roster.
Warren has employed Phase IV and Robert Forster, PT to train him using the latest and most innovative technology for years. He uses every facet of our science to propel his fitness to the next level. Whether he is training in the pool or on land, Warren has proven himself to be a truly unstoppable force within the MMA and fighting worlds, and we can not wait to see what September 25th brings.
Watch "In Camp with Joe Warren" here and don't forget to tune in to Spike TV, 9/8c on Friday, September 25.
| Joe Warren prepares for his fights using the power of science - beginning with a VO2 Max test performed at Phase IV in Santa Monica. |
Watch The Video Here
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Don't let an old injury keep you from enjoying races, morning runs, or attaining fitness goals. In the first part of Healthy Running Step by Step, authors Robert Forster, PT and Roy M. Wallack recommend the best training based on your fitness goals, including strength training, cross training, sprints, yoga, and plenty of rest. Part two goes a step further from other books by addressing the most modern methods of treatment -- including current studies on the amount of rest required, new and controversial surgical operations and injections, the newest and most effective gear, and barefoot/minimalist running as a form of healing. If you are recovering from an injury or want to prevent becoming injured in the first place, Healthy Running Step by Step is a must-have guide.
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| Phase IV Athlete Testimonials |
Phase IV Scientific Health and Performance Center and Forster Physical Therapy work with people of all ages and abilities - helping them reach their full genetic potential and achieve injury-free peak performance. We strive to help everyone accomplish their health and fitness goals, regardless of how far away they may seem. We have helped thousands of athletes meet or beat their goals, and nothing is more rewarding to our team of Exercise Physiologists and Physical Therapists than seeing someone's goals realized.Here are what some of our clients have to say about their experience at Phase IV and Forster Physical Therapy:-
"I had this crazy dream of completing a marathon and quickly into my training; I realized I would need help with making this dream a reality. Today, as a marathon finisher, I cannot thank you enough for all the support in making sure my body was ready to hit the pavement for 26.2 miles and cross the finish line injury free. At mile 21, the middle of a long, curved hill, I found myself looking over and seeing runners dropping like flies with cramped quads, aching calves, and tightened hamstrings. While I may have said these words through tears, I said aloud 'Thank you Ron and thank you Forster Physical Therapy.' If it were not for your expertise, commitment to your patients, and passion for making people feel better than when they walked in, I would have been the person at mile 21 needing the medic. Thank you again for helping me make my dream a reality - completing a marathon injury-free!"
-Whitney Gaglio
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"After a tough beginning to the cross-country season - full of injuries and health issues, Marina, my 15-year-old daughter, needed someone to put her back together. We were referred to Phase IV and after the initial evaluation, the staff provided Marina with a program that was easy to follow and fit into her high school track schedule. Marina's program included diet, strengthening, stretching, and form. Marina learned to use her heart rate as a guide for her training and ultimately ran injury-free in the 1600m, 800m, and 4X400 relay. She not only ran her personal best in track but also is leaving track healthy and looking forward to being the newly appointed cross-country team captain in the Fall."
- Lisa MacDonald - Mother of Marina Praet, 15, Phase IV Athlete and Success Story
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"Tracy helped me by creating a nutrition and exercise program that allowed me to perform better while racing. Interestingly, I am running less that I would have on my own and getting better time and placement results. The prescribed mix of weight training exercises, intervals, recovery, and focus on heart rate has helped me to improve. I am excited to continue reaching my goals with Phase IV."
- Nicole Elmes - Finisher of the 2015 "America's Best Half Marathon" with the following finishing times and accomplishments:
Race total time: 1:47
Pace: 8:12
Overall place: 389 out of 5021 (top 7%)
Sex place: 113 out of 2576 (top 4%)
Division (35 - 39) place: 19 out of 444 (top 4%).
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| Phase IV Athlete Accomplishments |
Phase IV Scientific Health and Performance Center works with professional athletes, laypersons, and everyone in between. Old or young, experienced or novice, Phase IV's methodical application of scientific training principles covers the gamut of sport-specific or endurance training, gym- or home-based functional strength programs, nutrition, and weight loss. Our science is based on the combined efforts of physical therapists, exercise physiologists, and nutritionists who go to work for you. We have helped thousands of athletes meet or beat their goals without injury and in prime condition. Here are highlights of what just some of our athletes, backed by Phase IV and Forster Physical Therapy, have achieved throughout this year. - Nicole Elmes: Finisher of 2015 America's Finest Half Marathon 2015 in San Diego, CA, with a time of 1:47, she placed 389th out of 5021 total entries, placing her in the top 7% of finishers overall. She finished 113th out of 2576 female entrants, ranking her in the top 4% for all female finishers. In her division (age 35-39) she placed 19th out of 444, placing her in the top 4% of all finishers for her age division.
- Blossom Sato: 2014 Ocean League Player of the Year; 2014 All-CIF, Santa Monica High School Girls Volleyball - earned a scholarship to play Vollyball at Mississippi State University in 2015
- Cindy Tilbury - 2015 Peggy Steding Female Age Group Award in Racquetball - won first place in the 55+ and second place in the 55+ Mixed Doubles divisions at the IRF World Senior Racquetball Championships.
- Stan Kim & Andrew Eisses - Completed the 2015 AIDS Lifecycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles
- Dawn Harper-Nelson: 2014 National Champion, 100m hurdles with new world-record time, 12.55 seconds; June 28, 2014 - Newly qualified for 2015 world championship team
- Maddy Tung: 2014 Junior National Champion, 53kg folkstyle wrestling; March 30, 2014 - Now attending basic training at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Helen Maroulis - Qualified for 2015 World Championship Wrestling Team and will likely head to Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games
- Victoria Anthony - Qualified for 2015 World Championship Wrestling Team and will likely head to Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games
- Rick Betts: 2014 National Champion, Mixed Doubles Racquetball; February 15, 2014
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ADDADAY
Forster Physical Therapy has partnered with The Addaday Company, the national leader inself-massage and recovery products, to create the Forster P.T. edition of self-massage tools. Available in running specialty stores across the nation, and also at www.addaday.com. Come into Forster Physical Therapy or Phase IV for a free demonstration!
ACCELERADE & ENDUROX R4
Pacific Health Labs provides products to aid you through your training like Accelerade, after your training such as Endurox and great new products for energy and supplements!
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