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The Center for Physical Health offers innovative physical therapy complemented with
integrative healing techniques and dynamic rehabilitation exercise.
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Greetings!
We're so lucky to be living in Southern California. The beautiful weather constantly inspires us to get up, get out and move! The Center's physical therapists can help you with the proper mechanics of motion to avoid injury and improve performance. And if you're recuperating from an injury, illness or surgery, our Pilates instructors can help you. We're also inspired by the wonderful physicians and organizations in our community and hope you will be too. Please consider forwarding this newsletter to a friend or telling someone about us. We also invite you to visit our website and Facebook page. To your health!
Marc Pierre and Pat Barragan
Owners, Center for Physical Health
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The Mechanics of Motion
Prevent injury and improve performance
If you plan on stepping outside to walk or run, allow our physical therapists to teach you the right 'mechanics of motion'. With the proper technique, you can avoid or recover from injury and improve performance. Here are a few things to consider to help reduce strain on joints and overuse of muscles:
● Right degree of flexion in your knees and elbows ● Posture is important ● Appropriate range of motion ● Correct stride length ● Proper rhythm or cadence ● Coordination between upper and lower body Our physical therapists can identify muscle imbalances and improper joint alignments. We will conduct a detailed evaluation, which includes an analysis of gait, foot alignment, upper body strength and hip and spine alignment. With an adjustment of running or walking technique and correction of imbalances and mis-alignments, the therapist will get you on your feet so that you can walk and run efficiently and safely, as your body allows.
Contact us to request an evaluation of your movement patterns before you start a walking or running regimen. We can also create a rehabilitation program if you are currently experiencing any discomfort while walking or running, or are injured. Your body deserves the right kind of care and we are here to help you on your journey.
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Physician Spotlight Leonel A. and Gabriel E. Hunt
Physician Brothers Realizing a Dream
 From early in their childhood, Drs. Gabriel and Leonel Hunt dreamed of becoming physicians and making the world a better place. They envisioned what most budding doctors do early on in their careers - helping, giving, sacrificing, healing. Being part of something big and something life-altering.
Now a neurosurgeon and orthopedic spine surgeon respectively, Drs. Gabriel and Leonel Hunt work together in private practice at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
Hunt Spine provides comprehensive spine care for all spine-related diseases, conditions, and deformities. Specializing in minimally-invasive surgery, using innovative techniques, cutting edge technology, and an intimate knowledge of orthopedics, they treat spine conditions without causing any unnecessary injury to the surrounding soft tissues.
Fulfilling their childhood dream, The Hunt Foundation was created to take medical professionals from all specialties with hearts for service to countries around the globe with the goal of healing individuals in need through educating, training and demonstrating proper medical and surgical techniques.
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Pilates Method for Rehab
More than an exercise program
What makes the Pilates Method and equipment truly unique is its design to challenge the body while at the same time supporting it.
This makes Pilates ideal for rehabilitation after illness or injury.
Whether you're looking to recuperate from illness or injury or to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle as you grow older, Pilates can be the solution.
Pilates is often recommended for pre- and post-operative patients. After hip or knee replacement, it's an excellent way to get moving again. Pilates is also a perfect choice for those recuperating from back injuries, as it strengthens abdominal muscles that are crucial to supporting the back.
And it opens the door for many people who believed chronic problems would prevent them from ever enjoying the benefits of exercise again. Pilates allows you to exercise without fighting gravity, compressing joints or straining muscles from excessive repetition.
One of the keys to benefiting from Pilates is closely supervised, expert instruction. Our certified Pilates instructors are trained not only in fitness, but in health and rehabilitation. They work with you to overcome the challenges of illness, injury or any physical limitation you might have. Call or email us to make your appointment with Cathy Sweetman, John Sweetman or Deborah Golden.
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In the Community
The Southern California & Nevada Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is headquartered in West Los Angeles and serves the nearly 19,000 people living with MS and their loved ones in local communities. The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now-to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS can stop people from moving and they exist to make sure that it doesn't.
They help each person address the challenges of living with MS through a 50-state network of chapters. The Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward. In support of their mission, they provide access to accurate, current, and comprehensive information to people with MS and those who care for them.
The National MS Society maintains a library of brochures, webcasts, videos, books, and their magazine, Momentum. Visit the local chapter's website or please call 310.479.4456 for more info.
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  Accepting all insurances. In network with Anthem Blue Cross and Medicare.
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Center Classes
Ongoing support at the Center for Physical Health helps you stay on the path to health. Current classes include Feldenkrais Method Awareness Through Movement®, Therapeutic Yoga, Meditation, Therapeutic Fitness and TRX Suspension Training. All classes are $18 or $20 each and $150 or $180 for purchase of a series of ten. View our class schedule.    |
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THERGONOMICS™ = THERAPEUTIC ERGONOMICS
Thursday, May 23rd 6-7pm
Join Physical Therapist, Ergonomic Specialist and Center Co-Owner Marc Pierre for a 60-minute presentation and demonstration on Thergonomics™.
Beyond traditional evaluation of the physical setup of a work environment,
Thergonomics™ combines our therapeutic knowledge and experience with ergonomic principles and your physical history. We provide a thorough therapeutic evaluation of your posture, movement and restrictions. Combined with your personal history of injuries or health struggles, a Thergonomic™ evaluation provides personalized solutions to individual challenges.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR OUR EMAIL FRIENDS!
$25 OFF Thergonomic™ Consultation when you attend
$50 OFF Thergonomic™ Consultation when you bring a friend
$75 OFF Thergonomic™ Consultation when you bring 2 or more friends
FREE. Space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 310.475.6038 or emailing us.
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