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Southern California Aquatic and Physical Therapy
STEVEN CHARBONNET, DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY Getting To Know The Southern California Aquatic &PT Team
with all age groups from pediatrics to the senior population. He thoroughly enjoys providing functional and fun rehabilitation programs for patients needing therapy for sports injuries, pre and post operative, chronic pain, balance issues and other orthopedic conditions. He has a special interest in nutrition for healing and loves providing his patients with a well rounded treatment plan. This includes up to date evidenced-based treatment, education and highly skilled manual therapy techniques. His favorite part of physical therapy is making a positive impact on every individual he works with. He is currently pursuing training for his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist Certification and Applied Functional Science Certification. Steven is a proud husband and father of a 7 year old son, who keeps him very active! He enjoys mixed martial arts, snowboarding and hiking. His most recent successful hikes are Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and Mount Whitney
Steven has had a passion for working in the healthcare industry since 2008. He graduated from California State University, Long Beach with a B.S. in Kinesiology. He went on to pursue his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Saint Augustine Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA. He has gained extensive experience in the physical therapy field working No Doctor Referral Necessary Whether you want to come in for a check-up, suffered a recent injury or you want to improve your health, a doctor referral is not needed. In the state of California you have direct access to physical therapy!
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Health & Wellness The Newsletter About Your Health And Caring For Your Body
Southern California Aquatic and Physical Therapy
RELIEVING LOWBACK, HIP & KNEE ARTHRITIS PAIN Take Your Next Step To Treat Arthritis Pain
INSIDE: • 6 Tips To Help Arthritis Pain • #ChoosePT • Benefits Of Staying Active This Spring • Patient Success Spotlight
to measure how well the people were doing 4 weeks, 8 weeks and 1 year later. The results were very impressive with the patients who had hands-on physical therapy combined with gentle, specific exercises. They showed significant improvements in their pain, mobility and function. By 8 weeks, patients were able to walk further and faster with much less, or completely resolved pain. Their joint stiffness, aches and mobility had improved by 55% as compared to the group who had no treatment. At one year, patients in the treatment group still were doing great in terms of less pain and more mobility. Other benefits included less need for surgery with only 5% of patients in the treatment group having undergone surgery as compared to 20% with the placebo group. If you are suffering from osteoarthritis, our physical therapy treatments relieve your pain. Isn’t it time you did something about your pain and movement? Call us today at Southern California Aquatic & PhysicalTherapy to learn more about our Arthritis Program so we can make a positive difference in your life. Annalsof InternalMedicine:February1,2000 vol.132no.3173-181.GailD.Deyle,MPT;NancyE.Henderson, PhD, MPT; Robert L. Matekel, MPT; Michael G. Ryder, MPT; Matthew B. Garber, MPT; and Stephen C. Allison, PhD,MPT,ECS
Do you suffer from back, knee or hip pain? It is possible you may have osteoarthritis in those joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common condition of the joints, affecting approximately 27 million Americans. With OA, there is a breakdown in the cartilage covering the ends of bones. As the cartilage wears away, the bones become exposed and rub against each other. The deterioration of cartilage also affects the shape and makeup of the joint so that it no longer functions smoothly. The ligaments and tendons around the joint become stiff and the muscles that support the joint become weak. This leads to even more painful rubbing of the joint surfaces. There are many studies and patient success stories promoting the effectiveness of physical therapy for osteoarthritis. Our expert therapists at Southern California Aquatic & Physical Therapy are trained specifically in treating patients suffering from osteoarthritis and work to obtain optimal results. Study Shows How to Relieve OA Pain In a medical study, 83 patients with osteoarthritis were assigned to receive either hands-on therapy (treatment group) or a pill that actually did nothing to help their pain without them knowing (placebo group). Tests were done
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When it comes to treating arthritis, you may have more options than you realize. There is a lot you can do to reduce your aches and pains from arthritis, while gaining more mobility and function. People often experience pain from arthritis because of stiff joints, muscles and other tissues. In addition, muscles become weak, therefore not supporting the arthritic joints. Our customized therapy treatments promote muscle strength, improve range of motion, increase mobility and ease pain. In addition, coupling your treatments with the following can also help you live life to the fullest and get you back to doing the things you love: 1. Education and self-management. When your treatment is over, our experts will have equipped you with the knowledge and exercises you need to continue your progress on your own. 2. Weight loss. Maintaining your recommended weight—or losing weight if you are overweight—can lessen your pain by reducing stress on your affected joints. Weight loss specifically helps ease pressure on weight- bearing joints such as the hips and knees. 3. Footwear and insoles. If arthritis affects your knee, special footwear and insoles can reduce pain and improve walking. 4. Knee braces. For osteoarthritis with associated knee instability, a knee brace can reduce pain, improve stability and reduce the risk of falling. 5. Heat and cold. Many people find the heat of a warm bath, heat pack or paraffin bath eases arthritis pain. Others find relief in cold packs. Still others prefer alternating the two.
6. Exercise. Exercise has been proven to help reduce arthritis pain while increasing strength and function. Knowing the right kind of exercises to do, is the key. Talking with our physical therapists will point you in the right direction.
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How to Meditate with Chocolate
Benefits Of Staying Active This Spring
Did you know that high cacoa content (above 80%) chocolate reducescortisol (stresshormone) inyour body?
Get yourself a small piece of chocolate: We recommend a small piece of dark chocolate with a large cocoa content, but you can use whatever you have on-hand. It need not be a large piece of chocolate, either; in fact, bite-sized or a little larger is best. Relax your body: Take a few deep breaths and work on un-tensing your muscles to relax your body. You want to start your chocolate meditation as physically relaxed as possible. Close your eyes, if you feel comfortable with it. Smell,gaze,andnibble: Afteryousmell thechocolateandenjoy thearoma,afteryou lookat thechocolateandreally take inhowdelicious it looks,youcanfinally takeasmall biteofyourchocolate.Let itsitonyourtongueandmelt inyourmouth.Noticetheflavors from the chocolate, becoming completely absorbed in what you’re experiencing right now.Continueyourdeepbreathing,andconcentrateon thesensations inyourmouth. Savor this feeling: When you’re done savoring your chocolate, revisit the feeling throughoutyourday,andfeelmorerelaxed.Youmaychoosetocontinueyourmeditation after the chocolate is gone, or simply resume your day immediately afterward.
Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity and exercise can have immediate and long-term health benefits. Most importantly, regular activity can improve your quality of life. A minimum of 30 minutes a day can allow you to enjoy these benefits:
• Reduce your risk of a heart attack • Manage your weight better • Lower blood cholesterol level • Lower the risk of type 2 diabetes • Lower blood pressure • Stronger bones, muscles and joints • Lower the risk of osteoporosis • Lower your risk of falls • Feel better - more energy, more relaxed and better sleep
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Strength Training & The Importance of Braces Osteoarthritis of the Knee Knee osteoarthritis (knee OA) is a progressive disease caused by inflammation and degeneration of the knee joint that worsens over time. It affects the entire joint, including bone, cartilage, ligaments, and muscles. Muscle strengthening. Strengthening the muscles around your knee will be an essential part of your rehabilitation program. Individuals with knee OA who adhere to strengthening programs have been shown to have less pain and an improved overall quality of life. There are several factors that influence the health of a joint: the quality of the cartilage that lines the bones, the tissue within and around the joints, and the associated muscles. Due to the wear and tear on cartilage associated with knee OA, maintaining strength in the muscles near the joint is crucial to preserve joint health. For example, as the muscles along the front and back of your thigh (quadriceps and hamstrings) cross the knee joint, they help control the motion and forces that are applied to the bones. Bracing. Compressive sleeves placed around the knee may help reduce pain and swelling. Devices such as realignment and off-loading braces are used to modify the forces placed on the knee. These braces can help “unload” certain areas of your knee and move contact to less painful areas of the joint during weight-bearing activities. Depending on your symptoms and impairments, your physical therapist will help determine which brace may be best for you.
“Evelyn has helped me regain my walking back! Evelyn is very professional, understands my needs and we work together as a team to achieve my goals. She has helped me walk so much better and my balance has improved! I am very happy and satisfied with my experience here!” – Laura I am very happy and satisfied with my experience here!
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Relieve Leg Pain In Minutes Try this movement if you are experiencing leg pain.
4 Exercises for the Pool
1. Water walking or jogging: Start with forward and backward walking in chest or waist-high water. Walk about 10-20 steps forward, and then walk backward. Increase speedtomake itmoredifficult.Also, increase intensityby jogginggently inplace.Alternate jogging for 30 seconds with walking in place for 30 seconds. Continue for 5 minutes.
KNEE EXTENSION STRETCH While sitting, tighten your top thigh muscle to press the back of your knee downward towards the ground. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 5 times. Loosens Hips www.simpleset.net
2. Forward and side lunges: Standing near a pool wall for support, if necessary, take an oversized lunge step in a forward direction. Do not let the forward knee advance past the toes. Return to the starting position and repeat with the other leg. For a side lunge, face the pool wall and take an oversized step to the side. Keep toes facing forward. Repeat on the other side. Try 3 sets of 10 lunge steps. For variation, lunge walk in a forward or sideways direction instead of staying in place. 3. One leg balance: Stand on one leg while raising the other knee to hip level. Place a pool noodle under the raised leg, so the noodle forms a “U” with your foot in the center of the U. Hold as long as you can up to 30 seconds and switch legs. Try 1-2 sets of 5 on each leg. 4. Sidestepping facing the pool wall. Take sideways steps with your body and toes facing the wall. Take 10-20 steps in 1 direction and then return. Repeat twice in each direction.
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