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Do you have issues achieving a full squat? It may be limited by a lack of ankle flexibility. Here we are performing a distraction <-> technique to the ankle (Talocrural joint) to create more space. We use this technique to improve ankle dorsiflexion(toes to the nose) mobility to further improve walking, squatting, running, and everyday activities. The distraction technique improves joint capsule stiffness, range of motion, and provides pain relief. #physicaltherapy #rehab #ankle #manualtherapy #squats #squatting #mobility #functionalmedicine #injury #vista #vistaca #rom #joint #stiffness #hypomobility #jointstiffness #treatment #talocrural #distraction

Have you or someone you know been involved in an auto accident? @vistaphysicaltherapyandrehab offers a variety of treatment that aims to provide the best quality of care. We can walk you through working with insurance companies or do treatment on a lien basis for auto injuries such as whiplash, headaches, low back pain, etc. #vista #physicaltherapy #vistaphysicaltherapy #autoaccident #autoinjuries #qualitytreatment

Hello my name is Anna Santoro. Part of my FitAlign class is dedicated to self love or massaging the tissues. The face massage specifically is super important for overall health & has many powerful full body benefits. . By stimulating the face muscles with regular massage, you are bringing fresh oxygen to that area creating a natural form of anti aging & glow. Fascial massage also decreases anxiety & can improve a negative mood (check out some of the studies about this online!...). Massaging the face also stimulates the lymphatic vessels and facilitates toxin elimination from the facial area. The lymphatic system plays a key role in health - the clear fluid that is lymph removes toxins from the body & is filtered through lymph nodes & into the bloodstream where they can be eliminated. Your face has many lymph nodes scattered throughout with many along the jawline & chin. Lastly, by giving your face some needed love, you are not only releasing fascia tension, you’re also releasing tension in the pelvis & hips. There is a intriguing tissue connection between the jaw & pelvis that continues to be explored by body workers & researchers. It’s all connected!! . Thanks @captainlizclark for filming & @leahloves for the edit!! . My next FitAlign classes are: DEC 28, JAN 11 & 18 - all @vistaphysicaltherapyandrehab -12pm-1pm, $7. Everyone is welcome! See more

#4 from our series on the hip machine @vistaphysicaltherapyandrehab ! Throwing you guys a curve ball as this exercise is for the knee and quadriceps, in particularly the VMO portion. The VMO is specifically important for terminal knee extension aka the last 10-20 degrees of straightening the knee. This ensures the patella in its optimal position and tracking in the femoral groove with knee flexion and extension range of motion. Misfiring of the VMO can lead to ACL, chondromalacia and tendinitis in the knee. This is a staple exercise for all knee rehab and the machine allows our clients to work to a high amount of resistance and significantly train the muscle. #physicaltherapy #rehab #vmo #quadriceps #quad #kneereplacement #kneesurgery #strengthening #acl #patellartendonitis #kneepain #totalkneereplacement #terminalkneeextension

#3 from our hip machine series! This exercise movement is called hip extension which utilizes the gluts, primarily gluteus Maximus, the largest of the buttock muscles. It is an important postural muscle for maintaining optimal position in standing and sitting offloading force through your sits bones. The Glut Max is also a powerful muscle for explosive movements such as large step ups and running. It is rare to tear or strain this glut muscle but we often train it to improve lower extremity kinetic chain function. #physicaltherapy #rehab #hip #hipexercise #hipextension #glutes #gluteworkout #gluteusmaximus #kineticchain #muscle #hipmobility #vista #vistaca #vistaphysicaltherapyandrehab #vistaphysicaltherapy #posture

This is a very nice thank you card we received from one of our favorite clients today! This kind of feedback makes it all worth it for us here @vistaphysicaltherapyandrehab #vista #vistaphysicaltherapyandrehab #thankyouletter #physicaltherapy #rehab #vista #vistaca #gratitude #attitudeofgratitude #wehavethebestclients

#2 from our series highlighting the hip machine @vistaphysicaltherapyandrehab . This motion exercises the hip flexors which consist of the quadriceps and iliopsoas muscles. The hip flexors are important for hiking, negotiating stairs, and running. Pain in the front, high portion of your hip can indicate a hip flexor strain and a person will have weakness and pain with this march-like movement. #physicaltherapy #rehab #hipflexors #hipflexor #iliopsoas #psoas #quadríceps #muscle #musclestrain #resistanceexercise #marching #marchmovements

This exercise/motion is called hip abduction in which the leg moves straight out to the side is performed by the gluteal (buttock) muscles, primarily the gluteus medius. The gluteus medius is an important hip stabilizer that maintains the pelvis in a level, symmetrical position when walking or running. The muscle is instrumental in correct knee and ankle alignment down the kinetic chain. This rehab exercise is often utilized with many lower extremity injuries including a stra...in of the buttock muscle. Basically we love this machine and it is rarely seen in gyms anymore but it is very effective and versatile for many different exercises. Our next few posts will highlight the versatility of this machine in our rehab gym. #rehab #physicaltherapy #vista #vistaca #gluteactivation #glutes #gluteworkout #glutework #gluteusmedius #hip #hipstability #hipabduction #hipabductionmachine #oldybutgoody #lowerextremity #lowerextremitystability #lowerextremityrehab See more

Here's a foam roller sequence we use for self myofascial release (self massage) in the interscapular area (between the shoulder blades). Follow the sequence of arm movements laying vertically along your foam roller and try to feel your muscles moving on the foam roller and spend more time applying pressure on any sore or tender areas. This technique can help to reduce muscle tension, improve circulation and help to balance opposing muscle group's length-tension relationship. #physicaltherapy #rehab #foamroller #selfmyofascialrelease #circulation #tightmuscles #tightmusclesbegone #selfmassage #balanceyourbody

This video features a hard density foam roller that we utilize to improve thoracic extension (backwards bending). The foam roller acts as a fulcrum to leverage force on the lower vertebrae as you move the top vertebrae further into extension allowing you to self mobilize the facet joints in your mid back. This decreases stiffness and improves posture to decrease excess kyphosis (forward rounding of the spine) and forward head position for people that sit excessively with poor posture. #physicaltherapy #rehab #thoracicspine #selfmobilization #foamroller #backbend #kyphosis #sittingpain #backpain #posture

At Vista Physical Therapy and Rehab we often use cupping as a manual therapy treatment. Here Dr. Sean gives a quick explanation on the effects and benefits. #physicaltherapy #rehab #cupping #myofascialdecompression #manualtherapy #softtissuetherapy #bloodflow #adhesionssuck #vista #vistaca #sandiego