Fit N Free Physical Therapy

06/05/2023

Every step counts! But aim for at least 4,500 a day…7,500 even better!

Dr. Jen Gunter, ob/gyn, author and podcast host, looks at the belief that people need to take 10,000 steps a day — and explains what the science says about it.

05/16/2023

Keep walking 💖

Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Everyday, I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it. But by sitting still, and the more one sits still, the closer one comes to feeling ill. Thus if one just keeps on walking, everything will be all right. ~Søren Kierkegaard

(Book: The Essential Kierkegaard https://amzn.to/3MoWjCy)

(Art: Photograph of a hiker at Trnovačko Lake in Montenegro)

09/29/2022

We are now offering Occupational Therapy services! If you or your loved ones need healing and recovery from any hand or elbow injuries, paralysis from stroke, having a challenging time in daily activities due to Parkinson’s symptoms, or other neurological or orthopedic conditions, let us help you live the best life you can have! Call us now at (888)763-4963 to make an appointment!

10/12/2021

Two studies suggest the sweet spot for longevity lies around 7,000 to 8,000 daily steps or about 30 to 45 minutes of exercise most days.

08/29/2021

We are so blessed to help people heal 💖

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Years ago, anthropologist Margaret Mead was asked by a student what she considered to be the first sign of civilization in a culture. The student expected Mead to talk about fishhooks or clay pots or grinding stones.

But no. Mead said that the first sign of civilization in an ancient culture was a femur (thighbone) that had been broken and then healed. Mead explained that in the animal kingdom, if you break your leg, you die. You cannot run from danger, get to the river for a drink or hunt for food. You are meat for prowling beasts. No animal survives a broken leg long enough for the bone to heal.

A broken femur that has healed is evidence that someone has taken time to stay with the one who fell, has bound up the wound, has carried the person to safety and has tended the person through recovery. Helping someone else through difficulty is where civilization starts, Mead said."

We are at our best when we serve others. Be civilized.

- Ira Byock.

06/07/2021

A 95-year-old woman who is recovering from recent hip surgery has channeled her love for tap dancing into the sessions with her West Los Angeles-based physical therapist. Lynette Romero reports for…

02/06/2021

10,000 steps a day is a great goal to stay healthy... but if it’s a challenge, walking a lot less can also lead to a healthier body! Just walk and enjoy each step! Your body deserves it! 💖

https://apple.news/ASm0OdvBTQLmBISuqS9OBOQ

Where did the 10,000 steps-a-day target actually come from?

01/29/2021

Keep on moving, healing, and thriving...we will get through this 👊💪! Let us help you continue to be fit and free to live life to the fullest, even during these pandemic times.

COVID-19 is causing significant disruptions to all areas of life and presents a serious threat to health. But practicing social distancing doesn’t mean that you have to stop being physically active. I

06/02/2020

We are ready to help you heal via in person appointments or via telehealth...let us know how we can help! We have implemented safety guidelines for all patients and staff so we can continue to help you heal and thrive. Stay safe and healthy everyone. We continue to be all in this together. 👊💪🙌

04/29/2020

Helping you heal in the comfort and safety of your home ... let us know if Fit N Free PT can be of any help!

https://abc7.com/health/telemedicine-physical-therapy-as-possible-alternative-to-surgery/6122385/

Operations on hips, knees, and other joints is considered "elective" and therefore postponed until stay-at-home orders are lifted, so some are turning to tele-physical therapy.

04/09/2020

We are open for business ... in a different way ... but with the same care and compassion we have always had for our patients and our community. We are ready to help you, ready to serve you in front of your camera, to help you heal, get fit and stay strong amidst this pandemic crisis.



https://youtu.be/DsSQos5Qi6Y

During these trying times, we’re constantly seeking out new ways to support our customers by pulling together free products, resources and tools. There’s ano...

04/09/2020

We are open for business ... in a different way... but with the same care and compassion we have always had for our patients and our community. We remain ready to help, ready to serve in front of your camera, ready to teach you to remain fit and strong amidst this pandemic crisis.

https://youtu.be/DsSQos5Qi6Y

During these trying times, we’re constantly seeking out new ways to support our customers by pulling together free products, resources and tools. There’s ano...

02/05/2020

Physical therapy can improve balance and reduce falls risk for older adults. Regular exercise can reduce cognitive decline. A new study answers the question: Does physical therapy benefit older adults

01/31/2020

Let us help you bring out your own body’s powerful healing potential! It’s amazing!

Expert advice to help you recover fast, stay injury-free, and have fun in the mountains

05/28/2019

Children’s skeletons are still growing so carrying heavy bags can cause lasting damage. Many children are carrying their bags on one shoulder or are increasingly carrying them on the crook of their elbow which places great strain on the spine. Encourage your child to only pack what is essential.

03/19/2019

Grit... let’s develop it, hone it, and persevere in whatever goals we have, in fitness and in life!