SAN DIEGO, CA – October is National Physical Therapy month, a time when physical therapists like Brett Bloom not only celebrate their profession, but also…

For decades, the standard and recommended response to an injured muscle, tendon or ligament was to “apply RICE,” an acronym that stands for a protocol…

With high school sports starting up soon and NFL training camps in full swing, concussions are certain to ramp up within the mainstream consciousness.  And,…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Despite being one of the top causes of disability in the U.S., affecting around eight in 10 people in their lifetimes, back pain is an ailment often misunderstood by those affected, says San Diego-Carlsbad physical therapist Brett Bloom.   Such misconceptions, Bloom adds, can cause those suffering…

It’s vacation season, and for many that means visiting faraway friends, exploring new places and possibly even crossing some things of the ol’ bucket list….

 Studies show about three-quarters of all Americans will experience foot pain at some point in their lives. Of them, more than 2 million people who…

All kids need exercise. Stacks of scientific research through the years support the myriad ways exercise helps young bodies and minds as they develop and…

As a large portion of the nation’s attention turns to the “March Madness” NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in the coming days, San Diego-Carlsbad physical therapist…

While it’s expected that most older people tend to slow down with age, the notion that seniors and soon-to-be seniors should trade in exercise and…

Finding a workout routine that fits your personality is one of the key ways to achieve optimal results, says San Diego-Carlsbad physical therapist Brett Bloom. And, that holds particularly…