Embarking on a career in physical therapy as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) or a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) requires a commitment to excellence and a thorough understanding of your chosen profession. An essential component of either career path is the National Physical Therapy...Read More

Did you know that the average American spends 21 plus hours per day sitting down or lying prone? In a recent study, it was found that more time spent sitting is linked to a higher risk of death. Risk was found to be independent of...Read More

Ankle sprains are the most common injuries in a variety of sports and very identifiable when they occur. You roll your ankle, feel a click or pop, followed by pain and swelling. The common treatment protocol for an acute sprain is the PRICE (protect, rest,...Read More

Here on Earth, we may reasonably assume that the zero-gravity conditions experienced by astronauts in space would be relatively easy on the body. But this simply isn’t so, especially where astronaut’s bones are concerned, confirms Raj Acharya, head of computer science and engineering at Penn...Read More

At SOL we love our Bay Area native athletes! This San Diego Padres pitcher, and former CAL star, came to SOL for physical therapy.  Upon discharge, he shared his experience with us: “I had surgery on my left shoulder to repair a torn labrum. My...Read More