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

Kettlebell workouts are all-encompassing, combining full-body movements with cardio exercise, strength training, and metabolic conditioning. This simple exercise regimen, coupled with top-notch instruction from the staff at SOL Performance Oakland and SOL Santa Cruz, offers clients a fun, high-intensity way to achieve both health and...Read More

Chris Taquino, DPT is a Physical Therapist with SOL Santa Cruz addresses how the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) can aide in the identification of movement dysfunctions and injury prevention. Santa Cruz County is full of active people. We’re commonly referred to as “Surf City”, or...Read More

SOL Oakland physical therapist Bryan Ausinheiler discusses how to conduct a movement check on a soft surface.  During my travels through Ecuador and Peru I found the types of surfaces available to be a big variable in the type of stretches and exercises I was...Read More

We know that iron is an important mineral to human functioning, but do you know why it’s important or how it works? Here’s a quick breakdown of iron’s role in the human body: Iron is the central atom of the “heme” group (an oxygen-carrying protein)....Read More