Blog
Ann Victor
August 22, 2025
Hip Disorders
Sitting all day? Your hip flexors are likely tight and weak - and that could be silently sabotaging your posture, balance, and energy. This powerful yet often forgotten muscle group is the engine of your stride, driving how you walk, stand, climb stairs, and stay steady on your feet. But our desk-bound or couch-bound, […]
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Ann Victor
August 19, 2025
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Think of your calves as more than just a muscle for walking—they’re your body’s second heart, your secret weapon for balance, and a key player in your overall health. These powerful muscles do a lot of heavy lifting, both literally and figuratively. Caring for your calves now supports long-term mobility, comfort, and overall well-being. […]
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Ann Victor
March 13, 2025
Brain Health & Fitness, Fall Prevention, Neuro Rehab, Parkinson's Disease, Senior Fitness
Check out what’s happening at Atlantis Physical & Occupational Therapy: It’s that time of year again to vote for Best Physical Therapy Center and Best Knee Center in the South Bay. The Reader’s Choice Awards is celebrating 34 years and is sponsored by the Daily Breeze and Beach Reporter. Voting is open through Sunday, April 6th. We appreciate all the […]
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Ann Victor
Chronic Pain, Hand Wrist Upper Extremity, orthopedics
In the world of physical therapy, innovative treatments are constantly emerging to help people recover faster and move better. One such breakthrough is Shockwave Therapy, also called Radial Pressure Wave (RPW), a non-invasive treatment that harnesses high-energy sound waves to stimulate healing and relieve pain. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, an old injury, or […]
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Ann Victor
October 2, 2024
Balance, Brain Health & Fitness, Neuro Rehab, News, Senior Fitness, Senso, SMARTfit
Join in the festivities as we officially celebrate the opening of our new office in Rolling Hills Plaza with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Tuesday October 22, 2024 hosted by the Torrance Chamber of Commerce and local dignitaries. The event kicks-off at 3:30 p.m. with the ribbon cutting and lasts until 7:30 p.m. […]
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Ann Victor
September 24, 2024
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Check out what’s happening at Atlantis Physical & Occupational Therapy: Thank you to our wonderful patients for once again voting for us in the 2024 South Bay’s Best Readers Choice Awards. We are honored to have been voted a Reader’s Favorite, once again earning the trust of the community. More importantly, we know our patients are the BEST and we […]
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Ann Victor
August 2, 2024
Exercises, Functional Aging, Senior Fitness, Sports Rehabilitation
A common question we get is: How do you know when you’ve done too much or too little in your workouts? Let’s start by understanding the difference between soreness and pain. Understanding Soreness and Pain Soreness is a dull, aching sensation that usually occurs after exercise. Sometimes, it sets in the following day; other times, […]
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Ann Victor
July 30, 2024
Balance, Bone Health, Exercises, Osteoporosis, Senior Fitness
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weakened bones that are more susceptible to fractures. It’s often called the “silent disease” because it progresses without symptoms until a fracture occurs. However, physical therapy (PT) can play a crucial role in managing osteoporosis, helping to improve bone density, enhance balance, and reduce the risk of falls and […]
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Ann Victor
April 4, 2024
News
Check out what’s happening at Atlantis Physical & Occupational Therapy: It’s that time of year again to vote for Best Physical Therapy Center and Best Knee Center in the South Bay. The Reader’s Choice Awards is celebrating 33 years and is sponsored by the Daily Breeze and Beach Reporter. Voting is open through Sunday April 7th. We appreciate all the support […]
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Ann Victor
Brain Health & Fitness, Neuro Rehab, News, Parkinson's Disease
Atlantis Physical and Occupational Therapy is thrilled to announce the generous donation of a life-changing motor-assisted Theracycle by Mrs. Pat Brewster in memory of her late husband, Bob, a Parkinson’s disease patient. This remarkable contribution, made with the coordination of the Parkinson’s Foundation, will significantly enhance our ability to support individuals battling Parkinson’s disease, stroke, […]
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