Check out what’s happening this month at Atlantis Fyzical 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 31 years and is sponsored by the Daily Breeze and Beach Reporter. Voting is open through May 8th. We […]
If you sprained your ankle, you are not alone. In fact, it is one of the most common injuries that occur among people of all ages and activity levels. An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. The severity of a sprain can vary greatly […]
TORRANCE, Calif. (Aug 8, 2022) – South Bay native Lindsay Yoshiba, PT, DPT, OCS, who earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Mount Saint Mary’s University joins the staff of Atlantis Physical Therapy in Torrance. “We are delighted to add Lindsay, an experienced physical therapist with deep ties to the community, to our Atlantis staff,” […]
It’s not just about food When you hear the words rice and meat, we won’t blame you for thinking about food! In the physical therapy world, the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) has long been the recommended treatment for sports injuries. It is a recognized way to handle injuries, but recent reports suggest that […]
Hamstring Injuries are Most Common in Sports with Sudden Stops and Starts The body has three muscles (collectively known as the hamstring) in the back of the thigh that can be injured, with the most common cause being participation in sports and athletic endeavors. The hamstring muscle allows people to extend the hip and bend […]