Getting Off On The “Wrong Foot” Can Set You Back.

64% Of People Report Substantial Decrease In Back Pain And Faster Recovery When Treatment Incorporates An Exercise Program.   Studies Show Exercise Relieves Back Pain, Decreases Cardiac Risk, Reduces Blood Pressure and Risk Of Type 2 Diabetes, Slows Aging, And Even Treats The Symptoms Of Depression.   Exercising – Simple Right? Well, yes, but if you […]

3 Reasons Why SOL Physical Therapy Aides are the Absolute Best

My name is Becca, and I work for SOL physical therapy, but I’m not a physical therapist.  In my story about physical therapy thus far, I’ve given props to my physical therapist for really providing some insightful information about my condition and I’ve given props to SOL’s owner for walking her talk and living the SOL […]

Knee and Ankle Injuries, Obesity, Top List Of 5 Causes Of Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a significant health problem worldwide.  It affects approximately 10% of men and 18% of women over 60 years of age.  Osteoarthritis generally affects weight bearing joints like the knees, hips, or spine.  Diagnosed later in life, it is a major cause of disability and pain.  The evidence suggests significantly increased risk of knee […]

Kettlebell Training Works

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 performance goals. Just ask Ginny Patton. When Ginny first set […]

Kettlebell Training, Exercises, and Classes

Kettlebell workouts combine foundational, full-body movements with cardio exercise, strength training, and metabolic conditioning, together creating a simple exercise regimen offered at SOL Performance in Oakland and SOL Santa Cruz. Using bodyweight resistance and a single tool, the kettlebell, workouts engage nearly all of your body’s muscles into a single exercise that flows with the […]

The Morning Movement Checkup

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 willing to do. Despite my love of nature and wildlife, […]

“I was broken when I arrived at SOL.”

“I was broken when I arrived at SOL. Broken scapula Broken collar bone (required surgery) 3 broken ribs (completely snapped) Double pneumothorax (same lung) SOL worked with me slowly initially due to the multiple injury sites. Over time, my SOL PT worked patiently to move my shoulder and arm. Exceptional patience and strong knowledge on anatomy lead […]

“Out of pain!”

“Out of pain! Better flexibility! Stronger! Nice Folks – patient, informative, patient, encouraging, patient, well run, and patient!” -D.T. Sports + Orthopedic Leaders has PT clinics located in Oakland, Walnut Creek (SOL PT) & Santa Cruz (SOL Santa Cruz), CA as well as a performance training center on Piedmont Avenue in Oakland (SOL Performance Training).  […]

Preventing Iron Deficiency

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). Iron binds to molecules of oxygen in the lungs and […]

“It was more than I had ever hoped for!”

“My progress working with Ada was more than I had ever hoped for. I feel that I am now well on my way to full recovery!” -CR

Get better, faster results with Kettlebell training

Have you ever heard of a kettlebell before?  For those who haven’t, a kettlebell is a cast-iron weight (resembling a cannonball with a handle) used to perform exercises that combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training.  Kettlebell exercises build strength and endurance, particularly in the lower back, legs, and shoulders, and increase grip strength.  The basic […]

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