Glinn & Giordano Physical Therapy

Performance

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:03:52 +0000

Glinn & Giordano performance experts will teach you how to improve your specific skills, protect your body and out perform the competition every time. It’s time you got off the bench and get into the game!

Athletic Training – Health 4 Life – Personal Training – Core Stability Programs – Performance Assessments

At Glinn & Giordano we adhere to the principles of the Optimum Performance Training model as set forth by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), which enable athletes to:

Develop a Strong and Stable Core
Compete at Optimum Athletic Levels
Better Avoid Injury on the Field of Play

G&G PERFORMANCE CAMPS

Glinn & Giordano offers several camps during the year to help athletes reach their peak performance levels. If you’re looking to get to the next level, contact G&G to set up your individual performance assessment today!

Occupational Therapy

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:03:19 +0000

Marie Glynn Occupational Therapy is dedicated to the treatment of injuries to the hands and upper extremities. Boasting two Certified Hand Therapists (CHT), MGOT is known for their patience and care.

Occupational Therapists help patients improve their ability to perform tasks in living and working environments. They work with individuals who suffer from a mentally, physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabling condition. Occupational therapists use treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of their patients. The therapist helps clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function. The goal is to help clients have independent, productive, and satisfying lives.

Occupational Therapists help clients to perform all types of activities, from using a computer to caring for daily needs such as dressing, cooking, and eating. Physical exercises may be used to increase strength and dexterity, while other activities may be chosen to improve visual acuity or the ability to discern patterns. For example, a client with short-term memory loss might be encouraged to make lists to aid recall, and a person with coordination problems might be assigned exercises to improve hand-eye coordination.

Whatever the obstacles may be, Marie Glynn Occupational Therapy has the dedicated staff to help you overcome thoes obstacles.

Rio Bravo Rumble

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:02:37 +0000

The Glinn & Giordano Rio Bravo Rumble has become the premier bi-athlon in Central California. Boasting over 300 registered participants, the Rio Bravo Rumble continues to be the race peak performers choose!

JANUARY 15th 2011

This race is exclusively on private ranch land in the foothills near the mouth of the Kern River Canyon. There is no pre-race day course access. It is a privilege to access this land and the beauty of these hills. The course is challenging for beginners and the expert will be challenged on how fast he can go up and down this demanding course. Course consists of fire road and single track for cyclists and fire roads for runners/walkers.

COURSE LOCATION: 15701 Hwy 178, Bakersfield, CA, 93306

DAY OF REGISTRATION: 7:30am – 8:40am (with $10 late fee)

PRE-REGISTRATION: www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1838725 .

ONLINE REGISTRATION: Participants can pre-register online at the above address thru January 11th, 2011 to guarantee a tech shirt. Race day reg, shirts available as supply allows.

PARKING: FREE in all areas. Parking on the highway is okay.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: **THE BIKE COURSE HAS CHANGED** To keep the cyclists off the running course and to eliminate the two lap confusion, there will only be a single 16 mile lap instead of the past 10 & 6 mile loops.

TIMING: Synergy Timing will provide the computer chip timing system with results posted at: www.srtiming.com Look here for past results.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS: $99 A stunning price for a high quality hotel, you will not be dissappointed, located in the heart of downtown, this hotel has a happening night life. (661) 427-4900 Mention Rio Bravo Rumble for this special rate. Rooms available until Dec 14, 2010 www.thepadrehotel.com

CAMPING: Camping Kern River $10-16 www.co.kern.ca.us/parks/kern-river-camp.asp 661-868-7000

STARTING TIMES:

**On-going podium results will be announced as they become available**

9:00am – Duathletes, duathlon team runners, solo runners and walkers

9:05am – Solo bikers only (duathlon team bikers will wait for their team runner to finish before starting)

12:00pm – Kids races (free with shirts and prizes for all)

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EVENTS: All events are subject to a $10 late fee if registered after January 8th, 2011.

Solo Duathlon – 10K run followed by a 16mi moutain bike.

**Registration: ByJanuary 8th, 2011 at a cost of $35.00.

**Categories: Over 45 Mens

Under 45 Mens

Over 45 Womens

Under 45 Womens

Team Duathlon – 10K run followed by a 16mi moutain bike.

**Registration: By January 8th, 2011 at a cost of $60.00.

**Categories: Mixed Team Combined Age of 89 or less

Mixed Team Combined Age of 90 or more

All Men Combined Age of 89 or less

All Men Combined Age of 90 or more

All Women Combined Age of 89 or less

All Women Combined Age of 90 or more

Solo Events - 5 or 10K run or 16 or 32 mi mtn bike

**Registration: By January 8th, 2011 at a cost of $25.00.

**Categories: 5K fun run/walk or 10K Run (male or female)

16 Mi Mtn Bike Race (male/female; novice/expert)

32 Mi Mtn Bike Race (male/female; novice/expert)

Kids Races - fun course designed to challenge the kids.

**Registration: FREE the day of the event.

**Categories: 7 and under

8 – 11 year olds

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COURSE RECORDS:

M	10K	Runner	Oscar Fuentes	35:25	2009
M	16mi	Biker	Sam Ames	58:04	2007
M	32mi	Biker	Mike Noel	2:16:11	2009
M	Duathlon	Duathlete	Slater Fletcher	1:47:20	2008

F	10K	Runner	Anna Vanderstelt	38:58	2007
F	16mi	Biker	Debbie Kellogg	1:20:36	2007
F	32mi	Biker	Ann Hatley	3:45:11	2010
F	Duathlon	Duathete	Sarah Roessler	2:16:36	2010

Men Team – Jeff Mofitt & Brian Monroe				1:40:55	2008
Female Team – Sally Baker & Linda Monje				2:23:03	2006
Mixed Team – Amanda Montgomery & Graysen Oldham				1:50:40	2006

**NEW COURSE RECORDS WILL BE RECORDED IN 2011 WITH THE COURSE CHANGE (except runners). OLD RECORDS WILL REMAIN POSTED AS PREVIOUS COURSE RECORDS.

VIDEO: www.golivestream.tv/channels/golivestream.tv/shows/RIO_BRAVO_RUMBLE_MTN_BIKE_BIATHLON

PROCEEDS BENEFIT:

Proceeds benefit Bike Bakersfield whose goals are to create Safe Routes for kids to bike to school, increase awareness of cycling as a form of transportation/commuting, and unite the biking community. They give away helmets and bikes to underprividledged and do an incredible job of educating the city planners when it comes to development projects to include bike lanes. For info about Bike Bakersfield visit: www.bikebakersfield.org

SPONSORS:

Sponsor Links:

Hammer Nutrition

Clif Bar

Clifford and Brown Law

Leo Mark Hinds Law Offices

Santa Barbara Pizza and Chicken

Sangera Automotive Group

For inquiries or questions, please contact Brian Monroe at 661-832-9737

Medical News

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:02:04 +0000

At Glinn & Giordano we know how important it is to stay on top of the latest medical news. Now you can use our website as your resource for cutting-edge medical news and information. Enjoy our new site!

Arthritis Patients Should Stick to Exercise to Improve Function.

Article Date: 28 July 2010 – 10:29am

Washington, July 28 : Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee or hip should stick to physically active lifestyle to improve their physical function and reduce pain, suggests a new study.

Maintenance of exercise behavior and physically active lifestyle after discharge of physical therapy improves the long-term effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with knee or hip OA, claims the study which will be published in the August print issue of Arthritis Care and Research, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology.

Individuals with OA of the hip or knee experience pain, reduced muscle strength, decreased range of joint motion, and joint instability, the study found.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) OA is one of the ten most disabling diseases in developed countries. Often OA patients are referred to physical therapy in order to reduce impairments and improve overall physical function to meet demands of daily living.

To reach the conclusion, researchers conducted an observational follow-up study on 150 patients with OA of the hip and/or knee who were receiving exercise therapy. The study subjects were followed for 60 months to assess adherence to self-directed exercise (during and after prescribed physical therapy treatment period) on patient outcomes of pain, physical function, and self-perceived effect.

Three forms of adherence, which is defined as the subject’s behavior that corresponds to agreed recommendations by his or her physical therapist, were measured-adherence to home exercises, home activities, and increased physical activity. Researchers used a self-report questionnaire to measure participants’ adherence to home exercise (e.g. muscle strengthening exercises) and activity (e.g. walking or cycling). Assessment of adherence started at baseline, and then took place again at 3, 15, and 60 months.

Patient outcomes of pain and physical function were measured using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score. The WOMAC scale ranges from best to worst, meaning lower scores represent less pain and improved physical function. Participants’ physical performance was measured by the time (in seconds) it took to walk the distance of 5 meters with improvement in performance noted by a reduction in time to complete the walk.

Results show at the 3-month follow-up 57.8 percent of study subjects adhered to the recommended exercises and 53.8 percent to recommended activities. Adherence to exercise was significantly associated with a decrease in pain, and improvements in self-reported physical function and physical performance. “Better adherence to home exercises and being more physically active improves the long-term effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with OA of the hip and/or knee,” said lead study author, Martijn Pisters, M.Sc., PT.

Source: Andranews.net

Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a proper health care professional.

Do You Need PT?

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:00:54 +0000

Over time the rigors of life start to take a toll on your body. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or home-body, the next time you are visiting your doctor’s office, ask him if you could benefit from physical therapy.

Health 4 Life

mwhittaker — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:14:27 +0000

Health 4 Life is a comprehensive wellness program designed to allow patients to live life at the pace they want. Health 4 Life is a great place to interact with people who feel that same about life as you do.

Why Choose G&G?

mwhittaker — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 22:33:34 +0000

It’s simple really. You should choose Glinn & Giordano because we take pride in getting our patients back to their normal lives. Our make-up is written right into our mission statement.

It is the objective of Glinn & Giordano to offer the community the highest possible quality therapy services in a cost-effective effort to return the patient to the greatest possible level of physical, social, and economic independence.

At Glinn & Giordano what we say is what we do! Our rewards come from knowing that you are capable of living life at the pace you want. If your body is questioning whether or not you can “just do it,” it might be time that you consider physical therapy.