Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 global pandemic, many people have found their normal life rhythms disrupted. Self-quarantine, while necessary, can be extremely draining on our mental health. Ongoing civil unrest only throws fuel on the fire, burning out our abilities to feel normal. Anxiety, depression, and panic are, for many, the result. This can … Continue reading
Formed in 1924, the American Heart Association coalesced out of smaller precursor groups in an effort to share findings regarding cardiology. Remaining small in scale until the 1940’s when the Procter & Gamble Company selected it as one of their supported charities the American Heart Association began to receive ever-increasing attention. Over the next fifty … Continue reading
Neil Hershberger first became interested in a medical career, and specifically physical therapy, after observing the role that physical therapy played in the recovery process for his grandfather following a stroke. This interest was further stimulated while seeing a neighbor regain shoulder functionality following a radical mastectomy. With these experiences in mind, Neil pursued a … Continue reading
If the current storm clouds of the pandemic have a silver lining for physical therapy telehealth is it. Telehealth isn’t exactly a new concept. One of the earliest and most famous uses of hospital-based telemedicine was in the late 1950s and early 1960s when a closed-circuit television link was established between the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute … Continue reading
Navigating the seas of employment opportunities can sometimes be overwhelming. At Burger, we aim to guide your ship into the calm harbor of steady employment with a company you love. Burger offers diverse settings to work in, interacting with the community at 14 outpatient locations across the greater Sacramento area as well as offering services … Continue reading
Originally hailing from the state of Alaska, Heidi Langan developed an interest in how the body works and a desire to stay active in her life. This developed not only into a recipe for self-care but also a desire to help others achieve a healthy lifestyle across all ages. Heidi moved to California to complete … Continue reading
Physical therapy isn’t just for seniors or adults who have suffered an injury. Although adults indeed make up the majority of the number of physical therapy cases annually, it is equally important to recognize that children can also suffer from injury or developmental difficulties. To address this issue Burger opened our 12th outpatient clinic in … Continue reading
Shawn Burger… A growing trend in Physical Therapy is the use of IASTM. Frankly, most people do not understand the value of it. Let me do my best to explain through a little Q and A. Q. What is IASTM? A. IASTM is a form of massage where “instruments” or a “Tool” is used in … Continue reading
Founded in 1978 by Carol Burger, Burger Physical Therapy has been providing rehabilitation services for over 40 years. This dedication to excellence has become a generational endeavor with Carol’s sons Shawn and Eric Burger taking on prominent roles within the company. Burger Physical Therapy is by definition a family company, but what does that mean? … Continue reading
Have you ever seen the animated film Ratatouille… it’s a clever film about humans, the restaurant industry and a little Rat. Debbie Basile in our AP department and I occasionally speak about the movie as being one of our favorites. In building up to the finale, there is a scene where the local ‘Critic’ comes … Continue reading
