Throughout history, it has been hard to separate humans from water. The benefits of waterways for commerce and transportation have enabled civilizations to grow, and that is without taking into account the biological necessity for hydration. It should come as no surprise then that water has many applications in the realm of physical therapy. Aquatic … Continue reading
After receiving an injury playing softball, Vanessa Stratigakes, like so many others with sports injuries, found herself in need of rehabilitation. During her recovery, she received multiple bouts of treatment from both athletic trainers and physical therapists. For Vanessa, these interactions highlighted not only a unique medical profession but also a new course for her … Continue reading
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
