Vivian Eisenstadt: It’s A Postural Epidemic on Fox LA
Do you suffer from everyday aches and pains? There are some easy ways you can prevent the most common types of pain.
We were joined by postural specialist Vivian Eisenstadt. Vivian is the founder of Prevent The Pain Therapy, Inc., a physical therapy and wellness center offering personalized programs that address all aspects of pain.
She came in today to show Maria and Tony how to prevent the some of the most common types of pain that result from everyday habits many of us have developed.
The 5 most common complaints:
- Back pain
- Neck & upper shoulder pain with associated headaches and tingling in the arms
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Knee pain
- Plantar Fasciitis (pain in the heel)
Vivie Therapy on Career Sighted
Meet Vivian, your Career Guide in this video! She’ll show you what it’s like to be a Physical Therapist. If you love exercise and helping people eliminate stress and pain, this could be the career for you!
Sitting Is The New Smoking
The human body isn’t designed to sit all day but our jobs often require it. Now new research suggests doing so not only causes weight gain and joint damage but diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. HUFFPOST Live looks into how to help yourself be healthy.
Watch the video at live.huffingtonpost.com
Pilates-based Physical Therapy
Why choose Pilates-Based Physical Therapy?
Life is too short to let chronic pain stop you from doing the things you love. The key to ending your pain is learning to strengthen and engage the proper muscles while sitting, walking and exercising. Even if you find relief, how can you ensure that the pain will not come back? Standard physical therapy alone is sometimes not enough to help you do this.
Physical Therapy and Pilates
Its a big misconception that Pilates teachers should diagnose or fix serious problems. Read the following article to understand why.
Side by side: Pilates and Physical Therapy
Read the following article on how Vivian Eisenstadt, MAST OCS explains the difference between Pilates and Physical Therapy.
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Pilates started showing up on physical therapists’ radar in the early 90’s
Read about the merging of Physical Therapy and Pilates and how they complement each other.
The PT/Pilates Connection
The relationship between Physical Therapy and Pilates is evolving and becoming more intertwined – which is great news for clients with injuries.
“Splash Magazine – Los Angeles” May, 2008
“…With a master’s degree in Physical Therapy, a national certification from the Board of Orthopedic Specialists and extensive training as a physical and sports therapist, Vivian has been devoted to the mind-body wellness practice for over 20 years. Vivian founded Prevent the Pain Therapy after overcoming her own battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome through holistic, alternative and preventative therapy in combination with traditional medicine. Armed with the latest therapeutic methods, Vivian is able to spare her clients from grueling drugs and surgeries. Her emphasis is on the mind-body connection and educating the client so that they may be empowered to avoid future injuries and maintain body alignment…”
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