San Diego equals great weather and active lifestyles! I see all types of athletes in my practice and they all have one common goal: Avoid injury. Pilates exercises are a great way to accomplish a full body workout addressing imbalances and promoting overall conditioning. Through Pilates, you can train the muscles in all planes of [...]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school athletes account for about 2 million injuries and around a half-million doctor visits each year. But few of these injuries, says Encinitas Physical Therapist Karen Turner-Schlegel, are as costly to an athlete as a torn ACL. "An ACL tear in the knee will [...]
“Mind over matter” may seem a bit cliché when it comes to health and science, but in Karen Turner-Schlegel’s world, a positive attitude plays an undeniable role in reaching and maintaining optimal health. As a Physical Therapist, Karen has witnessed numerous success stories, from patients overcoming chronic pain issues to those achieving full range of [...]
Best Practices for Living a Well-Designed Life Change your thoughts if you want to change your life Daily, find time for meditation or devotion Exercise Take a walk after dinner Trust your gut Maximize your strengths Stay away from drama Get a check-up once a year Practice smiling every day-- it will make you happier [...]
As National Cancer Survivors Day approaches on Sunday, June 4, Encinitas Physical Therapist Karen Turner-Schlegel finds this annual Celebration of Life as the ideal opportunity share the importance of movement and exercise. Many of us have had, or currently have, loved ones or close friends go through this difficult time. Research has shown how important [...]
It’s estimated that about 29 million Americans each year hit the links for at least one round of golf. That’s 1 in 10 people in the U.S., according to the National Golf Foundation. But while golf is often considered a safe, low-impact, leisurely activity for people of all ages and abilities, that impression vastly underestimates [...]
It’s springtime! And that means a season of gardening and yard work is here. Although it can be therapeutic to be outside enjoying nature, it can take a toll on your body, especially your low back. “When gardening, the majority of your movement takes place in a bent position and when prolonged, can lead to [...]
Pilates looks deceptively easy, but it’s the tiny movements that help improve balance and core strength. Pilates does this by reinforcing the connection between mind and muscles, helping to engage the right muscles in the core. This leads to better posture and movement control. Research suggests that the core strengthening perks of Pilates may also [...]
“If you are looking for an exercise regimen you can stick to, you may find more success if it is designed around the basic theory of cross training,” says Karen Turner-Schlegel, Physical Therapist. Karen owns her practice in Encinitas where Physical Therapy and Pilates are blended for total wellness, “I see many clients experience success [...]
Pilates is whole body fitness: Attention is focused on the core support and integrating full-body fitness, including the breath and the mind—this provides a level of fitness that is hard to find elsewhere. It is also the reason that Pilates is so popular in rehab scenarios, as well as with athletes who find that Pilates [...]
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