Based on an Actual Client Testimony I had a client who's main goal was to improve posture so that their breathing and lung capacity would improve. Seems simple, right? But because of old habits, sedentary job duties, aging and limitations in lung capacity, it was a process. As we re-trained their posture through Pilates exercises, [...]
Karen is much more effective than a traditional physical therapy clinic. Karen has a unique approach and can help get the root of your problem quickly! Here is an example of an actual patient who tried traditional physical therapy (where there is limited time with a Physical Therapist) but never felt improvement, in fact, [...]
There is relief for those who suffer with arthritis pain -- Exercise can help break the pain and fatigue cycle! “Exercise helps people who suffer with arthritis experience less pain, more energy, improved function and a better night’s sleep,” says Karen Turner-Schlegel who owns her Physical Therapy and Pilates studio in Encinitas. Without exercise, you [...]
Winter Olympics Highlight Importance of Balance, Flexibility As millions marvel at the world’s top competitors performing athletic feats on cold, wet and slippery surfaces during this month’s 2018 Winter Olympics, Encinitas Physical Therapist Karen Turner-Schlegel sees an ideal educational opportunity for local athletes and fitness-minded people -- There are two elements of fitness that often [...]
When the holiday season leaves you sleepless and tense from the stresses of commitments, crowds, shopping and entertaining, Encinitas Physical Therapist Karen Turner-Schlegel has a suggestion: Sweat away that stress by making exercise a part of your holiday tradition. “Pretty much any form of exercise, whether it’s walking, running, lifting weights, or of course Pilates, [...]
Movement is Medicine! We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual checkups with a Physical Therapist? Annual physical therapy checkups provide the third critical (and often overlooked) piece [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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