In September, Dr. Kosaki had the opportunity to provide two health seminars in collaboration with the Japanese American Association (JAA) in New York. The two seminars focused on different stages of life and different aspects of physical health: children’s development through play and movement, and posture and movement strategies to Read more…
Have you ever thought about starting running but didn’t know where to begin? Many people want to start exercising, improve their fitness, or become runners, but the first step can feel challenging. Common questions we hear are: “Where should I start?”“How much should I run?”“How can I avoid getting injured?”“How Read more…
Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) is defined as persistent pain in the pelvic region lasting longer than 3–6 months. It may involve: CPP is common, complex, and often misunderstood. It’s rarely just a joint issue. In the early stages, pain may begin as tissue-based (nociceptive pain).As I discussed in my previous Read more…
Many people assume pain always means tissue damage.But clinically, pain is more complex than that. Understanding the mechanism behind pain often explains why symptoms behave the way they do — and why some treatments work while others don’t. There are three main pain mechanisms. 1. Nociceptive Pain (Tissue-Based Pain) This Read more…
Understanding the physical changes , and how to support them. Pregnancy brings incredible changes to your body—and not just the growing belly. From posture and muscles to breathing, circulation, and energy levels, almost every system in your body is adapting to support your baby. These changes are normal and purposeful, but Read more…
2025 Hip Osteoarthritis Clinical Guideline Update If you’ve noticed any of these signs: ⚠️ Hip or thigh pain when walking or standing⚠️ Morning stiffness or limited motion⚠️ Over 50 years old and feeling your hips getting “stuck” or stiff This one is for you! According to the American Physical Therapy Association Read more…
Do you notice a horizontal fold across your upper belly, like in the photo? That’s a sign of upper abdominal gripping. It means when the upper abs stay tense and pull the upper belly inward, creating that visible crease. In the video, you can see that during normal breathing, most Read more…
When tendons get stubborn, we bring out the big guns 💥 Meet our Intelect® RPW 2, using Radial Pressure Wave technology to kickstart your body’s healing process. Inside the handpiece, a small projectile creates high-energy acoustic pressure waves that spread through the tissue. These waves cause micro-vibrations and cavitation, improving blood flow, cell metabolism, and collagen production. 💡 In Read more…
Chronic Low Back Pain: What the Latest Evidence Says? Chronic low back pain is one of the most common issues we see in the clinic. By the time patients reach physical therapy, many have been in pain for years or even decades, and often with anxiety, fear, or other psychosocial factors involved. They can’t Read more…
Did you know Pilates was originally created by Joseph Pilates during World War I to help injured soldiers recover? Pilates is more than just exercise — it’s about controlled movement, body awareness, and building strength with proper alignment. Many physical therapists use Pilates-based movements in patient training. Some even go Read more…
