Living Healthy Physical Therapy

08/30/2025

We were very saddened to find out that Bob from Bob and Brad YouTube videos passed away on August 8. Below is a video with many beautiful words from his son and a simple but clear message to live life to the fullest, be good and kind to people, and… Eat sweets. 😊
I’ve referred many patients to Bob and Brad‘s videos, even just for a good laugh. What Joy….and what a gift Bob was to the world. Over 4000 videos ….incredible. Im in awe.

 Bob, thank you for your gift to every single person who has watched your videos. Thank you, Brad & Co for keeping the light shining. 💙 Thank you to Bob’s son who shared the last precious moments he spent with his dad and reminded us of what is really important. Thank you to Bobs wife who’s care of Bob resulted in life saving organ donation! And huge thanks to Bobs daughter for taking the reins and guiding the Bob and Brad business into its next phase. We at LHPT are Sending out love to Bob’s family and friends who find themselves at a loss - you all know well that he was loved & lauded even by people he never met….. Truly the Mr Rogers of the Physical Therapy World.💙
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Website: https://bobandbrad.com Bob and Brad Amazon Store: https://amzn.to/3jAM0JN Brad Heineck, and the late Bob Schrupp created the most famous physical ...

04/23/2024

PT/PTA position available full or part time: If you are looking for more time with your patients, an opportunity to learn and develop new techniques under  highly experienced therapists and mentors and develop your own programs then this job is for you! In beautiful Glen Park, you have access to easy public transportation, walkable to close by restaurants and gyms and all the feels of a small country town in a big city environment.You get to know and love your neighbours here.  With one hour to spend with your clients, you will have plenty of time to teach unique exercises,educate patients and family members as well as apply manual therapy and taping techniques specific to your patient’s issues. Treatments usually applied in our clinic are therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, gait/running assessment and training as well as Manual therapy techniques including MFR, STM, cupping, and mobilization techniques (Maitland, Mulligan Cyriax and other PT gurus). Our areas of expertise include but are not limited to: working with people diagnosed with sports injuries; neck and back injuries; balance issues; shoulder, hip and knee joint problems (including post surgical recovery) and arthritic conditions. We see people of all ages ! Come and develop your PT/PTA career here at Living Healthy Physical Therapy. Message us for more info.

02/26/2024

We are so proud to announce that our friend & coworker Dr Maral Hassanshahi PT, won the 2024 Social Responsibility Award given by the American Physical Therapy Association Global Health Special Interest Group for her research and poster presentation: Environmental Leadership in Physical Therapy: Combining Clear, Community Engagement, Implementation Science, and Green-Mission Frameworks.

Maral told us she was inspired to by our diligence to protect the environment in our clinic.

A little bit about our amazing coworker:

Dr Hassanshahi PT is co-founder of the Environmental PT Catalyst Group within APTA’s Academy for Leadership and Innovation. She has over 12 years of extensive work and leadership in the environment, global health, and peace sector, collaborating with esteemed international organizations such as the United Nations. Maral co-chaired the DEI committee in APTA Maryland and currently serves as the chief representative to the assembly within the California Physical Therapy Association. Beyond her APTA involvement, she serves on the Board of Directors at Physicians for Social Responsibilities-Los Angeles Chapter and is the climate and health ambassador for the PSR.

04/18/2023

Valê Mark Wachter of On the Run. What a gift he was to our community here in San Francisco. Many of our patients have received the relief they needed with shoes and orthotics recommended by this gifted man. Recently Dr Maral Hassanshahi took a family member there to be fitted and was so pleased to meet him and benefit from his experience. He will most certainly be missed.

02/14/2023

Sharing some PT poetry on this Valentines Day! ❤️

01/17/2023

“Be the best of whatever you are”
Dr Martin Luther King Jr

01/09/2023

Possibly. Almost anyone you ask with migraines, headaches, pain associated nerve injury, neck and back pain, any form of arthritis, joint issues and even joint replacements will tell you that their pain and symptoms increase or worsen when the weather changes, particularly for the worse. But why and how? Basically, we still don’t know because research is sparse and studies are small. But here are the possibilities supported by what little research there is.

Causes of Increased Pain when weather changes for the worse:
1. Barometric Pressure Change
2. Temperature Change
3. Reduced Physical Activity
4. Lack of Sun (not an old wives tale)
5. Vitamin Deficiency (especially D)
7. Strong belief that weather affects pain and therefore it does 😳🤔

Each and/or all of the above affect in a small way:
1. Tissue and joint mobility
2. Nerve sensitivity
3. Joint fluid consistency
4. Mood
5. Tissue healing
6. Sleep patterns.

What can you do at home?
1. Drink a large glass of water, when you wake up, at each meal, mid morning and mid afternoon.
2. Warm baths, showers and or heating pads (with care) for chronic conditions.
3. Light to moderate exercise 20- 30 minutes each day if possible. (Stationary bike or indoor pool work well on rainy days)
4. Eat healthily and well, don’t skip meals.
5. Supplement with Vitamins as needed and recommended by your physician.
6. Practice relaxation and/or meditation techniques to reduce stress.
7. Get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night.
8. Take medications as prescribed.
9. And when the sun comes out again, get 15 minutes exposure per day - not even kidding 😊 (with your dermatologist’s permission, of course). Try it and see how you feel!

Come to Physical Therapy for a check up, review of your exercises and/or a reevaluation if it’s been awhile! Call us for a 15 min free consultation if you want to know how we can help.

References available upon request.

11/06/2022

Opening Week this week beginning November 10.
Tickets for weekend shows available https://keysjazzbistro.com
Many thanks to Andy Gilbert for a great article in Datebook SF Chronicle.

10/26/2022

If you have foot, knee, hip or back pain, come by our clinic tomorrow between 5and 7pm. The Foot Fairies will be there to take a look at your feet and shoes to see if they might be contributing to the problem. It’s free- so drop in, and say Hi. We have treats for kids 😊

10/22/2022

Let us to take a quick look at your feet and shoes. Get ready for Halloween Trick or Treating and Holiday Weight Walk Off by popping in to our Open House during the Glen Park Community Shopping Event this Thursday October 27th, 5-7pm. We’ll take a look at your foot alignment and shoes and let you know if your shoes are doing what you want them to do. Feel free to ask us questions ! We look forward to meeting you.

You can be Mask Free on our lovely patio but because we are a Healthcare facility, Masks are required indoors. We are happy to provide masks if you forget. Doors and windows will be open. So be sure to wear layers to stay warm. Happy Halloween!!

09/09/2022

We are so fortunate to have such a supremely talented, kind and diligent physical therapist working with us. In this month's Member Spotlight,
Of the ACOEM, Maral Hassanshahi discusses the
important intersection of
performing arts with occupational
medicine and lends insight into
fostering communication between
OEM providers and Occupational
Therapists!

09/08/2022

Happy World Physical Therapy Day 2022!🎉