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Back in Motion Physical Therapy L.A.

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Back in Motion Physical Therapy L.A.

We help people 30 + get Back in Motion and achieve optimal function and mobility. Is debilitating pain keeping you from your favorite activities?

11/01/2023

Happy Halloween 🎃🍁👻🦇

09/24/2023

Thank you friends and family for all of your love and support. We are going to need it 🩵 baby boy Zeller coming later this winter 2024 🤍

05/09/2023

❤️10 Months Postpartum. Think I’ve earned my rosé all day🥂
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WOD
1. ORDER DRINK
Engage abs and order sparkling rosé.⁣
2. DRINK
Use biceps and bring drink to mouth; drink
⁣Repeat for 5 rounds
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11/12/2022

🤍HAPPY SATURDAY❤️⁣
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10/30/2022

❤️PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION❤️⁣
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•Even if you don’t have time to dye your hair⁣
•Even if you are breastfeeding and can’t get Botox⁣
•Even if you sleep in the form of naps and question if you will ever not be sleep deprived again⁣
•Even if you can’t make your favorite spin class with ⁣
•Even if you are still wearing pregnant clothes which now are ripped and have spit up on them⁣
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YOU can still put in the work and make progress!⁣
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All you have to do is try a little bit each day. Don’t focus on the outcome just show up for yourself and you will always make progress. If you need help, reach out.⁣
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🙏🏻DM for PT questions/consulting, telehealth physical therapy, injury treatment, prevention or performance enhancement. Always consult a professional before trying to diagnose and treat your own injuries. ⁣
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09/24/2022

😭LACK OF SLEEP GETTING YOU DOWN?⁣
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ME TOO!! I never thought a being who weighs only 12 lbs could be such an energy expenditure! I’m excited to share the plan I’ve been creating for postpartum recovery soon. It’s not easy to stay motivated some days when I’m getting so little sleep, but I have the goal of staying fit in the forefront of my mind because there are so many things I can’t wait to do with my daughter. ⁣
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My fitness motivation always used to be centered around what I looked like and while I still have a desire to look good, my motivation stems now from a functional standpoint. I want to live a long healthy life free of pain so that I can enjoy things with my daughter. She needs me! That’s the best motivation of all. I’ve been consistent with workouts and have slowly started to hone in on the diet. Only 15 lbs left to go and I’m only 2 1/2 months postpartum…I’d say that’s pretty good! ⁣
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🙏🏻DM for PT questions/consulting, telehealth physical therapy, injury treatment, prevention or performance enhancement. Always consult a professional before trying to diagnose and treat your own injuries. ⁣
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09/07/2022

🤰🏻BEACH DAY ❤️💫⁣
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Heading into the 2 month mark and finally starting to feel like myself again. I’ve been consistently doing some exercise, while that looks very different than what it used to, I’m healthy and pain free, so that’s an accomplishment in my opinion, considering what my body went through only 8 weeks ago. ⁣
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I still have 20 lbs to lose but feel like I’m on the right track. I have been safely and strategically working out to build strength where I need it and avoid pain that I’ve experienced as a new mom. It’s crazy the new sensations you get after manipulating your body all day carrying an infant and breastfeeding etc. I look forward to sharing my exercise journey. It’s a rehabilitative process more than it’s about losing weight. ⁣
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An example of my daily routine now⁣
▪️Walk a mile⁣
▪️3 sets of weighted step back lunges or Bulgarian split squats (35 # barbell)⁣
▪️3 sets of 10 push-ups on an inclined bench⁣
▪️3 x 10 squats with 20 # ⁣
▪️5 lb weighted bent over Ts, externally rotated, neutral, and internally rotated, 3 sets of 10⁣
▪️20 # bent over row with single arm, 3 x 10⁣
▪️ 4 min Tabata on the assault bike⁣
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After the walk this takes me around 30 minutes. I walk with baby in stroller where she falls asleep, and then carry the carrier part of stroller out back to finish my workout. Sound machine and some carrier swings during my rest periods are essential 😎⁣
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🙏🏻DM for PT questions/consulting, telehealth physical therapy, injury treatment, prevention or performance enhancement. Always consult a professional before trying to diagnose and treat your own injuries. ⁣
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08/08/2022

🤰🏻FIRST POSTPARTUM WORKOUT ❤️💫⁣
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Last post I talked about waking up every two hours due to pregnancy and now I’m waking up every two hours to breast feed! Guess the lack of sleep in pregnancy does prepare you for the next chapter. ⁣
The good news is that I was cleared to begin working out lightly after 4 weeks post baby. Not only did I gain double the recommended 25lbs but I’ve also just been completely homebound with walking as my only form of exercise for over 6 weeks now. Anyhow, excited to workout but also trying to manage my expectations as well as maintain my physical safety and well being. Here is the beginning of my home workout, postpartum rehab routine.⁣
▪️Walk a mile⁣
▪️3 sets of 10 body weight step back lunges ⁣
▪️3 planks inclined with 10 alternating shoulder taps⁣
▪️5 x 10 squats, body weight⁣
▪️5 lb weighted bent over Ts, externally rotated, neutral, and internally rotated, 3 sets of 10⁣
▪️5 lb seated shoulder press 3 x 10⁣
▪️ 1 set modified burpee, squat to stand, walk back to plank and repeat 10 x ⁣
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This took me around 20 minutes to complete. I used the walk as my warm up and tried to test out some basic body weight movements and add small weights where I could. Weakened core muscles from pregnancy and increased relaxin hormone made my joints more flexible and potentially unstable. It’s important that I really ease back in and not over do it too soon. This workout sounds pretty simple but actually made me really sore…in the right places! 25 lbs down just from breastfeeding and walking…now 25lb more to go! ⁣
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🙏🏻DM for PT questions/consulting, telehealth physical therapy, injury treatment, prevention or performance enhancement. Always consult a professional before trying to diagnose and treat your own injuries. ⁣
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05/12/2022

❌DO YOU HAVE HIP PAIN WHEN SLEEPING⁉️⁣
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I DO! Currently I’m waking up every two hours because of hip pain and frequent bathroom trips. The peeing is normal, but there are things you can do to reduce the pain.⁣
TRUE: When you gain weight you have more stress on your joints. The relaxin (a hormone produced during pregnancy) also makes your ligaments more flexible which can cause shifts in your body, creating pressure in new places, resulting in pain. ⁣
FALSE: There’s nothing you can do about it. ⁣
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Being a Doctor of Physical Therapy has really helped me to self assess and treat my ailments, and I’d like to share some things you can try.⁣
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1. Try not to gain too much weight. This is the most challenging. It’s not all about diet, so remember you just have to reduce excess calories. So if you need to have the extra 5 cookies like I did yesterday than just try to put in some extra miles walking or folding laundry, or whatever keeps you on your feet a few minutes longer. ⁣
2. Exercise! Obviously this will vary from person to person, but remember exercise doesn’t have to be anything crazy, it just means you have to move in a way that feels like exercise you you! ⁣
3. The extra weight, combined with the forced side sleeping can cause trochanteric bursitis (inflammation of the bursa around the hip joint), which is what I have. Easy foam rolling of the quads and IT band may help to release tension. Try to squeeze your butt when walking to limit excessive movement at your hip joint. Stand up every 20 minutes throughout the day. Ice your hips for ten minutes before bed. You can try the noodle pillow thing, (hasn’t worked for me), or you can use two pillows and lie wedged between them, keeping your actual hip bone from being smashed into the bed all night. ⁣
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05/10/2022

❤️THREE GENERATIONS 💫🤍⁣
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Celebrating life. Another day we get to enjoy the healthy life we have created for ourselves. ⁣
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🙏🏻DM for PT questions/consulting, telehealth physical therapy, injury treatment, prevention or performance enhancement. Always consult a professional before trying to diagnose and treat your own injuries. ⁣
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04/03/2022

🤰🏻 HOW IT’S GOING 💫🤍⁣
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Crazy to see this before and after. The metamorphosis of my body has been such a trip. I feel like a science experiment daily. Embracing my growing form is not something that came naturally, but I have really started to appreciate the female body more than ever before. I’m quite certain that growing a human is probably the coolest thing I’ve ever done and will ever do. ⁣
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🙏🏻DM for PT questions or if you want to get into my zoom classes. I’m teaching a modified Pilates and weight training zoom class and continuing with telehealth and in person physical therapy. Always consult a professional before trying to diagnose and treat your own injuries. ⁣
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03/07/2022

❤️ IT’S A GIRL 💫🤍⁣
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Shoutout to all the healthy women making pregnancy workouts look cute! I’ve tried to take pictures and videos for exercise inspiration but honestly it wouldn’t have been very motivating. The first three months were quite a struggle emotionally and physically and my workouts totally took a hit. The second trimester has definitely been better and I’ve been able to regain some strength, and workout, creating my new normal! I’m finally starting to feel better and embrace my growing body. ⁣
Anyhow, I may share some pics and videos as things progress, but for now just sharing what’s happening in my life. I’m still working as a PT and continuing to do my zoom strength and mobility classes. 💫❤️Just stay moving! ⁣
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🙏🏻DM for PT questions or if you want to get into my zoom classes. Always consult a professional before trying to diagnose and treat your own injuries. ⁣
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1831 WILSHIRE Boulevard STE E
Santa Monica, CA
90403

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm

Telephone

+14243549633

Website

https://annenbergbeachhouse.com/visit-us/getting-here-and-parking.aspx

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Janet Ruiz PT, DPT

With over ten years experience in the fitness industry and a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Janet has dedicated herself to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle through building strength, body awareness, and injury prevention. Janet specializes in manual therapy, strength training, Pilates, and injury treatment and prevention. She uses an eclectic treatment approach that empowers patients to achieve their goals.