Physical Therapy Malibu, CA

Are you seeking skilled physical therapy near Malibu, CA? Chaux Professional Physical Therapy provides high quality care to meet all of your needs. Dr. Chaux focuses her skills and knowledge on a combination of postural stress and strain. During the first visit, she will perform a movement analysis combined with manual therapy techniques. After her evaluation, she will design a treatment plan tailored for each patient’s specific physical needs.

Malibu Physical Therapy Expert Dr. Alexandra Chaux

Chaux Physical Therapy Services Near Malibu, CA

From the minute that you walk through the doors at Chaux Physical Therapy near Malibu, CA, you will automatically feel like you have entered a professional clinic that can meet all of your particular physical therapy needs and requirements.

Dr. Chaux takes great pride in working closely with her patients to help them regain their strength and mobility by repairing damaged tissue and restoring the body’s function.

Everyone’s physical needs are different, so Dr. Chaux will take the time to learn your particular problems and goals so she can focus on attaining treatment solutions.

As a skilled physical therapist near Malibu, CA, Dr. Chaux focuses on three techniques with great success.

Terapia Manual

Manual therapy is divided into three steps with one long term goal: to help the patient regain their strength and mobility. The first step is to address the body’s natural inflammatory reaction and then the next step is to target repairing the injury.

The final step of the treatment plant involves a remodeling phase that helps to ensure long term results. Using hands-on manual techniques, Dr. Chaux eases inflammation to control pain and discomfort.

The body’s range of motion gradually improves as you undergo all three steps. The body’s soft tissue repairs itself and healing starts. With continued treatment your myofascial restrictions start to ease, and movement improves.

Manual Therapy Physical Therapy Malibu, CA
Therapeutic Exercise Physical Therapy Malibu, CA

Ejercicio Terapéutico.

In some circumstances, Dr. Chaux focuses on a series of therapeutic exercises to improve flexibility and help her patient regain their range of motion. This process reduces pain, improves mobility, and assists with balance. Patients also report enjoying an improved feeling of physical well-being.

The three phases for therapeutic exercise are:

  • » Inflammation phase
  • » Proliferative phase
  • » Repair/remodeling phase

Reeducacion Neuromuscular

Neuromuscular re-education involves your brain, muscles, and nerves. The process focuses on helping the patient’s body re-learn how to function in unison - similar to a well-oiled machine. The brain’s job is to send messages to the muscles to encourage movement. Patients regain their strength, relearn to walk with ease (even on uneven surfaces) and attain greater levels of balance. The entire process retrains the brain which then functions by retraining the body’s muscles to gain full body benefits.

 Neuromuscular Re-Education Physical Therapy Malibu, CA

Dr. Chaux's Physical Therapy Services Near Malibu, CA

Dr. Chaux offers a full range of physical therapy services near Malibu, CA, to meet her patient’s many needs.

» Postpartum Recovery

Having a baby takes a lot out of a woman physically and can cause a bevy of physical problems. Many women experience organ prolapse, incontinence, diastasis recti, and lower back pain. Physical therapy using conservative treatment can halt symptom progression and bring much-needed relief which ultimately improves quality of life substantially. Dr. Chaux uses her skills to help a woman recover their pelvic and core muscles through the use of Hypopressive Methods that were first introduced by Dr. Marcel Caufriez.

In addition, Dr. Chaux provides mothers with proven methods for carrying their babies and performing daily activities. Using the correct form and posture helps the mother regain her pre-pregnancy state and brings relief from discomfort.

» Breast Cancer Therapy

Breast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Each year, approximately 250,000 women and 2,300 men will face the diagnosis. Treatments often lead to problems such as:

  • » Fatigue
  • » Balance problems
  • » Joint stiffness
  • » Walking problems
  • » Weakness
  • » Numbness of the extremities
  • » Mood changes
  • » Swelling in the legs, arms, face, and trunk

Physical therapy has been told to gradually increase the patient’s endurance, improve mood, ease fatigue, and build physical strength. With the assistance of physical therapy, a cancer sufferer is better able to recover from surgery and make it through treatments. Incisions can also improve which lessens scarring and adhesions by improving circulation. Pain and inflammation are also lessened through frequent physical therapy.

Without a doubt, the side effects of cancer medications, chemotherapy and radiotherapy take their toll on a patient physically and mentally. However, Dr. Chaux can provide much-needed assistance by improving flexibility so the patient heals quicker and can maintain a form of independence.

People coping with stress are under horrific levels of stress and also experience severe bouts of depression. Using breathing exercises and manual techniques can make stress more manageable and ease anxiety so that depression improves.

» Post Abdominal Surgeries

Abdominal surgery causes a variety of issues that impact life such as pain and difficulty staying upright as the scars heal and start to tighten. Physical therapy can make the scar more malleable to bring physical relief and improve posture.

An example of a common abdominal surgery is the cesarean which can create a severe and uncomfortable scar. At this time, there are 1.3 million women undergoing c-sections annually and many experiencing the following after the abdominal surgery:

  • » Persistently painful scar
  • » Pressure in the lower abdominal region
  • » Painful bowel movements
  • » Chronic lower back pain
  • » Discomfort when lying down.
  • » Premenstrual pain

Physical therapy with Dr. Chaux can help ease the discomfort by reducing symptoms. The following therapy methods are often beneficial:

  • » Myofascial Release
  • » Visceral Mobilization
  • » Gentle Stretches to the Scar Area
  • » Global Postural Reeducation
  • » Trigger Point Release

With scar therapy you can expect improved tolerance from lower abdominal muscle pressure, decreased premenstrual pain, and improved scar mobility.

» Assisted Stretching

Assisted stretching (global body stretching) eases physical tension. A tense person is more prone towards sustaining a physical injury. The fascia system covers the muscles of the body and connects everything together in unison. Sometimes, if you have pain in your back then you might actually feel the discomfort in your leg. This is due to the fascia and can be very misleading because patients might not know what is causing their discomfort. However, Dr. Chaux focuses on the treatment of the entire fascia system to gain the following benefits:

  • » Great joint mobility.
  • » Better posture.
  • » Reduction in muscle stiffness.
  • » Ease stress and anxiety.
  • » Improve balance.
  • » Decrease the feeling of numbness in the legs or arms.
  • » Soothe body fatigue.
  • » Improve circulation.

» Pain Management

Pain sucks the enjoyment out of life. People who endure chronic pain don’t feel like doing much and they often sink into a deep depression. Physicians often prescribe narcotic pain medications to bring comfort, but they can lead to serious side effects, addictions, and death.

Physical therapy to ease pain focus on a combination of therapeutic exercise, breathing techniques, manual therapy, fitness, and patient education.

» Improving Balance and Preventing Falls

Your sense of balance enables you to remain in an upright position, so you don’t fall over. You can handle obstacles such as uneven surfaces. However, if your body’s sense of balance becomes curtailed then you will have a difficult time with mobility. Balance is controlled by the body’s vestibular system. The vestibular system is made up of visual, auditory, and proprioceptive systems which all work in unison. When something goes wrong with one of the parts of the system then balance is impacted.

Elderly individuals over 65 often suffer from frequent falls which are the main cause of injuries and death. As many as one out of three seniors will fall every year. Physical therapy can throw a roadblock on the body’s decline which leads to falls. Exercises that focus on gait, balance, function, and strength all help prevent falls.

» Yoga Therapy

Yoga has been used for centuries as a naturopathic treatment option. Dr. Chaux teaches her patients to use gentle yoga poses to ease their movement restrictions and reduce discomfort. She helps the patient learn how to listen to their body. Dr. Chaux will develop an at-home yoga program to fit her patient’s needs.

» Post Covid Recovery

Many who have contracted COVID-19 experience ongoing pain, mobility issues, insomnia, joint stiffness, pain, and shortness of breath. Dr Chaux relies on your experience and knowledge of the respiratory system to help COVID survivors recover and get back to their normal state.

» Physical Therapy for Seniors

Seniors face many physical problems. However, physical therapy eases pain and improves mobility by focusing on flexibility, balance, endurance, and strength.

Return to your Life Goals with the Experienced and Knowledgeable Physical Therapist Near Malibu, CA

Yes, you can return to life and still attain your goals. Dr. Chaux is an experienced and knowledgeable physical therapist near Malibu, CA who is committed to helping you reach your goals.

FAQ: Physical Therapy

» What is a Physical Therapist?

The state of California issues a license to show that any physical therapist has completed specialized training in all therapy methods that focus on the body’s musculoskeletal injuries Most physical therapists also focus on massage therapy, post-operative rehabilitation, and sports injuries.

» What are your hours of operation?

  • Lunes a Viernes
  • 8AM - 5PM

» How long does a visit last?

A typical first time visit will last 45 to 60 minutes. Follow up visits can vary depending on the therapy program that Dr. Chaux sets up for each patient.

» How should I dress?

Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes.

» What will happen on my first visit?

Dr. Chaux will meet with you to evaluate your problem so she can lay out a physical therapy treatment plan to meet your body’s needs.

» How do I make an appointment?

Please call (805) 203-9940

You can also email us for more information: alexandra@chauxpt.com

When seeking physical therapy near Malibu, CA., be sure to schedule an appointment with Dr. Chaux to learn now she can meet your body goals. Please call today.

Physical Therapy Near Me in Malibu, CA

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