Dr. Peter Rumford, DPT, FFMT, FAAOMPT, OCS, CSCS

Author: Pete Rumford

Pete Rumford graduated from Westmont College with his B.S. in Kinesiology in 2006 and earned the degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of California San Francisco in 2011. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT), a Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT), an Orthopeadic Clinical Specialist (OCS), and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Pete teaches numerous courses for the Institute of Physical Art. He is the President and Clinic Directior of IPA Physio OC in Irvine, California.

28 Mar

The Secret Life of Shoes: How to Pick (and Keep) the Perfect Pair

At IPA Physio, we know that the right footwear plays a crucial role in movement, performance, and injury prevention. Many people overlook how shoes impact their body mechanics, often leading…

25 Feb

Decoding Pain: How to Understand and Turn Off Your Body’s Alarm System

Pain is your body’s alarm system. It’s not just there to annoy you; it’s a signal—a warning that something isn’t quite right. Just like a smoke detector alerts you to…

23 Oct

The Isometric Advantage

Most of the time when people strength train they are focused on how much weight they should lift and how many sets and repetitions they should perform. While this impacts…

23 Sep

Return to Play Guidelines – Muscle Strains

A muscle strain occurs when the muscle / tendon unit is overstretched or cannot tolerate the force output, and the muscle fibers get over-stretched or torn. Muscle strains are graded…

23 Jan

Training for Skiing and Snowboarding

If you are a skier or snowboarder, this is your season. Every year around Thanksgiving the stoke kicks in and you probably tell yourself, ‘I need to get in shape…

10 Jun

CoreFirst® Strategies – Access Your Strength

Most people don’t move in ways that maximize their strength and potential. The CoreFirst® Strategies are fundamental movement strategies that will help you move better and feel better!

10 Aug

TMJ Pain/Dysfunction

The Temporomandibular Joint, or TMJ, is the most used joint in the body. It is estimated that one uses the TMJ 1500-2000x/day. Did you know 50-75% of people will suffer from at least one symptom of TMJ dysfunction in their lifetime? These symptoms can include pain, clicking, and more.

23 Jul

Get Over Yourself

Spine stability allows for movement initiation from the arms and legs. The purpose of this post is not to detail movement mechanics, but rather to outline the basics of how one’s alignment affects load and force transfer through the spine.

25 Jun

What is Pain?

Is pain a good thing? Pain affects your entire being and exceeds far beyond the location that ‘hurts’. It is important to understand why you feel pain and what you can do to reduce pain.

10 Jun

Guide to Optimal Sitting Posture

The average American sits 10 hours per day. That’s too much. While it is my personal opinion that we should decrease our time spent sitting, attempting to avoid sitting altogether seems unreasonable. Instead, we need to focus on how we sit. I will outline strategies to optimize your sitting posture.

Author: Pete Rumford