On June 6th Fukuji & Lum held the First Annual WORC Open House at Kokokahi. The event was to celebrate our first year at the YWCA in Kaneohe. Invitees were doctors and nurse case managers whom F&L works with on a regular basis to address work related injuries.
Food was provided by Chris Okuhara of Miso and Ale, Urban Food Distributors.
The event allowed F&L to show off the beautiful grounds of Kokokahi and the diverse setting of the Windward Occupational Rehab Center. Attendees were able to get a taste of the functional emphasis of the clinic that specializes in work hardening, FCEs, and aquatic therapy.
Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. And to all those who attended, we hope you had a great time!
The Kaneohe Clinic has been a familiar sight as passersby have recognized the F&L sign on the corner of Kamehameha Hwy and Pua Inia Street for the past 16 years. Recently, the company had been looking into moving to a new location to better serve our patients and the community and was fortunate to find a space at the Kokokahi YWCA, just minutes away from the old clinic.
On June 30th, the new clinic opened it’s doors. It will provide the same therapy services as well as our W.O.R.C. and Aquatic programs, also located on the YWCA campus. We are extremely proud to call this clinic our “new home” as most of the renovations were done by the F&L staff. With many hands and hours put into the project, the staff worked hard to build a customized space that best fit the needs of our patients.
Come visit us Monday thru Friday, on the lower level of Atherton Hall at Kokokahi YWCA in Kaneohe.
Did you know that Arthritis affects 1 out of 5 families in Hawaii? That’s about 79,000 adults and over 1200 keiki who suffer from some form of Arthritis here in the islands. Many of us are familiar with one of the more common forms of Arthritis called Osteoarthritis (OA), found mostly in knees, hips and hands. The Arthritis Foundation defines OA as, ” the breakdown of cartilage (the part of a joint that cushions the ends of the bones and allows easy movement) and as it deteriorates, bones begin to rub against one another.”
Someone with OA may have difficulty making specific movements when using a joint as it can cause pain and stiffness. When OA starts to affect one’s daily activities, Physical Therapy can play a vital role in decreasing pain and improving movement. Patients with OA can be prescribed therapy to treat their arthritic symptoms. F&L offers various types of therapy programs for patients with Arthritis, but the Aquatic Therapy program is especially designed to provide patients a comfortable setting where they can perform exercises in the water, resulting in less stress on the joints. Click Aquatic Therapy program for more information.
Let’s get you back to doing the things you love and enjoy doing!
Myth #1: Arthritis is just minor aches and pains associated with getting older. Fact: Arthritis is actually a complex family of musculoskeletal disorders consisting of more than 100 different diseases or conditions that can affect people of all ages, races and genders.
Myth #2: Arthritis is not a serious health problem. Fact: Arthritis places a growing burden on the health care and economic systems in this country.
Myth #3: People with arthritis should avoid exercising. Fact: Exercise is a valuable tool in the fight against arthritis.
Fukuji & Lum PT Associates proudly opened it’s new Honolulu clinics at the Kuakini Physicians Tower and Plaza. F&L was a resident at the Pali Medical Center for the past 13 years. On Monday, March 31st we joined Breakthrough Rehab, Inc.in the Physicians Tower to continue our presence in the town area. On Tuesday, April 1st, we joined Dr. Kenneth Sunamoto in the Plaza to add a second location.
Our hours of operations will be:
Kuakini Physicians Tower #1101
Monday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Kuakini Medical Plaza #813
Tuesday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Many family members in Hawaii are now assuming the role of caregiver for their loved one. They are often burdened by the overwhelming responsibilities of care giving and many times forget about taking care of themselves.
Here at F&L, our therapists have seen an increasing number of patients being treated for injuries they obtained when caring for a loved one. We saw a need to equip our patients and their families with the tools needed to safely carry out the tasks involved in caregiving and decided to host a series of workshops.
In February, our Kailua therapists hosted their first workshop for caregivers and families on Caregiver Safety Tips on Feb. 15th and included training on the following:
1. Safe Mobility – ambulation (and with assistive devices)
2. Proper Techniques for Transfers (bed, bath, car, chair)
3. Fall prevention
Our workshop attendees were pleased with the knowledge gained, and were eager to begin utilizing their newly learned skills. We plan to continue our workshops on a quarterly basis, please stay tuned for more details.
The role of the caregiver has recently been in the media, with the recent Star Advertiser article regarding caregiver support legislation. Senate Bill 2264 serves to support and recognize the role of the caregiver.
It’s 6:00 am…the Kaneohe roosters are crowing, the sun still sleeping and it’s the perfect time for a workout. Your body is fully charged from a good night’s sleep and you can’t wait to get to W.O.R.C., not because you like to work but because you love W.O.R.C. (Windward Occupational Rehab Center) where every Thursday, a group of die hards meet before the crack of dawn to get in a WOD (Workout of the Day). It all started on New Year’s Eve of 2013 with a group of guys who wanted to get in one last workout before the end of the year. Since then, the group has evolved to whomever wants to show up at early in the morning and start the day with some good ‘ol sweat.
The format of the WOD changes every week. You never know what you’ll end up doing when you walk through the door. It’s not crossfit, but a blend of functional exercises that include TRX, kettlebells, sandbags, sleds, pulleys, medicine balls, etc. The workouts are usually high intensity interval training (HIIT) with some form of competition. We always include the competitive part which usually gives everyone a little more motivation to push themselves.
The WOD means something different for everyone but the intent isn’t to lose weight or build muscle. The intent is to find out something about yourself. How do you control your emotions when you’re pushing yourself physically? How do you feel when you compete against others and especially, yourself? How much gratification do you get when you accomplish something as a team?
If you want to be a part of the WORC WOD, all you have to do is show up – Tuesdays, 6:00 am . That’s the hardest part. Once you do, you’ll get to experience a great group of people who come together once a week and have a lot of fun.
