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Physical Therapy Doesn’t Have To Hurt
on Thursday, January 9, 2020Seek Professional Physical Therapy In East Portland At Renew Physical Therapy Renew Physical Therapy is an independently owned manual physical therapy clinic in East Portland. We offer a wide range of physical therapy treatments to treat work or auto-related injury, chronic pain, sports injury, as well as pain associated with specific parts of the […]
What Is The Difference Between A Functional Diagnosis And A Medical Diagnosis?
on Monday, January 6, 2020Did You Know Physical Therapists Are Doctors, Too? When physical therapy originally became recognized as a profession, one required a bachelor’s degree to practice. In the 1990s, programs transitioned to a Master of Science degree, and now in the 21st century, the profession has advanced to the doctoral level. This level of education allows […]
3 Cold Weather Tips For Chronic Pain
on Sunday, December 1, 2019Does Cold Weather Have An Effect On Chronic Pain? Science is unclear why chronic pain can flare-up during colder weather, but the correlation has been well-documented. Some suggest it may not even be directly related to temperature, but other winter factors may be the cause like barometric pressure and humidity. While science debates the cause, […]
Help Prevent Foot And Ankle Pain
on Thursday, November 21, 2019Foot and Ankle Pain can derive in a number of ways, but the three primary causes of foot and ankle pain are accidents from regular activity, overuse accumulated wear and tear from sports, and improper footwear. With that in mind, here’s what you can do to avoid foot and ankle pain. Regular Activity and Sports […]
Adding Up The Costs Of Physical Therapy Alternatives
on Thursday, November 7, 2019Physical Therapy Can Have Similar Outcomes As Surgery Academic research in medicine continues to suggest that, in some cases, physical therapy can be just as effective as surgery. As early as 2013, a New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) study found patients with a meniscal tear and knee osteoarthritis who opted for physical therapy had […]
Questions To Ask Yourself Before Quitting Physical Therapy
on Thursday, October 24, 2019Looking forward to your recovery is something physical therapy doctors and patients share. Progress is welcomed when you can see it, feel it, and especially when it comes sooner than expected. For some when there is uncertainty, there may be less motivation to continue with physical therapy. Of course, we are going to recommend sticking […]
Physical Therapy In Portland You Look Forward To.
on Thursday, October 17, 2019A patient looking forward to physical therapy is not something you expect to hear. Even if you have never had physical therapy, you may have heard the concerns of others over the amount of time and the pain involved. Within the last few months, we have received several 5-star reviews from patients who have commented […]
Is Direct Access to a Physical Therapist Faster than a Physician Referral?
on Thursday, October 10, 2019At Renew Physical Therapy, we are collaborators and there are cases when we contact your doctor to get the full picture. As collaborators, we also know that no two recoveries are the same. We are frequently involved in a multidisciplinary approach with several pain management clinics in Portland who concurrently use other forms of conservative […]
Tips From A Physical Therapist To Battle Cold Weather Pain
on Thursday, September 26, 2019We’ve all heard the age-old notion from those who claim they can feel rain coming based on the pain in their joints or based on changes toward cooler temperatures. While research is still lacking on the validity of these claims, what we do know is that during the cooler months, we do risk neglecting some […]
Physical Therapy Tips For Patients
on Thursday, September 19, 2019At Renew Physical Therapy, our philosophy for eliminating pain includes improving joint function through mobilization techniques, behavioral modification strategies, and patient education. 3 Tips For Success In Physical Therapy We believe that patient education is just as important as mobilization techniques and behavioral modification strategies. Patient participation is key to a successful treatment plan. Here […]
