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3 Common Overuse Injuries That Increase In The Spring
on Thursday, April 11, 2019When it comes to injuries, they usually fall into two categories; acute injuries or overuse injuries. If you want a full definition of each you can read our article on Acute vs. Overuse Injuries. But for the purpose of this article, in a nutshell, acute injuries are caused by a single event and result in […]
3 Misconceptions About Physical Therapy
on Monday, April 1, 2019The path to physical therapy differs from patient to patient. Some are referrals from a doctor. Some are referrals from friends or family. The type of referral that comes up the least is the direct path. This is partially due to some common misconceptions about physical therapy. Today we are going to try and […]
The “No Pain” Rule for Physical Therapy in Portland
on Thursday, March 28, 2019Who remembers the infamous “No Pain, No Gain” exercise motto that came into prominence in the early ‘80s? When Jane Fonda used it in her exercise videos, the motto was meant to remind viewers that greater physical rewards would come from enduring more pain. The motto itself generated myths and misperceptions about physical therapy […]
Portland, Oregon is One of the Best Cities for Physical Therapy
on Thursday, March 14, 2019Best Place for Physical Therapy Every year the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) picks the best states to practice physical therapy. The ranking is based on multiple factors such as salary, quality of life, future job prospects, fewer regulatory restraints, and demographic characteristics (such as age and health of the state’s residents), and so on. […]
What Happens After Physical Therapy?
on Thursday, March 7, 2019Physical Therapy can be used to reduce or eliminate pain, avoid surgery, improve mobility, recover from stroke, recover from a sports injury, improve balance, strengthen muscles to prevent falls, and even manage pre-diabetes and age-related issues. A treatment does not end after you complete your program. Your physical therapist may suggest specific routines after the […]
5-Star Reviews for Renew Physical Therapy
on Friday, March 1, 2019At Renew Physical Therapy, our clinic philosophy is focused on the individual patient. Our physical therapy is one-on-one, hands-on, pain-free, and focused on the root cause of each patient’s symptoms. No two treatments are alike. We also have an emphasis on manual therapy. This means that rather than attempting to decrease pain by strengthening a […]
When and How Should I Address Chronic Back Pain Treatment?
on Thursday, February 21, 2019If you struggle with chronic back and neck pain, you’re not alone. Back pain and related symptoms are among the most common medical complaints. Chronic back pain, arguably defined as pain that has been present for longer than three months, is a serious, recurring condition that affects a person’s everyday life. Because there are so […]
3 Facts and 7 Benefits to Physical Therapy
on Thursday, February 14, 2019For many people, physical therapy is still a mysterious term and profession. Renew Physical Therapy, located in Southeast Portland, specifically focuses on treatments that are one-on-one, hands-on, pain-free, and focuses on the root cause of each patient’s symptoms. Below are 3 facts and 7 benefits to physical therapy from our two most popular posts from […]
Elbow Pain is More Common Than You Think
on Friday, February 1, 2019When it comes to injuries, back pain and knee pain usually top the list. Elbow pain, however, is a common injury as well. In fact, unlike other joints, we ask much more of the elbow than we realize. The anatomy we use the most is our hands and almost every time we use our hands […]
Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Near Portland
on Thursday, January 24, 2019Located in S.E. Portland on Division, Renew Physical Therapy offers post-operative physical therapy. Renew’s physical therapy team is well-educated and well-experienced in post-operative precautions, contraindications, and appropriate rehabilitation progressions toward a safe and timely return to normal function. Portland residents facing surgery or recuperating from recent surgery can rely on Renew Physical Therapy for their […]
