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Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain in Portland
on Thursday, July 26, 2018Portland is an active and growing community. With the rising population, we are seeing more accidents due to sports injuries. Also, with more drivers on the road, there is a greater risk for injuries due to car accidents. Both types are incidents that can impact any number of Portland residents at any age. Whether you’ve […]
The Benefits of Using IASTM Treatment in Physical Therapy
on Thursday, July 19, 2018What is IASTM? IASTM is a short acronym for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. When used properly a patient can benefit from improved range of motion, mobility, flexibility, and increased circulation of blood flow to tissues. How Does IASTM Work? The short answer is it can help with myofascial release and the reduction of scar […]
Using Foam Rollers for Physical Therapy
on Thursday, July 12, 2018Foam Rollers for Physical Therapy Foam rollers can help target specific muscles and tissues during physical therapy. Foam rollers specifically are used to release tension and tightness in many of the most commonly injured muscle groups. Unfortunately, tightness is often exacerbated by, or else a direct result of, the positions people often find themselves in […]
Why You Should Choose Renew Physical Therapy for Pain and Injury Rehabilitation
on Thursday, July 5, 2018Renew Physical Therapy provides top-quality, affordable, and individualized manual therapy care in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Our facility features three private treatment rooms and an open gym area to treat all of our patients’ needs. All of our detailed treatment plans are one-on-one, hands-on, pain-free, and focused on the root cause of each patient’s […]
7 Benefits You Didn’t Know About Physical Therapy
on Sunday, July 1, 2018Physical therapy can treat numerous types of physical maladies, but it’s likely if you’ve never been diagnosed with a condition treatable by physical therapy, you may not know just how comprehensive this modality can be. Here are seven ways you can benefit from physical therapy. 7 BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY 1. Physical Therapy Can Improve […]
Save Money By Treating Lower Back Pain Early with Physical Therapy
on Friday, June 22, 2018A study by the American Physical Therapy Association established that injured individuals who “received physical therapy within the first 15 days of diagnosis incurred lower average treatment costs than those whose physical therapy began later, and those savings continued through the 12-month study period.” Furthermore, the study indicated that far fewer of those who underwent […]
One Easy Stretch to Help Prevent Back Pain
on Thursday, June 14, 2018There are many exercises and stretches that can help relieve back pain, but for novices looking for easy stretches to prevent certain aches and pains, here is one easy, beginner stretch to get started. This stretch is called the Standing Back Arch and is a great way to begin your exercise program, break up a […]
6 Rules to Exercising After a Sprain or Strain
on Thursday, June 7, 2018Getting back into the swing of things post-injury will take time and dedication, and often, physical therapy. For those whose injuries are minor enough to not require therapy, there are six critical rules for reintroducing your injured parts to an active lifestyle. 1. Talk to Your Primary Care Physician Before starting a post-injury activity, consult […]
Should I Use Ice or Heat for Pain?
on Friday, June 1, 2018Depending on the nature of your injury, you may wonder what treatment is more beneficial; ice or heat. While a combination of alternating ice and heat can be prescribed, there are a number of maladies that truly require one or the other. For instance, arthritis sufferers can often find relief with the application of a […]
Top 3 Causes of Muscle Cramps & How to Avoid Them
on Thursday, May 24, 2018When a muscle cramp occurs, you can often find relief in the moment by stretching the muscle gently, but to find a long-term solution to muscle cramps, you might need to examine more complex causes of your muscle cramps. Dehydration The reason dehydration causes cramping may be because fluid depletion causes nerve endings to become […]
