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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 […]
3 Quick Physical Therapy Recommendations For Everyday Activities
on Thursday, August 22, 2019The three most common reasons people see a physical therapist are for back pain, chronic pain, and post-surgery rehabilitation. However, A physical therapist is always thinking about body mechanics and the musculoskeletal system—even for everyday activities. If you sit, sleep or walk, this post is for you. How Long Do You Sit? The one most […]
Top 3 Reasons People Get Physical Therapy
on Thursday, August 8, 2019Top 3 Reasons to Get Physical Therapy With direct access to physical therapy, many of us now have the ability to see a PT without a prescription or referral, but how do you know when to see a physical therapist? While physical therapy is often recommended for pre-operative and post-operative treatment, these are not the […]
How Renew Physical Therapy Stays Ahead of the Curve
on Thursday, July 25, 2019Back in 2016, WebMD published an article, New Trends in Physical Therapy, which cited new trends that would soon be adopted by physical therapy clinics. When Renew Physical Therapy opened its doors in 2015, many of these “trends” were considered the standard practice. Three of these trends are part of what makes Renew Physical […]
You May Not Need Surgery Or Drugs For Chronic Back Pain Treatment
on Thursday, July 18, 2019Physical Therapy is One of the Best Choices for Treating Chronic Pain We should start, however, by acknowledging that physical therapy is not always the answer in completely eliminating one’s physical pain, especially in cases of chronic pain that has been present for many years, but we believe we can assist most individuals in achieving […]
5 Workplace Tips From A Physical Therapist
on Thursday, July 11, 2019If you watch TV, you may think the most dangerous jobs for work-related injuries may be on a boat catching crabs or in the woods cutting down trees. But, for the rest of us, injuries can begin with just bad posture while sitting at our desk inside our own cubicles. Here are five tips from […]
Is Physical Therapy Just Exercises and Stretching?
on Thursday, June 6, 2019The short answer is no. Physical therapy is much more than exercises, heating pads, and stretching. Physical therapy is focused on the recovery of movement and overall wellness. There is a lot that goes on before any exercise or stretching takes place. First, We Evaluate and Diagnose The success for recovery is proportional to the […]
Portland Resources for Back and Neck Pain
on Thursday, May 9, 2019For Portland residents suffering from neck and/or back pain, these painful symptoms can be a result of a number of factors, including but not limited to issues as simple as sitting for an uncomfortably extended period of time, or as straightforward as an injury such as an auto accident, fall, or overexertion. It’s certainly not […]
Physical Therapy Services in Southeast Portland
on Thursday, April 25, 2019Portland is no different than any other city or town when it comes to needing physical therapy. Pain relief and stiffness from Auto and Work-Related Injuries, Chronic Pain, Elbow Pain, Foot and Ankle Pain, Headaches and Dizziness, Hip and Knee Pain, Neck and Back Pain, Pre/Post-Operative Rehabilitation, or Shoulder Pain. Renew Physical Therapy, located on […]
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 […]

