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on Thursday, August 1, 2019While surgery and prescription drugs can be the best course of treatment for certain diagnoses, there is increasing evidence to support conservative treatment—like physical therapy—as an alternative, which has been found to be equally effective (and cheaper) for many conditions. Below are some reasons why you should consider physical therapy as an alternative to surgery […]
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 […]
Pain-Free Physical Therapy in SE Portland
on Thursday, June 27, 2019Our Pain-Free Physical Therapy Philosophy There is a stigma that physical therapy includes pain. In fact, some feel it is encouraged as part of the recovery process, i.e., the pain tells you that it is working. At Renew Physical Therapy, located in SE Portland, we have a no pain rule for physical therapy. Our […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is the Difference Between Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Care?
on Thursday, April 18, 2019There are over 67 million web pages trying to answer the question, “What is the difference between Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Care?” Most of these pages have long lists comparing philosophy, education, treatment techniques, certification, etc. We will touch on some of those as well, but as a layperson, you may want to know in […]
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 […]
