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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 […]
How Does the Musculoskeletal System Work?
on Thursday, June 20, 2019Just Muscles Plus Bones. Right? The musculoskeletal system is more than just a combination of two separate systems. In fact, when it comes to physical therapy it is hard to see it as two separate systems at all. A physical therapist is trained to understand how your body moves and, as you can imagine, […]
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 […]
Direct Access to Physical Therapy in Portland, Oregon
on Saturday, June 1, 2019What is Direct Access? Direct access refers to the ability of patients to seek attention from a medical specialist like a physical therapist without needing a referral from their primary care physician. Can a Physical Therapist Diagnose? Yes, physical therapists are doctors and have the formal education and clinical training to diagnose, treat, and […]
Do You Need A Doctor’s Referral To See A Physical Therapist?
on Thursday, May 16, 2019In Oregon, we are fortunate to have “Direct Access” to physical therapists. In fact, as of 2015 all 50 states now have direct access to physical therapy. This means that you can legally see them directly, without a referral. However, some insurance companies still require a referral in order to have physical therapy services paid […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
