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Physical Therapy vs Drugs or Surgery

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, August 1, 2019

While 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

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, July 25, 2019

  Back 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

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, July 18, 2019

Physical 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

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, July 11, 2019

If 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

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, June 27, 2019

  Our 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 […]

Renew Physical Therapy in SE Portland

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, June 13, 2019

Southeast Division Street is a popular route which begins at the edge of the eastern waterfront of the Willamette River, stretches through the heart of Southeast Portland, and extends east into Gresham. Centrally located on this length of Division, at SE 110th Avenue & SE Division, you will find Renew Physical Therapy. Many physical therapists […]

Is Physical Therapy Just Exercises and Stretching?

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, June 6, 2019

The 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

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Saturday, June 1, 2019

  What 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?

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, May 16, 2019

In 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

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, May 9, 2019

For 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 […]

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