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on Thursday, October 17, 2019A patient looking forward to physical therapy is not something you expect to hear. Even if you have never had physical therapy, you may have heard the concerns of others over the amount of time and the pain involved. Within the last few months, we have received several 5-star reviews from patients who have commented […]
Is Direct Access to a Physical Therapist Faster than a Physician Referral?
on Thursday, October 10, 2019At Renew Physical Therapy, we are collaborators and there are cases when we contact your doctor to get the full picture. As collaborators, we also know that no two recoveries are the same. We are frequently involved in a multidisciplinary approach with several pain management clinics in Portland who concurrently use other forms of conservative […]
Tips From A Physical Therapist To Battle Cold Weather Pain
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 […]
Physical Therapy Tips For Patients
on Thursday, September 19, 2019At Renew Physical Therapy, our philosophy for eliminating pain includes improving joint function through mobilization techniques, behavioral modification strategies, and patient education. 3 Tips For Success In Physical Therapy We believe that patient education is just as important as mobilization techniques and behavioral modification strategies. Patient participation is key to a successful treatment plan. Here […]
What is the Definition of Pain?
on Thursday, September 12, 2019They say art is subjective and for many individuals they define art as, “I know it when I see it.” Pain is similar; you know it when you feel it. Pain can be tough to define because it comes in so many forms. Pain can be sharp or dull, stabbing or throbbing, acute or chronic. […]
Short and Long-Term Benefits To Physical Therapy After A Car Accident
on Thursday, September 5, 2019Car accidents are no picnic. Unfortunately, sometimes the aftermath is worse than the initial incident. There is still insurance and possible injuries and repairs to contend with. Even if we can’t agree on the cause of accidents, we can all agree that the health and recovery of all involved is the priority. Most likely, urgent […]
Physical Therapy Vocabulary For Headaches And Dizziness
on Sunday, September 1, 2019A Dictionary for Headaches and Dizziness Headaches are like art. You know it when you see it—or in this case, you know it when you feel it. Most of us are familiar with headache symptoms; throbbing, pulsating pressure, and sometimes sharp pain. In worse cases, you can feel vertigo and dizziness. While we have all […]
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 […]
Physical Therapy vs Drugs or Surgery
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 […]
