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How Physical Therapy Treats Injuries 

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, August 13, 2020

Renew Physical Therapy Offers Personalized Treatments For Portland Patients  Portland locals can rely on the team at Renew Physical Therapy for all their physical therapy needs. We prioritize offering professional physical therapy services that are pain-free and treat each of our patients’ individual needs. Our clinic philosophy centers on offering professionalpain-free physical therapy. We believe in finding ways to help our patients without […]

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 […]

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 […]

How Does the Musculoskeletal System Work?

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, June 20, 2019

  Just 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?

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 […]

What is the Difference Between Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Care?

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

There 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

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, February 14, 2019

For 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 […]

5 Tips for Relief and Recovery from Low Back Pain

Posted by Renew Physical Therapy Portland on Thursday, December 13, 2018

According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), lower back pain is the most common work-related disability. It is estimated that at least 80% of Americans will experience lower back pain in their lifetime. WHAT CAUSES LOWER BACK PAIN? Many of the issues related to back pain can be attributed to age, […]