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How Physical Therapy Treats Injuries
on Thursday, August 13, 2020Renew 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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Tips for Relief and Recovery from Low Back Pain
on Thursday, December 13, 2018According 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, […]