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Archive for the ‘Therapeutic Modalities’ Category
« Previous PageDo 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 […]
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 Common Overuse Injuries That Increase In The Spring
on Thursday, April 11, 2019When it comes to injuries, they usually fall into two categories; acute injuries or overuse injuries. If you want a full definition of each you can read our article on Acute vs. Overuse Injuries. But for the purpose of this article, in a nutshell, acute injuries are caused by a single event and result in […]
3 Misconceptions About Physical Therapy
on Monday, April 1, 2019The path to physical therapy differs from patient to patient. Some are referrals from a doctor. Some are referrals from friends or family. The type of referral that comes up the least is the direct path. This is partially due to some common misconceptions about physical therapy. Today we are going to try and […]
The “No Pain” Rule for Physical Therapy in Portland
on Thursday, March 28, 2019Who remembers the infamous “No Pain, No Gain” exercise motto that came into prominence in the early ‘80s? When Jane Fonda used it in her exercise videos, the motto was meant to remind viewers that greater physical rewards would come from enduring more pain. The motto itself generated myths and misperceptions about physical therapy […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Do You Have Tennis Elbow? 3 Common Symptoms of Tennis Elbow
on Thursday, April 26, 2018For active folks who engage in recreational sports, injuries like tennis elbow are relatively common. Tennis elbow refers to a specific pain where your forearm meets your elbow. Tennis elbow affects muscles and tendons in your forearm usually as a result of repetitive motion. Sports injuries alone only account for a percentage of cases of […]
