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Next Page »Are You Walking Differently Without Realizing It? Signs Your Gait Is Off
on Thursday, October 9, 2025After surgery or an injury, most people are eager to get back on their feet. But what happens when you start walking again isn’t always what you expect. Without realizing it, you may develop compensatory walking patterns — subtle shifts in how you move that protect the injured area but create new problems over time. […]
Why Is My Surgical Site Suddenly Aching Again in the Cold?
on Thursday, October 2, 2025Recovering from surgery is rarely a straight line. Many patients notice that when fall weather cools down, the area around their surgical site or an old injury suddenly feels stiffer, tighter, or more achy. If you’ve ever wondered why the change in seasons seems to affect your recovery, you’re not alone. At Renew Physical Therapy, […]
Why Am I Off-Balance on Wet Sidewalks? Your Fall Reflexes Might Need Retraining
on Thursday, September 25, 2025Do you ever step outside after a fall rainstorm and feel like the ground is suddenly more treacherous than it used to be? You’re not imagining it. And if you’re recovering from surgery or injury, that unsteadiness might be your body’s warning sign. At Renew Physical Therapy, we work with post-surgical and post-injury patients across Portland […]
I Thought This Would Go Away By Now — Why Lingering Summer Pain Gets Worse in Fall
on Thursday, September 18, 2025You thought it was just a tweak. A sore knee after that hike in July. An achy back after hauling patio furniture. Some swelling in your foot after that long road trip. But now it’s September — and that pain is still here. If you’re still feeling stiff, sore, or off-balance after a summer injury or surgery, you’re […]
Is It Normal to Still Feel Swollen After Surgery?
on Thursday, September 11, 2025Swelling after surgery is expected—but how much is too much? And how long is it supposed to last? If you’ve recently undergone a joint replacement, spinal procedure, or soft-tissue surgery and you’re still seeing puffiness in your leg, ankle, or incision site weeks later, you’re not alone. Post-operative swelling is common in the early healing […]
How Long Until I Can Walk Comfortably After Surgery?
on Thursday, September 4, 2025For patients recovering from surgery — whether a knee replacement, foot procedure, or spinal operation — one of the most pressing and emotional questions is: “How long until I can walk again without pain or fear?” At Renew Physical Therapy, we hear this question every day from individuals in Portland OR, Clackamas OR, and nearby communities […]
When Summer Pain Becomes a Fall Problem: Act Now
on Thursday, August 28, 2025As summer winds down across Portland and the surrounding areas of Clackamas, Gresham, and Happy Valley, it’s tempting to ride out those small aches and twinges with the hope they’ll disappear on their own. But seasonal transitions are exactly when unresolved pain turns into long-term problems. Whether it’s your lower back, shoulders, knees, or hips […]
Back to Your Routine Without Back Pain
on Thursday, August 21, 2025As the carefree pace of summer gives way to the structure of back-to-school and back-to-work routines, many Portland-area residents find themselves trading movement for more time at desks, in cars, or at kitchen counters. And while fall structure can be productive, it often comes at a cost: back pain. At Renew Physical Therapy, August and […]
Late Summer Shoulder Pain? How to Recover Before Fall
on Thursday, August 14, 2025August brings a final burst of summer activity throughout Portland, Clackamas, and Happy Valley. From competitive recreational leagues to late-season gardening and DIY projects, many people are pushing their bodies before the routines of fall return. One of the most common complaints we see this time of year at Renew Physical Therapy is shoulder pain […]
From Camp to Classroom: Preventing Backpack and School-Related Injuries
on Thursday, August 7, 2025Summer in Oregon is winding down. As kids trade in sleeping bags for school bags, and parents get ready for earlier mornings, the shift back to school routines brings more than just supply lists and schedules — it often introduces a whole new set of physical strain and injury risks. At Renew Physical Therapy, we […]
