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on Thursday, September 6, 2018Even seasoned athletes get sport injuries. When you are active it comes with the territory. Most sports injuries can be prevented with proper strength training, increased flexibility, and a good warm-up routine. Even if you can only find time to be active on the weekends, a little exercise, strength training, and stretching can go a […]
4 Ways to Prevent Chronic Neck and Back Pain Caused by Backpacks
on Saturday, September 1, 2018BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO BACKPACKS September marks back-to-school time and this also means that many kids and college students are donning backpacks—although backpacks aren’t just for students anymore. The versatility of backpacks, especially with all the gear people are carrying today, has translated into backpacks invading the work and travel markets too. Almost 200 […]
Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain Related to Sprains and Strains
on Thursday, August 23, 2018Sprains and strains have similar signs and symptoms but each is identified based on the part of the body that is impacted. A sprain is a stretching or tearing of a ligament (tissue that connects two or more bones at a joint). The most common location for a sprain is the ankle. A strain on […]
Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain Related to Degenerative Disc Disease
on Thursday, August 16, 2018WHAT IS DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE? Simply put, degenerative disc disease refers to pain symptoms along the spine caused by wear-and-tear on a spinal disc. In some cases, degenerative disc disease also causes weakness, numbness, and hot, shooting pains in the arms or legs. Degenerative disc disease can create chronic pain mostly in the lower […]
Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain Related to Arthritis
on Thursday, August 9, 2018CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH ARTHRITIS Rhematoid Arthritis is typically diagnosed in adults between the ages of 30 to 50, though it can develop at any age. Early symptoms can begin to occur as early as age 18. In most cases, rheumatoid arthritis symptoms present in the smaller joints first, such as the fingers and toes. […]
3 Facts You Didn’t Know About Physical Therapy
on Wednesday, August 1, 2018Physical Therapy (PT) is a treatment of disease or injury by physical methods including massage, modalities such as ultrasound and heat/ice, manual therapy, as well as exercise. Treatment programs can vary, but at Renew Physical Therapy treatments are one-on-one, hands-on, pain-free, and focuses on the root cause of each patient’s symptoms. Instead of relying on […]
Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain in Portland
on Thursday, July 26, 2018Portland is an active and growing community. With the rising population, we are seeing more accidents due to sports injuries. Also, with more drivers on the road, there is a greater risk for injuries due to car accidents. Both types are incidents that can impact any number of Portland residents at any age. Whether you’ve […]
The Benefits of Using IASTM Treatment in Physical Therapy
on Thursday, July 19, 2018What is IASTM? IASTM is a short acronym for Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. When used properly a patient can benefit from improved range of motion, mobility, flexibility, and increased circulation of blood flow to tissues. How Does IASTM Work? The short answer is it can help with myofascial release and the reduction of scar […]
Using Foam Rollers for Physical Therapy
on Thursday, July 12, 2018Foam Rollers for Physical Therapy Foam rollers can help target specific muscles and tissues during physical therapy. Foam rollers specifically are used to release tension and tightness in many of the most commonly injured muscle groups. Unfortunately, tightness is often exacerbated by, or else a direct result of, the positions people often find themselves in […]
Why You Should Choose Renew Physical Therapy for Pain and Injury Rehabilitation
on Thursday, July 5, 2018Renew Physical Therapy provides top-quality, affordable, and individualized manual therapy care in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Our facility features three private treatment rooms and an open gym area to treat all of our patients’ needs. All of our detailed treatment plans are one-on-one, hands-on, pain-free, and focused on the root cause of each patient’s […]