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on Friday, March 16, 2018Physical therapy is a common treatment for shoulder pain and rotator cuff tears. Typically the result of a throwing injury, a fall, or repetitive overuse, a rotator cuff tear may result in progressive degeneration of the shoulder joint if not treated. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, […]
Physical Therapy for Treatment of Bursitis
on Thursday, March 8, 2018Bursitis is a painful condition wherein the bursa (a sac filled with lubricating fluid, located between bone, muscle, tendons, and skin to decrease rubbing, friction, and irritation) itself becomes inflamed or irritated. Bursitis takes time to develop and can be the result of an injury, overuse, or repetitive movements. Common treatments for bursitis are over-the-counter […]
How Physical Therapy Can Help Tendinitis
on Thursday, February 22, 2018Those suffering from tendinitis know how limiting the condition can be in regards to everyday activities. Tendinitis typically occurs when overuse or injury puts a strain on the tendons, resulting in inflamed tissues. Tendinitis sometimes requires surgery to correct, but with calculated, dedicated physical therapy a patient may be able to experience a faster healing […]
How Physical Therapy Can Help Arthritis
on Thursday, February 15, 2018Folks suffering from arthritis are often limited by their condition, unable to partake in everyday activities that require certain dexterity. Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can result in painful, restricted mobility that lessens the quality of the patient’s life but there are many ways of treating the symptoms. For instance, medication is a primary treatment […]
How Clinical Evaluations and Diagnosis Help Patients Undergoing Physical Therapy
on Thursday, February 8, 2018In the Information Age, many folks are quick to self-diagnose themselves based on the infinite information provided via the internet. In many ways, this new way of researching has been a valuable tool in self-identifying certain disorders and even red flags for more treacherous diseases. The drawback, of course, is that this type of self-evaluation […]
Physical Therapy Is More Than Exercise – Here’s Why
on Thursday, February 1, 2018It’s easy to get the wrong idea about physical therapy—you may enter a clinic only to see what appears to be a gym full of common exercise equipment and find yourself wondering what separates this space from your local gym. Both the question and the answer are far more nuanced than they appear. Physical activity […]
Why Pre-Operative Physical Therapy is Important
on Tuesday, January 23, 2018For folks anticipating a surgery or recovering from a recent surgery, pre- and post-operative physical therapy can be enormously beneficial. In the event that an individual is preparing for a surgery, pre-operative physical therapy can result in faster healing, easier recovery, and in some cases a cancellation of the previously required surgery. Some of us […]
3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Ease Chronic Back Pain
on Monday, January 15, 2018For many folks suffering from chronic back pain, physical therapy is often recommended. Since physical therapy’s main goals are to decrease pain, increase function, and provide education, a dedicated physical therapy plan can not just administer relief, it can help prevent further recurrences of your chronic back pain. Both passive and active modalities such as […]
Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Rehabilitation Near Gresham
on Wednesday, January 10, 2018Gresham residents recovering from or anticipating a surgery can find value in physical therapy. For many patients awaiting surgical intervention, pre-operative physical therapy can shorten healing times, or in some cases, eliminate the need for surgery altogether. For those healing from surgery, physical therapy can assist in bringing a patient back to full, pain-free mobility. […]
Neck and Back Pain Physical Therapy Near Portland
on Monday, January 8, 2018For Portland residents suffering from neck and/or back pain, these painful symptoms can be a result of one of many factors, including but not limited to issues as simple as sitting for an uncomfortably extended period of time, or as straightforward as an injury such as an auto accident, fall, or overexertion. And it’s certainly […]
