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on Friday, June 22, 2018A study by the American Physical Therapy Association established that injured individuals who “received physical therapy within the first 15 days of diagnosis incurred lower average treatment costs than those whose physical therapy began later, and those savings continued through the 12-month study period.” Furthermore, the study indicated that far fewer of those who underwent […]
One Easy Stretch to Help Prevent Back Pain
on Thursday, June 14, 2018There are many exercises and stretches that can help relieve back pain, but for novices looking for easy stretches to prevent certain aches and pains, here is one easy, beginner stretch to get started. This stretch is called the Standing Back Arch and is a great way to begin your exercise program, break up a […]
6 Rules to Exercising After a Sprain or Strain
on Thursday, June 7, 2018Getting back into the swing of things post-injury will take time and dedication, and often, physical therapy. For those whose injuries are minor enough to not require therapy, there are six critical rules for reintroducing your injured parts to an active lifestyle. 1. Talk to Your Primary Care Physician Before starting a post-injury activity, consult […]
Should I Use Ice or Heat for Pain?
on Friday, June 1, 2018Depending on the nature of your injury, you may wonder what treatment is more beneficial; ice or heat. While a combination of alternating ice and heat can be prescribed, there are a number of maladies that truly require one or the other. For instance, arthritis sufferers can often find relief with the application of a […]
Top 3 Causes of Muscle Cramps & How to Avoid Them
on Thursday, May 24, 2018When a muscle cramp occurs, you can often find relief in the moment by stretching the muscle gently, but to find a long-term solution to muscle cramps, you might need to examine more complex causes of your muscle cramps. Dehydration The reason dehydration causes cramping may be because fluid depletion causes nerve endings to become […]
Could Physical Therapy Help Relieve My Headaches?
on Thursday, May 17, 2018There are many types of headaches; tension, migraine, and cluster, to name a few. Tension headaches are a common type of headache. They cause mild to moderate pain, come and go over time, and usually have no other symptoms. Migraines are intense headaches, often described as pounding, throbbing pain. They can last from 4 hours […]
4 Common Causes of a Rotator Cuff Injury
on Thursday, May 10, 2018Shoulder pain is a common ailment, especially in an active community such as Portland. Shoulder pain commonly occurs as a result of physical injuries, repetitive overuse, or sudden onset. In the cases of a gradual onset of pain, pain can often be attributed to a mobility issue, muscle imbalance, or some dysfunction that predisposed the […]
5 Most Commonly Claimed Workplace Injuries
on Tuesday, May 1, 2018Workplace injuries encompass a vast variety of work-related health and wellness issues but there are a handful of injuries that are exceedingly common. The 5 Leading Causes of Worker Injury are: 1. strains and sprains (30 percent) 2. cuts or punctures (19 percent) 3. contusions (12 percent) 4. inflammation (5 percent) 5. fractures (5 percent) […]
4 Common Knee Injuries – The Difference Between a Torn ACL, MCL, PCL, and LCL
on Thursday, April 19, 2018There are four main ligaments of the knee: Anterior Cruciate Ligament, Medial Collateral Ligament, Posterior Cruciate Ligament, and Lateral Collateral Ligament. Injuries to any of these ligaments are serious conditions that may very well require physical therapy rehabilitation. Each of these ligaments can sustain injuries with varied consequences; proper diagnosis and treatment are critical for […]
3 Stretches for “Tech Neck”
on Thursday, April 12, 2018The modern world’s effect on our bodies is becoming painfully apparent as it affects our health, wellness, and comfort. It is evidenced in the strains and pains we develop as our modes of communication become increasingly centered around our smartphones. And it’s not just our hands and wrists that bear the brunt of this cultural […]
