Fighting Back: How to Slow or Stop the Progression of Age-Related Decline
Today, it is not uncommon to hear about concussions in football players and athletes and the resulting traumatic brain injuries. But you may be surprised to learn that falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. And as we age, the risk of having a...
Balance Tips When Recovering From a Lower Extremity Injury
Have you ever sprained your ankle and then sprained it again and again? Before we explain why this happens, we must first explain proprioception. Close your eyes and raise your right arm above your head. Now raise your left and try to mimic its height and bend,...
How to Get More Out of Your Cycling Season: Cycling Stretching Tips for Every Ability
The beauty of living in Central Oregon is our year-round recreational opportunities and the effortless flow from one seasonal activity to the next. One favorite is biking - both mountain and road. Even though we are well into biking season, and some are considering...
Scraping the Surface: A Real Solution for Tendinopathy Sufferers
Michelle has been a distance runner for much of her life. And now, at 50, she is acutely aware of the slow deterioration of her body, something she intends to fight to maintain her active lifestyle. She eats a healthy diet, meditates, and exercises daily. But despite...
Understanding Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Men
Whispered conversations about problems rarely fix them. And when it comes to men’s health, issues such as pelvic floor dysfunction hit below the belt, literally and figuratively. But pelvic floor dysfunction is a problem that millions of men struggle with throughout...
Why Kegels Need to Become Your New Best Friend
After having a baby, Erin began experiencing pain in her lower back and was leaking urine with some activities. She felt like she was sitting on a golf ball. She figured these symptoms would go away over time, so she kept them to herself. But the symptoms didn’t go...
A Physical Therapist’s Perspective on Running: Six Tips for Peak Performance and Injury Prevention
Running is not only an excellent exercise for its cardiovascular and mental health benefits. A 2018 meta-analysis of research on running found that runners have approximately a 25 to 30 percent lower rate of all-cause mortality on follow-up than non-runners. And you...
Chronic Pain – Perception Matters: How the Brain Can Impede Recovery
“Pain doesn’t always equal harm.” This is interesting advice coming from a physical therapist who specializes in pelvic and orthopedic rehab where she frequently encounters chronic pain. Chronic or no, the underlying problem remains the same. Mackenzie Van...
Back Pain: How You Stand Today Impacts Your Back’s Health Tomorrow
Your spine or backbone is your body’s foundation and central support structure. It is a critical component of your health and wellbeing. Your spine helps you sit, walk, run, bend, and twist. The way you position your body to perform these functions can alter the...