Bend Wellness: 6 Common Summer Activity Mistakes, with Solutions
For many, summer is defined by a whirlwind of outdoor activity, a natural response to warmer, brighter and warmer days. But as we venture out into the sun for yard work, bike rides, morning jogs, long hikes and swimming at the beach, Bend physical...
Bend Wellness: Tips for Preventing Painful Shin Splints this Running Season
The longer days and warmer weather of spring can be invigorating, enticing runners of all levels to up their games. But while this time of year may motivate one to increase the duration, frequency and intensity of their runs, Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander...
Tips to Keep the Weekend Warrior Healthy, Injury Free
Do you find yourself unable to exercise between the business of a typical work week and family responsibilities, but get after it with exercise and recreation during the weekend? As with many, you are the typical “weekend warrior”. Exercise and activity are...
Jump into March Madness Mindful of Jumper’s Knee, says Bend PT
As a large portion of the nation’s attention turns to the “March Madness” NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in the coming days, Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander says now is an ideal time to educate fans, young competitors and even...
Five Fitness Tips to Keep Introverts Moving, from Bend Physical Therapist
Finding a workout routine that fits your personality is one of the key ways to achieve optimal results, says Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander. And, that holds particularly true for introverts – those who may be uneasy about joining a gym or a fitness class due to...
Demystifying ‘The Core’: Bend PT Offers Strengthening Exercises
Core workouts. Core-building exercises. Core strength. “You’ve got to work your core!” Seems like everyone in the fitness world is always talking about “the core,” yet does the typical person fully understand what the core is and why it matters so much? According...
Rest is Key to Health and Performance
If you vow to never rest until you reach your personal health or athletic performance goal, you are overlooking a vital part of training and rehabilitation: recovery. That’s according to Rob Hollander, co-owner of Alpine Physical Therapy in Bend. While the resolve...
80% of Americans Experience Back Pain, But 100% of PTs Know How to Prevent It!
Got back pain? You’re not alone. Eighty percent of Americans suffer from low back and neck pain at some point in their lives. Let that sink in. With such great odds that you—or someone close to you—will one day become a statistic, wouldn’t it make sense to arm...
Strength Training Critical for Active, Independent Aging
To the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander has an important message: exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening exercise. “As...