‘Why Movement Matters’ during National Physical Therapy Month
While the profession of physical therapy is often characterized under the generalized label “rehabilitation,” Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander is eager to create a wider narrative – one that focuses on physical therapy's overall ability to change lives by helping...
Bend Physical Therapist Offers Health, Fitness Tips for College Freshmen
The struggle new college students experience is real, says Bend physical therapist Scott Weber. The ability to stay active and lead a healthful lifestyle is such a common challenge to young adults entering college, Weber points out that it’s often stigmatized up in...
Mind your Back(pack) during Back-to-School
From homework and tests to extra-curricular activities, students already shoulder plenty of weight during back-to-school time. Their backpacks should be the least of their worries, says Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander. “Backpacks are so practical, but they’re...
Dog Owners More Likely to Meet Fitness Benchmarks
It turns out our furry friends have more to offer us than companionship and unconditional love. According to Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander, multiple studies show that dog owners are generally healthier and more likely to meet national fitness benchmarks than...
Cycling Tip: Fit Your Bike with Your Body
While cycling offers an incredible alternative to high-compression exercises such as running, an improper bike fit can lead cyclists down a path toward a whole host of different muscular and joint issues, says Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander. “Bike fitting is...
Helpful Hints for a quick recovery from Acute Low Back Pain
Acute Low Back pain? Early intervention can get you back to recovery quickly and safely. Back pain can be extremely uncomfortable. Statistics show 80% of adults will show significant low back pain during their lifetime. For some, this becomes recurrent and often...
Protect your back in the yard & garden this spring
Longer, warmer days mean more time outdoors – and more time in the yard and garden raking, lifting, digging, hauling, spreading, pushing, and so on. Whether you consider this work enjoyable or intolerable, Bend physical therapist Scott Weber has a message for all who...
Bad posture can ‘sneak up’ as shoulder pain as you age
Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander, shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging and, more...
Postpartum Pelvic Floor Care and Physical Therapy
Should pelvic floor therapy be a part of your postpartum care? The answer to that question is probably YES! If you had a vaginal delivery or even a cesarean birth then your pelvic floor muscles are likely in need of some rehabilitation. You might be asking yourself...