by Alpine Physical Therapy | Sep 10, 2020 | Aging and Active
Our ability to balance depends on the interaction of sensory input and the brains ability to process that information and relay messages to the muscles to make any postural adjustments required to maintain stability. This sensory input occurs at rapid speed and often...
by Rob Hollander | Jun 2, 2020 | Aging and Active, musculoskeletal, pain
During this time of Public Health & Safety, your knee replacement surgery may be on hold, but Alpine Physical Therapy has the solution for you. ‘Pre-hab’! Your leg muscles often become weakened with less activity or altered movement patterns associated with knee...
by Rob Hollander | Mar 12, 2020 | Aging and Active, musculoskeletal, pain
When it comes to the general aches and pains we experience, there is often one common culprit: osteoarthritis. While many know it by many different names (Uncle Arthur, degenerative joint disease, osteoarthrosis, degenerative osteoarthritis), over 51 million adults...
by Alpine Physical Therapy | Dec 3, 2019 | Aging and Active
For some, the Holiday Season can be a time of social isolation and loneliness. This can be especially true for older adults who live alone, according to Bend physical therapists Rob Hollander. Research shows social isolation can have adverse effects such as...
by Alpine Physical Therapy | Nov 5, 2018 | Aging and Active
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...
by Alpine Physical Therapy | Jun 25, 2018 | Aging and Active
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...
