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...
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...
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...
“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...
This post is brought you by RanDee Anshutz, RDN, LMT founder of Synergy Health and Wellness in Bend, Oregon. We are thankful and proud to have RanDee as a valuable provider and resource for the Central Oregon community and the extended Alpine Physical Therapy family....
With our day to day experiences and routines being challenged with the Covid outbreak, now more than ever it is important to maintain (or begin!) activities which nurture both our physical fitness and mental health. As Physical Therapists we understand the importance...
