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A Central Oregonian’s Survival Guide for the Holidays and Beyond

by Melanie Herron | Dec 20, 2022 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, winter

The holiday season brings many wonderful things to Central Oregonians. Snow has fallen in the mountains, the first ski tracks or snowshoe treks have been made, and we look forward to visits with friends and family in the upcoming weeks.  For some of us, managing...
Can Someone Really be Double Jointed? Your Guide to Joint Hypermobility

Can Someone Really be Double Jointed? Your Guide to Joint Hypermobility

by Rob Hollander | Sep 21, 2022 | health and wellness, Injury Prevention, musculoskeletal, Physical Therapy

Double jointedness is a common term used to describe what medicine refers to as Joint Hypermobility. It is defined as the ability to move the joints beyond what is considered a normal range of motion. It is a hereditary disorder of connective tissues (ligaments) that...
Spread Those Toes – Reduce Foot Pain and Improve Alignment During Activity with Correct Toes® 

Spread Those Toes – Reduce Foot Pain and Improve Alignment During Activity with Correct Toes® 

by Mackenzie Van Loo | Jun 30, 2022 | Aging and Active, Chronic Pain, Injury Prevention, pain, Physical Therapy, Running

When your joints are properly aligned, the muscles surrounding those joints work efficiently to keep you moving well. While alignment tends to be a hot topic around the spine, we LOVE to talk about it in your feet! We’ve decided to spotlight one of our favorite...
Shoulder Strengthening Exercises for Summer Recreation

Shoulder Strengthening Exercises for Summer Recreation

by Rob Hollander | Jun 15, 2022 | Aging and Active, Injury Prevention, musculoskeletal, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder

As the seasons change in Central Oregon, we often move seamlessly from one recreational activity to the next. Whether you participate in pickleball, tennis, golf, paddle sports, or fly fishing, increasing your shoulder strength can lead to improved performance,...
Don’t Trade Your Life for Knee Pain, Get Physical Therapy

Don’t Trade Your Life for Knee Pain, Get Physical Therapy

by Melanie Herron | Feb 24, 2022 | Aging and Active, Injury Prevention, pain, Running, sport strength, Uncategorized

It starts as a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. Perhaps you notice it when you walk down the stairs or squat or when you struggle to get up after prolonged sitting. Eventually, it begins to hurt when walking, running, and skiing, which impacts how you...
Fighting Back: How to Slow or Stop the Progression of Age-Related Decline

Fighting Back: How to Slow or Stop the Progression of Age-Related Decline

by Melanie Herron | Sep 17, 2021 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy

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...
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Our Physical Therapists

  • Scott Weber, PT-CLT
  • Rob Hollander, PT
  • Diana Spring, DPT
  • Ron Carpenter, PT, OCS
  • Molly Nelson, DPT-CLT
  • Kate Holmer, PT, DPT
  • Mackenzie Van Loo, DPT, WCS, CAPP-OB

Alpine Physical Therapy & Spine Care – Westside

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Suite 107
Bend, OR 97702

Alpine Physical Therapy & Spine Care – Eastside

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Suite 110
Bend, OR 97701

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