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Understanding Acute Pain and How to Safely Recover From It

Understanding Acute Pain and How to Safely Recover From It

by Ron Carpenter | May 12, 2022 | Aging and Active, back pain, health and wellness, pain, Physical Therapy, Spine Care

Acute pain is defined as pain that comes on rather suddenly and lasts less than three months.  The cause may be known, such as having surgery, a ski accident, twisting a knee, or a lifting injury. The reason may also be unknown, like waking up with shoulder...
A New Approach to Understanding Chronic or Persistent Pain

A New Approach to Understanding Chronic or Persistent Pain

by Rob Hollander | Mar 30, 2022 | Aging and Active, back pain, Chronic Pain, health and wellness, musculoskeletal, pain, Physical Therapy, Spine Care

On the surface, pain seems like a pretty simple concept to understand. We’ve all experienced some level of discomfort related to an injury or activity over time. However, there are vast differences between individuals on how we perceive pain and how our bodies respond...
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...
Sciatica is a Pain but Not Where You May Think

Sciatica is a Pain but Not Where You May Think

by Melanie Herron | Feb 2, 2022 | Aging and Active, back pain, Exercise of the Month, low back pian, muscle soreness, pain, Physical Therapy, Sciatica, Spine Care

John arrived at his physical therapy evaluation and shared that he had sciatica with his physical therapist, Rob Hollander. However, as Rob began to unravel the mystery behind John’s pain, he quickly discovered that John’s pain wasn’t sciatica; it was back pain. ...
Scraping the Surface: A Real Solution for Tendinopathy Sufferers

Scraping the Surface: A Real Solution for Tendinopathy Sufferers

by Melanie Herron | Jul 21, 2021 | health and wellness, Injury Prevention, muscle soreness, musculoskeletal, pain, Physical Therapy, Running, sport strength

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...
Chronic Pain – Perception Matters: How the Brain Can Impede Recovery

Chronic Pain – Perception Matters: How the Brain Can Impede Recovery

by Melanie Herron | Mar 15, 2021 | Aging and Active, back pain, health and wellness, pain, Physical Therapy

“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...
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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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