by Melanie Herron | May 13, 2021 | pelvic floor, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Women's Health
After having a baby, Erin began experiencing pain in her lower back and was leaking urine with some activities. She felt like she was sitting on a golf ball. She figured these symptoms would go away over time, so she kept them to herself. But the symptoms didn’t go...
by Melanie Herron | Apr 21, 2021 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, recreation, Running, sport strength
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...
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...
by Rob Hollander | Oct 2, 2019 | Physical Therapy, Technology
Alpine PT is excited to launch our new exercise app! The team at Alpine Physical Therapy in Bend, Oregon is excited to announce the release of our new exercise app, which can be downloaded to your computer, tablet or smartphone. The team at Alpine Physical...
by Alpine Physical Therapy | Jun 5, 2019 | Fitness Classes, golf, Physical Therapy, Running, sport strength
For many, summer is defined by a whirlwind of outdoor activity, a natural response to warmer, brighter and warmer days. But as we venture out into the sun for yard work, bike rides, morning jogs, long hikes and swimming at the beach, Bend physical...
by Alpine Physical Therapy | May 6, 2019 | Physical Therapy
The longer days and warmer weather of spring can be invigorating, enticing runners of all levels to up their games. But while this time of year may motivate one to increase the duration, frequency and intensity of their runs, Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander...
