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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
