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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...
Physical Therapy and Direct Access

Physical Therapy and Direct Access

by Rob Hollander | Nov 11, 2022 | health and wellness, Physical Therapy

Does the snow on the mountains get you excited or nervous about the upcoming winter and your ability to enjoy snow sports? Perhaps you’ve tweaked your back while doing fall yard cleanup. Pain or weakness can impact your ability to participate in the activities you...
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...
Understanding Discogenic Pain

Understanding Discogenic Pain

by Rob Hollander | Aug 25, 2022 | Aging and Active, back pain, Chronic Pain, pain, Physical Therapy, Spine Care

Do you or anyone you know suffer from lower back pain? It is one of the most common orthopedic presentations that we see in the clinic. Statistics show that the percentage of adults with back pain increases with age, from 28.4% for those aged 18–29 and 35.2% for those...
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...
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...
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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

336 SW Cyber Dr.
Suite 107
Bend, OR 97702

Alpine Physical Therapy & Spine Care – Eastside

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Suite 110
Bend, OR 97701

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