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 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 | Apr 3, 2019 | Injury Prevention, muscle soreness, pain, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Running, sport strength, Uncategorized
Do you find yourself unable to exercise between the business of a typical work week and family responsibilities, but get after it with exercise and recreation during the weekend? As with many, you are the typical “weekend warrior”. Exercise and activity are...
by Rob Hollander | Jun 7, 2017 | Injury Prevention, musculoskeletal, Physical Therapy, Running, Uncategorized
While many relish the opportunity to take both play and exercise outdoors as the weather continues to warm, it’s important to remember that beneficial exercise comes with an added level of risk when done in the summertime heat. Heat adds an extra level of stress...
by Rob Hollander | Apr 7, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Running
Winter is finally over (we think!). Tis the season for weekend fun runs, charity 5Ks and Bend’s own Pole Pedal Paddle. As you dust off your running shoes and get out to hit the pavement or our local trails it’s important to avoid some common early season...
by Rob Hollander | Mar 13, 2017 | pain, Physical Therapy, Running, Technology
So what is up with all these people we see walking around with colorful tape on their shoulders, knees, necks…wherever? We’ve seen more and more of it around town, on TV, and at sporting events. At a certain point I had to accept that this was not just a fad and...
