September 15, 2011
By Cliff Collins
Article published in the Scribe Newspaper
Tony Rocklin, PT, DPT would like to help end the vicious cycle that patients with hip osteoarthritis experience and move them toward greater mobility and pain relief.
Rocklin, a certified orthopedic manual therapist and director of Therapeutic Associates’ downtown Portland clinic, said the traditional model of treating such patients – including giving pain medications and encouraging patients to exercise and, when applicable, to lose weight – has drawbacks as well as a low compliance rate.
Medications can be important in helping delay surgery, but they also have negatives, including cost, side effects and potential dependence. And ...
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Tags: Downtown Portland | Hip
March 1, 2011
Question:
Dear TAI Experts:
I have pain that radiates from outside of left knee and half way down the outside of leg. My pain levels are intermittent. I have severe knee pain after racquetball, although spin class does not seem to bother my knee. I've had this pain for 6-8 weeks. I am 59 years old. I recently saw an Orthopedic physician who found no issues with x-rays. He thought this could this be patella strain or an arthritic issue. What treatments are recommended for these conditions?
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Tags: Knee
Question:
Dear TAI Experts:
Do you have a treatment for arthritis of the foot for a runner?
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Tags: Ankle - Foot
February 28, 2011
Question:
Dear TAI Experts:
I was recently diagnosed with a bruised or slightly torn patellar tendon after a bike accident. The doctor did not prescribe physical therapy, but I was wondering if there was anything I could do to treat this, other than rest and icing.
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Tags: Knee
February 20, 2011
Question:
Dear TAI Experts:
I have chronic pain on both the inside and outside of both heels (insertion) which is painful to touch most of the time. I do sprint triathlons and run through the pain. Rest does not help. I naturally supinate. I have tried orthotics, pt, a million different shoes, etc. Any other suggestion? I am 55 years old, but have had this problem since I played basketball in my late 20's.
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Tags: Ankle - Foot
