Education & Wellness

With the weather shifting into spring comes the desire for many to lace up their shoes and head outside for a run. Whether you are a new runner or a seasoned racer, here are some reminders to keep you running safely and healthfully. Do a dynamic warm-up before starting out on your run. This brings blood flow to your legs and prepares them for run ahead so that you may reduce your risk of injury. Dynamic exercises are stretches done while in motion as opposed to remaining still in a static stretch. Below are a few dynamic exercises to do before a ... read more »

Green things CAN taste yummy! It has been brought to my attention, after traveling through Utah, Colorado, and Kansas, that although many people have the intention to be healthier and eat more fruits and vegetables, they just don’t know what to do with them! “I would eat more vegetables if they actually tasted good,” has become a commonly heard phrase. It seems we were all taught to cook macaroni, spaghetti, and other noodles, a rite of passage in independent eating (whether you’re 8 or newly in college). Also, most humans over the age of 6 can quite adequately create a sandwich of sorts, ... read more »

From: Salt Lake City, UT There had to come a day when I would begin to address the concept of food. Begin, I say, because bookshelves have been published on this topic…and there’s no way TAI will lend me THAT much website space! So this rant will only be the beginning. Gosh golly, where does a gal start?  Eureka, I’ve got it! “You are what you eat.” It’s an age old saying that originated in 1826 when Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote “Dis-moi ce que tu manges, jet e dirai ce que tu es.” (Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what ... read more »

Central Oregon has an abundance of easy to technical hiking or backpacking routes. So dust off your boots and get ready for an adventure.  Hiking is a terrific way to spend a day with friends or family, viewing new scenery, breathing the fresh air and getting a great workout all at the same time. Just like any other activity, you want to prepare your body for the task to reduce the chance of injury. Let  your physical therapist guide you in how to get ready. Strength and Flexibility Hip, thigh and ankle strength are especially important in preparation for an enjoyable hiking ... read more »

Did you know that by St. Patrick's Day, two-thirds of New Year’s Resolutions have gone down the drain? Recently, you may have noticed the lack of parking spaces at the gym or even treadmills in front of the good TV stations. Many folk are out trying to get a jump start on their fitness as we ring in the New Year, however, many of them are going about it the wrong way. Most often I see patients coming in with the dreaded overuse injury that just won’t get better. The main reason: too much in too short of time. As ... read more »