January 28, 2013
Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy is once again proud to sponsor the upcoming 2013 Portland Golf Expo. Come visit us at the Golf Performance booth for great tips on golf performance and injury prevention. We will be providing demonstrations this year on a proper dynamic warm-up to help golfers avoid injury.
Event Location:
Oregon Convention Center - Hall D
777 NE ML King Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Show Hours:
Friday, February 22 / 11AM – 5PM
Saturday, February 23 / 9AM – 5PM
Sunday, February 24 / 9AM – 4PM
Ticket Prices:
Adults: $11
Seniors (60+): $9
Kids (12 & under): Free
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April 6, 2011
Establishing a balance between your strength, flexibility and training is the key to success in any running regime. Therapeutic Associates is excited to announce it's partnership with FitRightNW and it's Get Fit Live Fit program. Our injury prevention program is designed to help get your training started on the right foot, alleviate any aches or pains, and assure that you are on the correct path to a healthy running program.
For more information about the Get Fit Live Fit Injury Prevention Program, click here...
October 29, 2009
Walkers or Runners - Train Harder, Avoid Injury, Improve Flexibility
Injury Prevention Clinics are currently being offered by appointment at our clinic. Screening includes individual consultation, including treatment options, lower extremity flexibility and proprioception screening, videotape gait analysis, and proper footwear recommendations.
Call the clinic today to schedule an appointment.
Cost: $75
July 31, 2009
Hiking provides a unique opportunity to raise your fitness level while enjoying the beauty of nature, but a component of hiking that is often forgotten is the importance of stretching. It is essential to maintain a stretching program year round in order to prevent injuries due to steep and often uneven terrain, such as river crossing and boulder fields. Injuries often occur when the weather begins to warm up. During the winter, people are more sedentary and begin hikes or other outdoor activities when the sun comes out, but they are not properly conditioned.
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May 1, 2009
Training for a triathlon can be very demanding on the body because it involves three sport disciplines that require different muscles. Here are a few training tips and core stabilization exercises.
Swim
Train in the water you will race in (i.e. lake, pool, or open water)
Train using the distance you will be swimming during the triathlon
Always make sure to practice the transition from swimming to biking, as some people will feel unbalanced when exiting the water
Bike
Do a bike fit before you even start training to help prevent injuries due to poor biomechanics
Keep even pressure throughout pedal stroke and do not bounce upper ...
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