January 20, 2012
Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy is once again proud to sponsor the upcoming 2012 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, Feb. 10: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 pm
Saturday, Feb. 11: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 pm
Sunday, Feb. 12: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 pm
We've launched and new and improved event website with resources for the golfer interested in improving their game and ...
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November 21, 2011
Winter snow sports can present an interesting challenge for your body; it uses your muscles and joints in a unique way that is different from any other activity throughout the rest of the year, which can make for a rough transition into each ski season. Spending a little bit of time now preparing your body for the upcoming season can help save you a lot of pain and suffering later. Pre-season conditioning will improve your performance while decreasing risk of injury during the ski season. Start with 2 sets of 15-20 repetitions, 2-3 days per week. Begin with the basic ...
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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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July 15, 2011
Restoring Your Natural Gait
Your free weekly clinic for safe and healthy barefoot & minimalist shoe walking & running!
Come join our expert clinicians every Monday as we take a closer look at barefoot/minimalist shoe walking and running. Each FREE weekly clinic will offer information behind the philosophy of barefoot/minimalist shoe walking and running, as well as strategies and exercises for a safe, effective transition for individuals of all fitness levels.
WHAT:
A brief instruction, drill and exercise clinic, followed by a breakout run or walk.
WHEN:
Every Monday @ Noon (beginning August 1st, 2011)
WHERE:
Waterfront Park @ the Salmon Street Springs Fountain
COST:
FREE!!
No previous experience necessary! For ...
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June 27, 2011
Join us this summer and take your game to the next level!
Location:
Lewis & Clark College (Griswold Stadium)
615 SW Palatine Hill Rd,
Portland, OR 97219
Dates & Times:
July 25 & 26 (Session I) and July 28 & 29 (Session II)
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Accommodations:
Daily gourmet lunch buffet catered by Bon Appetit at Fields Dining Room in the Templeton Campus Center. Vegan, vegetarian, and special dietary needs will be accommodated.
Complimentary sport drinks and bottled water will be provided throughout each day.
Each maestro will receive a complimentary FINEZZA SOCCER training shirt and regulation-size game ball.
Ages:
8 - 11 years old - Mini Maestros
12 - 14 years old - ...
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Located on the third floor of Yamhill Marketplace in the heart of downtown, Therapeutic Associates Downtown Portland Physical Therapy is committed to providing high quality and individualized care. Whether you have been in a motor vehicle accident, sustained a sports-related injury, or experienced aches and pains that limit your daily life, our facility provides access to everything you need to meet your goals. Our staff consists of highly trained physical therapists that combine advanced orthopedic and manual therapy education with personal, healthy lifestyles to help people reach new heights. 
The next Mr motivator!!
Hi Tony,
Just wanted to send you a quick email with an update on how I’m doing. I just finished my second 10-mile run/walk over the weekend and feel great! I’ve worked up to an 8 min/1 min run/walk on my 7-mile run, but put myself back down to 4 min/1 min for the 10-miles (just in case). I’ve been slowly increasing my weights in the lift class I take. I haven’t had any back pain greater than just a little twinge when I move up to the next level. I’m signed up to do the Half Marathon in Eugene on May 1st, so keeping my fingers crossed all continues to go well.
Thank you so much for all your help getting me back to running. I know I couldn’t have done it without you (because we both know I sure did try!). Next time I won’t wait so long.
Thanks again.
Angela G.
I’m so thankful for the kind and attentive assistance I received from my Physical Therapist Catie Kohler during my sessions at the downtown clinic. After suffering from lower back pain for several years I had become very discouraged about my physical condition but Catie helped me turn it all around in such a short time (just 2 months)! I’m now able to work at my desk job and enjoy my regular weekend activities PAIN FREE and I couldn’t be more excited! My husband and I are also looking forward to our summer sailing adventures and I can’t wait to get out on the water again feeling stronger and more energized than ever!
I know I’ll be able to strengthen and maintain my lower back health for many years to come with the training and advice I received and I would recommend Therapeutic Associates to everyone!
Thanks again to the wonderful staff at the downtown clinic for being such a positive influence!
Very sincerely,
Aubrey Mandus
Without Tony Rocklin’s help I don’t think I could have just run the Boston Marathon in a time five minutes faster than I ran it five years ago (3:26:12). I went to Tony about five weeks before Boston with a strained soleus. I couldn’t run at all. He assured me he could get me to the starting line. Boy, did he. And this wasn’t the first time he came through for me. I’m 57 and with his occasional help I plan to keep running for a long time.
I’m doing better all the time, toes still swell but no pain and most of my strength in that foot has returned. Thank you again for all your help with my issues. Your help made all the difference in the world. I wish I would have come to you several months earlier!
I went to see Sanatan Golden at Therapeutic Associates Downtown for a pinched nerve in my neck and shoulder. He did a fantastic job at getting to the root of the injury, to not only treat the symptoms of the injury but to strenghen my weak spots to prevent injury in the future. Even my regular physician was impressed at his knowledge. The results were a thorough diagnosis that enabled Sanatan to devise a program with very detailed and evolving exercises that brought me back to better than 100%. His help and support were fantastic and I would highly recommend his services to anyone.
I am a yoga teacher who had both knees replaced in August of 2011.
As my physical therapist Sanatan Golden’s understanding of the mechanics of the body and creative approach to my individual needs were outstanding. He clearly explained what to do and answered my questions. He was open to my suggestions and skillfully guided me when I was somewhat resistant. My progress was fast and thorough. I highly recommend Sanatan for anyone seeking a personable, caring and broadly experienced therapist.
I had developed foot pain about a year before I began physical therapy. After going to a podiatrist who barely listened to me & put me in a boot cast for almost 2 months with no results I felt incredibly defeated.
I had met Tony at my work during that time & after the boot didn’t work I limped my way into his office & began a treatment that did work. He helped me heal through various physical therapy methods & emotional support.
Tony made me feel like I was his most important customer every time I came in. I felt truly listened to & never rushed. He gave me pep talks to lift my spirits when I was feeling down & defeated (my condition takes a long time to heal from, with lots of ups and downs) & always had new ideas & methods for treating me in the best way possible.
Now that I am healed (hooray!) I had time to reflect on what a good experience I had there. Chase, his right hand man & scheduler of appointments was also incredibly helpful & so very friendly. These guys are the best & I highly recommend them if you are in need for physical therapy.
Also, they validate for a Parking Garage that is about a block away so you don’t have to deal with annoying downtown parking!
I lived in Portland Oregon before moving to the Boston area and was fortunate enough to get great relief from my back pain due to Tony Rocklin’s PT expertise. I was suffering from back / sciatic nerve problems due to a sports-related injury back in 2001-2002. He spent approximately three weeks and not only did he help with my pain, he demonstrated in his PT area of the gym as well as with weights in the gym how to better manage this somewhat chronic issue.
Here it is 2012 and I still do these exercises 3-5 times a week and I hav no back problems. I have stayed active swimming, hiking, biking and running and am closere to 60 tha 50 years old at this point.
Thanks Tony. I happened on your website and wanted to give my testimony albeit ten years belated. Bill Belcher