March 7, 2012
A clinical study by Haley Dvorak, Christina Kujat, and Jason Brumitt
Published in the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 2011, 20, 494-504
Clinical Scenario
Rehabilitation professionals treat individuals suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP) using a variety of treatment approaches including manual therapy and the prescription of therapeutic exercises. The use of manual therapy, specifically joint mobilization of the lumbar spine, may significantly decrease a patient’s pain and contribute to improvement in his or her functioning.1 Exercise may also improve pain and functioning, with some patients reporting gains up to 1 year after the last treatment session.2
Numerous investigations have assessed the potential benefits ...
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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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June 3, 2011
As the weather gets warmer and the snow begins to melt from our favorite hiking trails, there are some key tools you will want to take with you to the trailhead — your stretches. Anticipating that you have done some pre-season conditioning, your body should be ready to return to the glory of the summer and fall seasons in the mountains. However, no matter how fit you are, you will need to spend some time warming up and stretching before and after your hike.
Pre-hike, you will want to perform a light, five-minute warm up to increase body temperature and heart ...
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February 28, 2011
By Amy Temes, DPT and Valerie Hilton, DPT
Poor posture may result in imbalances in muscle strength and excessive strain on the neck, shoulders, and upper back. These imbalances can lead to pain and, over time, can result in soft tissue injury or degeneration of joints. Common tasks that people often have difficulty maintaining correct posture for include: desk and computer work, sleeping, driving, reading, cooking, and/or crafts. In standing upright with correct posture, the spine should be allowed to form an “S” curve while the hips, shoulders, and ears are maintained in alignment. Posture is more difficult to maintain while ...
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October 4, 2010
By Jessica Dorrington PT, MPT, OCS, CMPT, Director, TAI Bethany Physical Therapy and Christina Kujat PT, DPT, Staff Therapist, TAI Scappoose Physical Therapy and TAI Bethany Physical Therapy
One in four women will experience incontinence at some point during her life, and nearly three-quarters of the U.S. population will deal with low back pain. Do you experience either of these? To understand how to treat these two conditions, and get to the “core of the issue,” we must understand the importance of anatomy of the pelvis, lumbar spine, and internal organs.
The pelvic girdle is a complex ring of joints, ligaments, and ...
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Located just west of Portland, Therapeutic Associates Scappoose Physical Therapy strives to provide a level of care that is unmatched in the area. Our team of experts combine Manual Therapy (consisting of Joint and Soft-Tissue Mobilization and Manipulation of the spine and extremities), Patient Education, and Therapeutic Exercise in evaluating and treating patients. Our two Physical Therapists and front office staff maintain a high standard of care which allows patients to better understand their conditions, the expectations of their rehabilitation, and how long it will take to reach their goals. We are here when you need us and are honored to be a part in helping you achieve your personal goals. We are conveniently located next to the Fred Meyers store in Scappoose.
Hello my name is Millie. I am a senior citizen that is young at heart. I look forward to meeting with my physical therapist, Olya. She has helped me with the atrophy that my muscles in my thigh have incurred and with TMJ. Thanks to her knowledge I do exercises at home in my spare time.These exercises have been very helpful to get my muscles stonger in my legs. I enjoy her conversations as she motivates me to moving forward with my therapy. I use to be in a lot of pain but now I have gained strength and balance and some soreness after my workouts. As a physical therapist, Olya really gives her time, talents and creative johnny-on-the-spot to her patients. One day I just couldn’t go into the building because of an environmental smell that bothered me, we did our TMJ exercises outside on the sidewalk. In my lifetime I have enjoyed bowling, golfing, and strolling down to the Columbia River to watch the fireworks or have a picnic lunch with my family. I am looking forward to my quality of life and being able to continue enjoying activities.