May 30, 2012
Are you, or a loved one, experiencing difficulty maintaining balance resulting in constant stumbling or even falling? Loss of balance is a common issue as we age which may result in falls leading to broken bones and/or hospital stays. You may be asking yourself how do I deal with my balance problems and prevent this fate.
Proper balance is achieved through a delicate coordination of three different parts of your body’s neuromuscular system: the somatosensory system, vision, and the vestibular system. The somatosensory system is your body’s way of interpreting sensation which can aid in determining the body’s position in space. ...
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May 30, 2012
With summer approaching many of us are beginning to return to outdoor activities including running, soccer, volleyball and many others. These activities place an increased amount of stress to the body which can lead to injury without the proper warm up and stretching routine. In the past the focus has been on completing static stretching, where you hold a stretch for 30-60 seconds at a time, prior to completion of exercise. While static stretching is beneficial following exercise recent research has shown completion of dynamic stretching, rather than static, is better prior to exercise. But many people have never even ...
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January 27, 2012
All of our PTs are Doctors of PT:
An explanation of the transition to a doctoring profession and becoming an entry point for musculoskeletal care
You may not be familiar with your physical therapist referring to themselves as Doctor, but as our profession has grown and evolved of the years, so too has our level of training. In the beginning days of physical therapy and physical therapist was able to complete a 4 year Bachelor degree in order to be able to treat. As time went on, and the knowledge of the human body and rehabilitation progressed, the standard of education for our ...
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January 24, 2012
2012 Fitness Resolution Takes Some Tenacity and a PSP “Resolution Reward”!
If your 2012 Resoltion is a health, fitness or even a financial goal, one key to successfully reaching your New Years Resolution goals is to make a behavioral change. In order for that change to become habit one must be tenacious and stick with the plan. You might have heard an expression that says “it takes three weeks in order to form a new habit.” Unfortunately, this vague statement is not only untrue but it has no scientific basis. As a matter of fact the myth may have been propagated in a book ...
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January 24, 2012
It is officially the New Year! How are your resolutions coming along?
Many people make resolutions focused on losing weight, taking up a new sport, or just becoming more physically fit. But many also do not know where to start. How about your physical therapist? A physical therapist is well trained in the evaluation of the musculoskeletal system, including your muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. They will be able to evaluate your areas of strengths and weaknesses as well as gauge your overall fitness level. Your physical therapist will then be able to guide you towards a safe and beneficial place ...
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Canyon Park Physical Therapy is proud to serve the Bothell Community. Our team of experts includes two physical therapists to support your overall health and wellness. We strive to help our patients achieve healthy, pain-free movement that maximizes performance and enjoyment in work, recreational, and athletic activities. Healing is promoted by reducing pain and inflammation, increasing range of motion and strength, and improving posture, body awareness, and body mechanics.
As a result of a fall, my elbow and shoulder required extensive surgical repair and lots of hardware. After the surgery I was surprised to find that my arm atrophied and became almost useless within a couple of weeks. Fortunately my surgeon sent me to physical therapy. At Canyon Park PT, Physical Therapist Sarah Macomber and her assistants Kevin and Rose worked me hard and effectively for four months and the result was a nearly complete recovery. To say that physical therapy got my arm back is not an exageration.
I have a lower back problem which when aggravated makes it hard for me to walk and do anything active. At Canyon Park PT Chris and his assistant Kevin helped me get back on track doing some of the things I love to do. While going through therapy I found out about the Core Training Classes, which resulted in me signing my wife and I up for them. We are on our third week and really enjoy them. Thank You Guys!
I spent 3 weeks in Peru, including a 4 day hike on the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, a challenging and rewarding trek.
This is me at the highest point; the pass of Dead Woman Pass, 12,300 feet.
Dear Sarah
I am coming up on the two year anniversay of my Uber Klutzy fall and damage to my left elbow and shoulder. Since moving to Colorado I have built upon your excellent treatment by becoming involved in a local fitness program. As you may recall I am older than dirt so there is little chance that I will be in competition with Arnold. However, by working with the exercises that you had me doing and some mild weight training, I now have a very good range of motion together with pretty good strength and control.
Thanks for my arm.
Tom Buchmeier