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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October 17, 2011
Nonsurgical Management of Femoroacetabular Impingement/Acetabular Labral Tears
At Canyon Park Physical Therapy we strive to utilize an Evidence Based Medicine (EGM) approach in order to best serve out patients, fellow clinicians and third party payers. In order to keep our colleagues and referral sources updated on our efforts, we issue a quarterly newsletter that will review research as it relates to conditions treated in our clinic. Each newsletter focuses on a particular condition and examines several pieces of literature that may directly or indirectly affect our treatment approach for that condition. This newsletter examines the effectiveness of conservative management of Femoroacetabular Impingement ...
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August 17, 2011
Canyon Park Physical Therapy is proud to announce that our clinic director, Dr. Chris Leck, has been board certified as a Sports Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS). Less than 0.1% of physical therapists are Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialists, according to ABPTS, and Dr. Leck is the only physical therapist in the Northshore Community to hold this certification.
To gain eligibility for certification, Dr. Leck achieved over 2,000 hours of direct patient care in the clinical sports setting and was required to demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge proficiency in this specialized area of practice. This ABPTS ...
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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.