July 19, 2011
Your “back” is a pretty loaded term when you think about. What all is there? We know there are bones, a pretty important cord and some muscles but what really makes up your back? Here is the down and dirty from the inside out.
Spinal Cord and nerve roots
The spinal cord is what gives us the signal from our brain to make muscles contract/relax and feel touch/pain. The cord goes down the center of the spine and nerve roots come out at each level that than travel to their respective destination
Vertebra
These are the 24 bones that make up the structure of your spine, ...
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August 17, 2010
Come join our Fall Preview GRAVITY group strength training class thru September.
We will be starting a new 10 week session in October. Call to reserve your spot today!
For more information click here or call our clinic at (425) 272-0252.
August 17, 2010
Nicole Nelson attended the annual Washington Interscholastic Activities Association Coaches School at the end of July, where 700 high school and middle school coaches gathered for continuing education. Nicole had the opportunity to present to the group of soccer coaches on soccer-specific injury prevention principles and exercises. It was a great weekend of learning!
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April 1, 2009
Pacific Northwesterners are known to start making their way outside after long, cold, and wet winters. Days get longer and the sun starts making its way through the thick layer of gray winter clouds, guiding us from hibernation. This emersion elicits heightened enthusiasm for the first few warm, sunny days. Many injuries occur every year at this time due to the general lack of activity during the preceding months.
Weekend warrior is a term reserved for those who go out on a sunny weekend and participate in activities they have not properly prepared their body to perform. This is especially dangerous if you have ...
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My experience with Nicole Smyth Macaluso and her staff at Therapeutic Associates Fairwood Physical Therapy has been nothing short of amazing! After a significant dislocation and break of my left ankle, my othropedic surgeon recommended Therapeutic Associates as a place in which to begin my physical therapy. I chose the Fairwood location as it was in close proximity to my home. What a wonderful choice it was for me!
Nicole along with Brittney and Lisa, made certain that my visits (and I had many) were productive and pleasurable. Throughout my appointments, Nicole explained in detail the purpose of my exercises and what I should gain through this therapy in terms of flexibility,strength and balance She consistently reviewed my home program as well, making the needed changeds to ensure my further progress.
When I began my therapy, I seriously questioned just how I would ever walk without a struggle again. I am happy to say that I am continuing to make progress both through physical therapy and home exercises. For this reason, I am eternally grateful to Nicole for her expertise and attention in making this on-going recovery possible.
If you are considering therapy, I strongly urge you to give Therapeutic Associates Fairwood Physical Therapy a try. I guarantee you will not be disappointed in the staff and their care. Thank you!