X-Factor Golf Performance Seminar – Bend Country Club
November 22, 2011
TAI at the Athletic Club of Bend
TAI at the Athletic Club of Bend
Chris Cooper featured in Bend Bulletin article “Direct Access to Therapists May Cut Cost”
November 7, 2011
Direct access to therapists may cut cost
Original article located here: http://www.bendbulletin.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111103/NEWS01/111030316 By Markian Hawryluk Two years ago, physical therapist Chris Cooper treated a somewhat unusual patient. The 51-year-old man had been playing basketball and turned his ankle. Cooper had certainly seen sprained ankles before. But what made this case unique was that the patient had not been referred by a doctor. He made the appointment for physical therapy on his own. Facing a high deductible, the patient wanted to avoid the cost of a physician visit, knowing full well the doctor would simply send him for physical therapy just like the last time ... read more »Chris Cooper Now Certified As Level 2 TPI Medical Professional
October 5, 2011
Over this past weekend, Chris Cooper PT, DPT, CSCS, traveled to Oceanside, CA to receive his Level 2 TPI Medical Professional training. We are excited to announce that Chris passed his certification! The Medical Professional track is focused on teaching the skills needed to run an effective golf-specific medical or rehabilitative program. The Level 2 class focuses on golf-specific injuries and injury inducing swing mechanics, advanced swing faults, wrist and ankle physical screening procedures, and learning our detailed medical evaluation called the "SFMA" - Selective Functional Movement Assessment. Congrats Chris!
Tips on Tennis Injury Prevention
September 30, 2011
Tennis is a dynamic physical sport requiring hand-eye coordination and full body activity in order to run, position, swing, and hit. Because of these demands, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, balance and extremity and core muscle-conditioning exercises are important to prevent injuries. Most injuries can be minimized or prevented entirely by proper conditioning, proper technique, appropriate equipment, and seeking timely medical attention for chronic nagging pains or acutely painful conditions. The most regular occurring injuries associated with tennis are rotator cuff tendonitis, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), wrist strains, back pain, patellar knee pain, calf and Achilles tendon injuries and ankle sprains. A training regime ... read more »
X-Factor Assessment – Awbrey Glen Golf Club
September 22, 2011
