Bend Physical Therapy

Last year we saw a large number of ACL reconstructions during the winter ski season at our physical therapy clinic. I blame this on two factors. For one, we experienced early and persistent firm conditions that caused people to ski fast, lose control, and land hard. Secondly, people didn’t participate in a pre-season conditioning program and were therefore unprepared for these conditions and the normal demands of skiing. We’ve heard common suggestions for avoiding injury, like taking a break at midday so you are rested for your afternoon turns and eating a good lunch so you have fuel for your ... read more »

Cycling is a wonderful activity if we can stay healthy on the bike. During the Fall season, I typically see an increase in bike-related overuse injuries as cyclists attempt to stretch their season. Most late-season injuries, those suffered by females in particular, are preventable and can be lumped into three categories: wrist/hand numbness and pain, knee pain, and saddle discomfort. A few quick fixes to the bike can help reduce hand and upper extremity discomfort. Hand numbness can often be reduced by double wrapping the top of the handlebars with bar tape and/or wearing gel gloves. Cyclists that spend a lot ... read more »

It is the time of year when many cyclists start to look forward to increasing their time on the bike. Many of us ride for fitness while others have specific goals, like riding Cycle Oregon or the Washington Bicycle Ride. Regardless of the cyclist’s goals, it is extremely frustrating to be held back due to discomfort or injury. Cycling is a wonderful activity if we can stay healthy on the bike. As a professional bike fitter for the past 15 years, I have seen a significant amount of injures on the bike. Most of the injuries were preventable and can ... read more »

Join our experts from across the medical spectrum for a discussion about innovative treatment options: Chuck Brockman, PT, MPT, OCS, CSCS - Therapeutic Associates Brad Ward, MD - Neurosurgeon at The Center Jon Swift, DO - Physical Medicine at The Center Cyndee Overland, MSOM, L.Ac - Central Oregon Acupuncture

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