Liberty Lake Physical Therapy

Learn Tips & Tricks From Your Local Experts! Whether you are a first-timer or seasoned athlete our upcoming Triathalon Inservice can help you maximize your performance. We will provide you tips on training and conditioning plus injury prevention before and during the race.   When:   Wednesday, July 6, 2011              5:00pm - 7:00pm Where: Liberty Lake Physical Therapy             23505 E Appleway Ave, Ste 106 Cost: FREE For more information please contact us at (509) 891-2258. Hope to see you there!

If you injur your ankle (or wrist) while playing in Hoopfest stop by any first aide tent and follow these simple steps to speed recovery and limit re-injury.  Just remember to use the R.I.C.E. principles: R:  Rest the area by limiting weight bearing for 24 to 48 hours.  If you can’t walk without pain then crutches may be required. I:  Apply ice to the area for 20 min as soon as possible. Repeat every 1 to 2 hours while awake for the first 24-48 hours.  Do not ice longer than 20 min at one time. C:  Apply a compression bandage to help limit swelling ... read more »

If you are going to participate in Hoopfest this year you might want to do these simple steps to help prevent ankle injuries.  Work on balance by standing on each leg for 5 min every day.  This study was done by the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma. If you have a history of ankle injuries then taping or bracing has been shown to reduce the incident of reinjury. Strengthening exercises that challenge the ankle in weight bearing such as jumping rope or jumping on a trampoline.  This works on balance and strengthening simultaneously.  Work up to 6- 8 min on ... read more »

As soon as possible after an injury, such as a sprained ankle or strained muscle, you can relieve pain and swelling with PRICE—Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This will also help promote healing. You should apply the PRICE method for 48 hours. If after 48 hours the pain and swelling have not decreased, consult your medical doctor or physical therapist as a more serious injury may have occurred. Physical therapists are musculoskeletal experts making them an excellent first choice. PROTECTION Protect the injured area the best you can until you can evaluate by using an elastic bandage (Ace wrap), sports ... read more »

We are pleased to announce Steve Allen received the 2011 Award for Clincal Excellence from the Physical Therapy Association of Washington. This distinguised award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding and enduring contributions to the clinical practice of physical therapy. Steve is an active member of PTWA as well as a Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists. He also serves as faculty for the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy and is an adjunct faculty member of Eastern Washington University’s Physical Therapy program. The Award for Clinical Excellence ... read more »