Spokane/North Idaho

How to ride safely in a group: Be Predictable: Follow the same rules of the road as any vehicle…stop at stop signs, stay on the right side of the road, go with traffic, yield to the right at unmarked intersection.  Don’t pass others on the right if you can help it. Don’t Overlap Wheels: This means staying completely behind the person in front of you. The person in front may move sideways and make contact with your wheel. If you happen to touch your front wheel with another cyclist rear wheel YOU will crash and most likely cause those behind you to ... read more »

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22nd, 2011                                                Therapeutic Associates Spokane Physical Therapy: New Location: New Director! Spokane, WA – Therapeutic Associates Spokane - Physical Therapy has an upcoming Open House on Thursday August 25th from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. This facility will be welcoming all of the community to this NEW location: 202 E. Spokane Falls Blvd, Suite #100, Spokane, WA 99202. Spokane PT boasts new state of the art of equipment and a large gym space. Please join us for an evening of light fare, wine tasting, and conversation to learn about this NEW location as well about our staff and the services ... read more »

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 »