How Desk Jobs Cause Injuries & Sabotage Fitness Goals
Sitting all day creates hidden injuries that derail your fitness goals. Learn how physical therapy can fix desk posture, prevent pain, and keep you active in 2026.
Winter Warriors: Staying Active When Cold Weather Tries to Sideline Your Goals
Don’t let cold weather derail your fitness goals. Discover physical therapy tips for staying active, preventing injuries, and maintaining motivation all winter long.
Midlife Fitness Made Simple: Start Moving Today
Discover how to start exercising after 40 with expert tips on strength training, mobility, and safe movement. Learn why it’s never too late to build fitness.
Thrive Through Menopause – Free Workshop
This introductory workshop blends clinical expertise and lived experience. Laura Cooper, DPT clinic director at Therapeutic Associates Athletic Club of Bend and Amanda Nelson and Emily Nordquist, Group Fitness Coordinators at Athletic Club of Bend, offer evidence-based insights and practical tools for navigating perimenopause and menopause.
New Year, New Movement: Why Starting with Physical Therapy Sets You Up for Success
Most fitness resolutions fail not because of low motivation, but due to poor planning. Consider starting with PT to set yourself up for long-term success.
Why Your Squat Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Safe
Is perfect squat form really the key to injury prevention? Discover what science says about movement, risk, and your body’s ability to adapt.
Understanding Your Inner Core: Why the Transverse Abdominis Matters
When people think of the core, they picture six-pack abs. But the real powerhouse lies deeper—within a group of muscles known as the inner core.
Weekend Wellness: Free Full-Body Fitness Class in Wilsonville
Start Your Weekend Strong! Hosted Every 4th Saturday of the Month at 10:00am Next Class: Saturday, October 25th Join us at Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy – Wilsonville for a free, invigorating 1-hour full-body fitness class designed to boost your energy, improve mobility, and help you feel your best. Whether you’re new to fitness or a seasoned mover, […]
How to Safely Return to Running After Having a Baby
Discover expert tips and exercises to safely return to running postpartum. Build a strong foundation and avoid injury with guidance from pelvic health PTs.
5 Essential Exercises to Prevent Common Spring Injuries
Training for a spring race or just getting active again? These 5 exercises can help you prevent common injuries as you return to your favorite activities.
Think your toes are just for decoration? Think again!
Next time you’re working on your fitness routine, don’t forget to give your toes some love—your balance and mobility will thank you!
Cardio for Heart Health: Tips & Benefits
Discover how aerobic exercise can boost your heart health. Explore diverse workouts, practical tips, and recent research to enhance your cardiovascular wellness.
Kickstart Your New Year’s Fitness Journey: Stay Injury-Free with These Tips
Stay injury-free while crushing your New Year’s fitness goals with these expert tips on warm-ups, form, hydration, and building a safe, sustainable routine.
Perimenopause to Menopause: Running Tips That Work
While menopause is a time of significant change, it doesn’t have to mark the end of your running adventures. With a few key strategies, you can continue to run safely, comfortably, and with confidence.
Health Tips for Better Posture
In this guide, we’ll share exercises and workstation adjustments that can help you maintain good posture, relieve neck and back strain, and improve shoulder health — all with minimal time investment.
Creating a Complete Fitness Program for Lifelong Wellness
An exercise program that incorporates strength training, stretching, balance activities and power work — rather than focusing on just one of these areas — is the ideal pathway to optimize your health and fitness.
Rediscovering Fitness: What My Personal Journey Taught Me
While getting fit or returning to an active lifestyle may seem daunting or impossible as we get older, the journey is well worth it!
Is Pilates Right for You? Common Questions Answered!
To help you get started with Pilates and understand its benefits, here are some common questions and answers that can guide you through the process and address any concerns you might have.
Feeling Unstable? Boost your Balance with 4 Simple Moves!
Good balance can help you stay on your feet, reduce your risk of injury, and improve your coordination. Boost your balance by adding these 4 exercises into your workouts.
Childhood Joy Meets Exercise – Hula Hooping for Fitness
When searching for a low-impact, whole-body exercise that’s fun and even offers a little nostalgia, try hula hooping!
Understanding Muscle Imbalance: A Key to Preventing Pain and Injury
Dive into what muscle imbalances are, how they happen, and most importantly, how you can keep them in check.
TRUE STUFF OR FLUFF: Do recovery sandals really help recovery?
Recovery sandals are purported to aid recovery after intense workouts or long-distance runs. So, do recovery sandals really work? Perhaps it is a “Yes, and … “
Finding Motivation — Advice from a Physical Therapist
In April, clinic director Jessica Dorrington crossed the finish line in the Boston Marathon. As she reflects on her experience she shares these tips for staying motivated to work toward your goals.
5 Effective Exercises for Your Ankles
Ankle flexibility, strength, and balance are essential for proper movement, injury prevention, and overall body balance and coordination. Incorporating these five exercises into your workout routine can help reduce the risk of injury and improve athletic performance.
