If you are among the majority of the population that experiences low back pain, remember that physical therapy should be your first line of defense to recovery so you can get back to doing what you enjoy!
Breathing is a fundamental root of life. However just because you are breathing doesn’t mean you are using your most efficient and effective mode of breath.
Strength loss is a natural part of the aging process, but that does not mean we can’t work on getting stronger. In fact, it means strength training is even more important for older adults.
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 ... "
Tennis elbow is named for its high incidence in the sport of tennis, but is an overuse injury that is common in individuals whose jobs require repetitive gripping, heavy lifting, or various non-neutral wrist postures.
Many people struggle with the question of whether to prioritize sleep or exercise. The quick and easy answer (when you are really in a bind), is prioritize sleep. However, both sleep and exercise are very important to our overall wellness.
If you have pain in your jaw on one or both sides, you may have TMD, sometimes referred to as TMJ. Our skilled physical therapists are educated and experienced in treating this disorder and can help get you on the road to recovery.
The road we travel will have hills, peaks, valleys, and some potholes. Luckily, there are many things we can do to maximize our health and our ability to navigate this journey with more peace, grace, and comfort. THE FOUR PILLARS Think of your health as a house on top of...
Throughout the world, scientists and doctors have been working diligently to understand the prolonged, adverse effects of Post-COVID Syndrome. Also known as long-COVID or long-haulers, the condition is defined by a wide-range of symptoms that last weeks, or even months, after a person no longer has any detectable virus in their body. While research is underway to test several theories about what causes symptoms to persist, experts remain unable...
What is a Concussion? A concussion is an injury to the brain that can happen after a hit to the head or as a result of any force that causes shaking of the head. Concussions can occur to any athlete, at any skill level, and the symptoms may not appear...
Stretching. Everyone knows they need to do it, but it is often the first thing cut from a routine when you’re strapped for time. Here’s a quick and simple pre-workout stretch routine that can help prepare the muscles for activity and reduce the risk for injury, all in under two...
The Temporomandibular Complex (TMC) The Temporomandibular Complex (TMC) is the medical term for your jaw, the jaw joint, and the surrounding muscles that control chewing and jaw movement. This complex includes the muscles of mastication (chewing) and the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), which includes tendons and ligaments of the jaw. You...
Like with any exercise, pushup form plays a factor in achieving the desired outcomes – both for targeting the proper muscle groups, and for injury prevention.
The physical therapy team at Therapeutic Associates South Hillsboro Physical Therapy takes pride in being a resource for the expansive Hillsboro community. The clinic boasts an upbeat, fun atmosphere where patients of all ages - from infants to great grandparents and everyone in between - are supported and inspired to work hard to reach their goals.
As someone who enjoys the outdoors and being active, Jocelyn Davis understands the importance of pain-free movement and values the opportunity to help people achieve it, both in her role as administrative coordinator and as a massage therapist.
Bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling can wake up those aches and pains that tend to lay low during the slower activity levels of the winter months, and put us in positions susceptible to injury. But gardening does not have to be harmful to the body.
Physical therapist Bailey Ouellette is committed to providing personalized care designed to help people reach their individual goals. With two little kids of her own, she enjoys family outings and adventures whether at the local parks or during trips to the beach.
PT Irene Morrow enjoys getting to know and working with patients of all ages and abilities. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys balancing relaxation and adventure.
For physical therapist Emily Quinn, specializing in developmental pediatric PT was a natural career progression. Play for Emily is not only part of her professional life, but it’s what keeps her enjoying life outside of work, too.
If you have had a break from running due to the cold winter or injury there are essential steps to prepare your body to minimize injury risk and enjoy a pain-free running season.
Here are 5 stretches/ exercises that you can do the next time you go camping to get a better night's sleep and truly immerse yourself in all the outdoors have to offer.
