Therapeutic Associates North Portland Physical Therapy (PACE)

When Madeline Patton was diagnosed with scoliosis at 13 years old, the reality of her situation felt scary and overwhelming to the teen. Once she came to terms with her condition, she set out to defy the odds, embarking on a physical therapy journey and refusing to accept that there was nothing she could do to improve the curves in her spine.

An avid outdoorsman, Charlie Anderson spends every season out enjoying the activities and adventures that Central Oregon is known for. So, when a tree decided to interrupt one of his ski days last winter, the resulting knee injury derailed his life. But with the experts at Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy – Athletic Club of Bend on his side, Charlie was able to avoid surgery and recovered in time to hit the slopes before the ski season even ended.

After many years of dealing with chronic hip pain and pelvic floor discomfort, Karen Garcia embarked on a life-changing physical therapy journey. Learning that her two challenges, which seemed separate, were actually connected, was a moment of revelation for Karen. She hopes that by sharing her story, other women will have the same “Ah-Ha” moment that she did.

One of the highest awards in dance competition, the platinum had begun to seem out of reach for Savannah Lash as she faced challenges with decreasing flexibility and increasing pain. Physical therapy changed everything and gave the high school athlete the tools to reach her dreams.