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Dancers, The Artistic Athlete and Physical Therapy

Written By Pro Physio on April 6, 2018

Dancers and Athletic Injuries Although dancers are often known as artists, in reality they should also be known as athletes. The demands of taking daily classes often leads to overuse injuries. The most common overuse injuries include the joints of the... Read More


Ski Injury Prevention

Written By Pro Physio on April 6, 2018

Skiing is one of the favorite winter recreational activities for those of us that are blessed enough to live in the great northwest. However, skiing while being a very fun sport for most recreational athletes, is a sport that requires... Read More


How Can Physical Therapy Help After a Car Accident?

Written By Cory Murray, DPT on April 6, 2018

How Can Physical Therapy Help After a Car Accident?   This blog speaks to motor vehicle accidents (MVA), and how physical therapy can be an instrumental tool in helping you return to your optimal life post-accident. MVA’s are quite common and can... Read More


Physical Therapy For Back Spasm Relief

Written By Jill Sippos, MPT on April 6, 2018

Physical Therapy For Back Spasm Relief   One minute you are sipping your coffee and the next moment you bend over to tie your shoe and BAM- a severe muscle spasm in your back sends you doubled over in pain, unable to... Read More


Tennis Elbow - It's Not Just For Athletes

Written By Pro Physio on April 6, 2018

  Even though lateral epicondylitis is commonly referred to as tennis elbow, less the 5% of all cases occur in people who play tennis. Activities that require force, such as lifting, twisting, or pulling can damage the tendon. Forceful activities, such... Read More


Benefits of AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill Training

Written By Cory Murray, DPT on April 6, 2018

One of the most common complaints that I often hear as a physical therapist is my patient’s telling me that they stopped hiking, running, or even decreasing the amount of time they walk during the day, due to ankle, knee,... Read More


Physical Therapy for the Triathlete and Triathlon Performance

Written By Pro Physio on April 6, 2018

Physical Therapy: Helping Prepare Your Body for the Rigorous Demands of Triathlon Triathlons are one of the ultimate endurance races an individual can participate in. While competing in any form of a triathlon you are not only testing your body’s maximum... Read More


Back Pain Relief With Physical Therapy

Written By Pro Physio on April 6, 2018

Back Pain Relief   If you are reading this thenyou are likely one of the nearly two-thirds of Americans that have a history of low back pain. According to the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) “Move Forward” Low Back Pain survey, 37... Read More


Heel Pain: Causes and Treatment

Written By Pro Physio on April 6, 2018

    While there are multiple conditions that may cause heel pain, plantar fasciitis is the most common culprit. The plantar fascia, also known as the plantar aponeurosis is a strong layer of white fibrous tissue located beneath the skin on the... Read More


Achieving Optimal Knee Support: Knee Instability and Braces

Written By Pro Physio on April 3, 2018

How to Achieve Optimal Knee Support A common question that I often get from friends or patients who are currently experiencing knee pain is, “Should I currently be using a knee brace to alleviate these frustrating symptoms I experience while trying... Read More


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