Repetitive movements can cause pain, injury in new parents
While injuries such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow — known as repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) — are often linked to an occupation or some type of sports or recreation activity, Bend physical therapist Scott Weber points out that the physical...
Winter Olympics highlight importance of balance, flexibility
As millions marvel at the world’s top competitors performing athletic feats on cold, wet and slippery surfaces during this month’s 2018 Winter Olympics, Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander sees an ideal educational opportunity for local athletes and fitness-minded...
Take a Deep Breath!
Learn how breathing can improve you stress management, ability to relax, lessen pain and improve your core strength. Have you ever really payed attention to the quality of your breathing? For most of us, breathing is in the background of our awareness during our daily...
Wintertime Shoveling Tips
As winter progresses and the snow falls proper technique with shoveling can save your body from injury risk. While most of us cross our fingers for a light snow to melt quickly, as we know from “snowpacolypse” last year, those bigger dumps are coming at some point....
Be safe by being aware of the signs of overtraining
As the New Year serves as the starting line for many who are bound and determined to get into shape this year, Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander is quick to remind well-meaning people that overtraining is a real thing – and if it’s not identified early, it can...
Ward Off Holiday Stress with Exercise
When the holiday season leaves sleepless and tense from the stresses of commitments, crowds, shopping and entertaining, Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander has a suggestion: sweat away that stress by making exercise a part of your holiday tradition. “Pretty much any...
Get strong for Ski Season this year!
4 Exercises to improve your skiing. Stoked on the upcoming ski/snowboard season? Now that the snow has begun to fall Alpine Physical Therapy has got your back with some quick exercises to improve your strength and performance this year and prevent those...
Strength training can be effective in reducing blood pressure
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 67 million adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Of this staggering number, about 70 percent use medication to treat the condition. Beyond medication, of course, another effective (and natural) course...
Physical therapy plays critical role in breast cancer treatment, rehab
Researchers from the Netherlands in 2015 found that a combination of supervised strength and aerobic training during the early stages of breast cancer treatment reduces fatigue while helping patients increase muscle fitness. Studies have also shown moderate exercise...