Melanie Herron, Author at Alpine Physical Therapy & Spine Care

Lymphedema: The Silent Byproduct of Cancer Therapies

by Melanie Herron | Dec 7, 2021 | health and wellness, Lymphedema, Physical Therapy, Women's Health

For the better part of a year, Haley underwent breast cancer surgery and chemotherapy before she received the all-clear. The sense of relief and feeling of strength was truly inspirational yet surreal. To celebrate her victory, Haley and her family traveled to Hawaii....

Fighting Back: How to Slow or Stop the Progression of Age-Related Decline

by Melanie Herron | Sep 17, 2021 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy

Today, it is not uncommon to hear about concussions in football players and athletes and the resulting traumatic brain injuries. But you may be surprised to learn that falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries. And as we age, the risk of having a...

Balance Tips When Recovering From a Lower Extremity Injury

by Melanie Herron | Sep 17, 2021 | Aging and Active, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy, sport strength

Have you ever sprained your ankle and then sprained it again and again? Before we explain why this happens, we must first explain proprioception. Close your eyes and raise your right arm above your head. Now raise your left and try to mimic its height and bend,...

How to Get More Out of Your Cycling Season: Cycling Stretching Tips for Every Ability

by Melanie Herron | Aug 20, 2021 | cycling, health and wellness, Injury Prevention, muscle soreness, musculoskeletal, Physical Therapy, recreation, Spine Care, sport strength, Uncategorized

The beauty of living in Central Oregon is our year-round recreational opportunities and the effortless flow from one seasonal activity to the next. One favorite is biking – both mountain and road. Even though we are well into biking season, and some are...

Scraping the Surface: A Real Solution for Tendinopathy Sufferers

by Melanie Herron | Jul 21, 2021 | health and wellness, Injury Prevention, muscle soreness, musculoskeletal, pain, Physical Therapy, Running, sport strength

Michelle has been a distance runner for much of her life. And now, at 50, she is acutely aware of the slow deterioration of her body, something she intends to fight to maintain her active lifestyle. She eats a healthy diet, meditates, and exercises daily. But despite...