Winter is finally over (we think!). Tis the season for weekend fun runs, charity 5Ks and Bend’s own Pole Pedal Paddle. As you dust off your running shoes and get out to hit the pavement or our local trails it’s important to avoid some common early season...
As we approach St. Patrick’s day 2017 Alpine PT is happy to give you a few tips on how to celebrate safely without risking a case of the dreaded “India Pale Elbow” (or IPE). Many libations have been limited by a burning sensation over the elbow and a...
So what is up with all these people we see walking around with colorful tape on their shoulders, knees, necks…wherever? We’ve seen more and more of it around town, on TV, and at sporting events. At a certain point I had to accept that this was not just a fad and...
There is soreness, and then there is pain. It’s important to not confuse the two. To active people and athletes of all levels, the inability to recognize the differences between muscle soreness and pain can mean pushing your body – your muscles and joints – to the...
As winter begins to wind down and both recreational and competitive runners begin to look forward to warmer weather and perhaps the first their first race of the year, Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander urges runners to train thoughtfully with an eye toward...
