One of the best ways to stay fit and healthy is to keep moving. According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), “Physical therapists (PTs) are movement experts who improve quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient...
The holiday season brings many wonderful things to Central Oregonians. Snow has fallen in the mountains, the first ski tracks or snowshoe treks have been made, and we look forward to visits with friends and family in the upcoming weeks. For some of us, managing...
Double jointedness is a common term used to describe what medicine refers to as Joint Hypermobility. It is defined as the ability to move the joints beyond what is considered a normal range of motion. It is a hereditary disorder of connective tissues (ligaments) that...
When your joints are properly aligned, the muscles surrounding those joints work efficiently to keep you moving well. While alignment tends to be a hot topic around the spine, we LOVE to talk about it in your feet! We’ve decided to spotlight one of our favorite...
As the seasons change in Central Oregon, we often move seamlessly from one recreational activity to the next. Whether you participate in pickleball, tennis, golf, paddle sports, or fly fishing, increasing your shoulder strength can lead to improved performance,...
It starts as a dull, aching pain in the front of the knee. Perhaps you notice it when you walk down the stairs or squat or when you struggle to get up after prolonged sitting. Eventually, it begins to hurt when walking, running, and skiing, which impacts how you...
