by Alpine Physical Therapy | May 5, 2017 | Aging and Active, Injury Prevention, muscle soreness, pain
When it comes to the general aches and pains we experience there is often one common culprit, arthritis. Although people know it by many different names (Uncle Arthur, degenerative joint disease, osteoarthrosis, degenerative osteoarthritis) over 51 million adults...
by Rob Hollander | May 3, 2017 | Aging and Active, golf, Injury Prevention, musculoskeletal, Physical Therapy
It’s estimated that about 29 million Americans each year hit the links for at least one round of golf. That’s 1 in 10 people in the U.S. according to the National Golf Foundation. But while golf is often considered a safe, low-impact, leisurely activity for people of...
by Rob Hollander | Apr 7, 2017 | Injury Prevention, muscle soreness
Many people experience posterior thigh tightness from time to time and often tightness and pain can become a recurrent injury theme throughout one’s lifetime. This often leads to people trying many different hamstring stretching and strengthening approaches, yet they...
by Rob Hollander | Apr 7, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Running
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...
