musculoskeletal Archives - Alpine Physical Therapy & Spine Care

Can Someone Really be Double Jointed? Your Guide to Joint Hypermobility

by Rob Hollander | Sep 21, 2022 | health and wellness, Injury Prevention, musculoskeletal, Physical Therapy

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...

Shoulder Strengthening Exercises for Summer Recreation

by Rob Hollander | Jun 15, 2022 | Aging and Active, Injury Prevention, musculoskeletal, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder

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,...

A New Approach to Understanding Chronic or Persistent Pain

by Rob Hollander | Mar 30, 2022 | Aging and Active, back pain, Chronic Pain, health and wellness, musculoskeletal, pain, Physical Therapy, Spine Care

On the surface, pain seems like a pretty simple concept to understand. We’ve all experienced some level of discomfort related to an injury or activity over time. However, there are vast differences between individuals on how we perceive pain and how our bodies respond...

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...

Back Pain: How You Stand Today Impacts Your Back’s Health Tomorrow

by Melanie Herron | Feb 19, 2021 | Injury Prevention, low back pian, muscle soreness, musculoskeletal, pain, Spine Care, Uncategorized

Your spine or backbone is your body’s foundation and central support structure. It is a critical component of your health and wellbeing. Your spine helps you sit, walk, run, bend, and twist. The way you position your body to perform these functions can alter the...