October is National Physical Therapy month, a time when physical therapists like Rob Hollander of Bend not only celebrate their profession, but also educate others about the role physical therapy plays in improving the health and vitality of...
For decades, the standard and recommended response to an injured muscle, tendon or ligament was to “apply RICE,” an acronym that stands for a protocol of rest, ice, compression and elevation. Yet these days, according to Bend physical...
by Ron Carpenter, PT, OCS Most people experience shoulder pain at some time in their lives. You can help your sore shoulder or hopefully avoid this condition altogether by improving your posture. Shoulder impingement is a common form of shoulder pain in...
With high school sports starting up soon and NFL training camps in full swing, concussions are certain to ramp up within the mainstream consciousness. And, while talk will often point to conventional wisdom which states that “time and rest” are the best and only...
Do you find yourself unable to exercise between the business of a typical work week and family responsibilities, but get after it with exercise and recreation during the weekend? As with many, you are the typical “weekend warrior”. Exercise and activity are...
As a large portion of the nation’s attention turns to the “March Madness” NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in the coming days, Bend physical therapist Rob Hollander says now is an ideal time to educate fans, young competitors and even...
