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FINGER FLEXOR PULLEY INJURIES BACKGROUND, INJURIES, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION
Trivia: Did you know finger flexor pulley injuries are among the most common climbing injuries, coming in at an estimated 33% of all rock climbing injuries?1,2 Additionally, it is almost exclusively a rock climbing-specific injury, as it often requires crimping...
BACK IN THE GAME: GUIDELINES FOR SAFE RETURN TO SPORTS AFTER INJURY
Most athletes agree that an injury is devastating. It takes you out of training and can make you feel you’ve undone years of progress. Worse of all, it prevents you from playing the sport you love! But you can often return to your sport after an injury–it’s just...
BOUNCE BACK STRONG: RECOVERING FROM A SHOULDER INJURY
Have you recently injured your shoulder? If so, you know an impaired shoulder significantly impacts your daily life. Depending on the injury, you may wake up in the middle of the night due to shoulder pain, struggle to reach overhead, or even find it impossible to...
BOUNCE BACK STRONG: RECOVERING FROM A SHOULDER INJURY
Have you recently injured your shoulder? If so, you know an impaired shoulder significantly impacts your daily life. Depending on the injury, you may wake up in the middle of the night due to shoulder pain, struggle to reach overhead, or even find it impossible to...
CLIMBING INJURIES AND YOU
Chances are you have met someone who has experienced injury at the local crag. Whether it is someone taping their fingers together to protect a “flexor pulley” at Smith Rock, cross-training at our neighbor’s Movement Gym in Portland, Oregon, to support their...
UNLOCKING RELIEF: BENEFITS OF MANUAL THERAPY FOR EFFECTIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT
Are you living with persistent pain? Does it impact your ability to perform day-to-day tasks or enjoy your favorite recreational activities? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything, and none of it has worked? If so, then you should consider manual therapy for pain...
FUEL YOUR RECOVERY: ACCELERATING SPORTS INJURY RECOVERY WITH PROPER NUTRITION
Exploring the connection between athletics and nutrition Athletes who want a winning edge require proper nutrition. When you give your body the right fuel by hydrating and eating a balanced diet specific to the demands of your sport, you will maximize your athletic...
RELIEF AND RECOVERY: EFFECTIVE OPTIONS FOR SHOULDER PAIN TREATMENT
Is shoulder pain disrupting your sleep? Do you find it hard to reach overhead or even behind your back? Our dedicated physical therapists at Rose City Physical Therapy in Portland, OR, are here to assist. Our comprehensive approach ensures we offer effective...
A GUIDE TO POST-OP REHAB FOR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY
Are you scheduled for a total knee replacement? You probably know this procedure has a lengthy rehabilitation period, lasting up to a year. Rehab for knee replacement surgery might feel intimidating, but the experts at Rose City Physical Therapy are here to guide...
UNDERSTANDING WHIPLASH ASSOCIATED DISORDERS: CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND THE ROLE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IN RECOVERY
Introduction Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD) are a complex and often misunderstood set of injuries that can occur as a result of a sudden and forceful movement of the neck. Commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, and falls, whiplash...