Rose City Physical Therapy
Blog
RUN SAFE DURING THE SHORT, WET PACIFIC NW WINTERS
“It’s that time of the year for wet, dark winter running in the Pacific NW! To keep you safe and motivated for running, here are some new tips to help you run in these coming months. Limited daylight and the inevitable question, “Do I need to run today?” Know when...
HAVE YOU RUN INTO AN INJURY? FIND RELIEF WITH PT!
Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Running Injuries Running is an excellent way to improve your health and stay fit. Running, unfortunately, is associated with a variety of sports injuries. If you have sustained a running injury, physical therapy can help. Contact...
FALLING: RISK, IMPLICATIONS AND PREVENTION
When was the last time you fell? And why? Falls are a fact of life – whether occurring during recreation or sport, a pet getting under your feet, while performing work in the yard or falling off a ladder, tripping over a loose rug or crack in the sidewalk, or...
JUMPER’S KNEE
“Jumper’s Knee”, also known as patellar tendinopathy, is a painful condition characterized by stress to the patellar tendon most commonly caused by an overuse injury. The term Jumper’s Knee was first used in 1973 to describe an insertional tendinopathy, which is a...
FINDING RELIEF AFTER TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT
Have you had a recent total joint replacement of the knee or hip? Do you still have pain or weakness when walking, climbing stairs, or squatting down to retrieve a dropped item? You may benefit from physical therapy after surgery. At Rose City Physical Therapy and...
TRACK & FIELD SPORTS | STRENGTH & CONDITIONING, & INJURY PREVENTION
Overtraining, stiff hips, core instability, poor body mechanics…just a few of the many causes of injury for the track and field athlete. Track and Field athletes can have several different types of injury including, acute and chronic. Acute injuries may be...
PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP TENNIS PLAYERS DEALING WITH TENNIS ELBOW
Have you been dealing with an annoying ache in the back of your forearm and elbow after every tennis game you play? Have you noticed that ache turns to severe pain every time you bang into something? Are you frustrated now that your elbow hurts just lifting a cup...
HOW TO DECREASE ACL INJURIES IN FEMALE TEEN-ATHLETES
Did you know adolescent female athletes are up to eight times more likely to tear their ACL than males? Are you aware that there are proven methods for reducing this risk and enhancing performance simultaneously? Physical therapists are highly trained at...
DON’T LET TENNIS BOTHER YOUR KNEES EVER AGAIN!
Knee pain is common among tennis players of all ages and abilities. Have you noticed your knees seem stiff after playing a tennis match? Are you concerned about the swelling in your knee ever since pivoting to reach that backhand shot? At Rose City Physical Therapy...
WRIST PAIN: STRATEGIES TO SELF-MANAGE
Are you experiencing wrist pain? Does repetitive use cause your pain? This type of injury is common, especially from computer keyboarding and mouse use. Often, a few simple strategies and exercises are all it takes to reduce your pain and allow you to self-manage....