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By Karl Kolbeck, PT, OCS, SCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, CO-OWNER Don’t forget about Leaf Day Pickup! Check the dates below to find out when Leaf Day Pickup is coming to your neighborhood. Portland Leaf Day Pickup Info 2019 Leaf Day Districts & Schedule 12 Tips for Avoiding Low Back Pain While Raking Leaves Fall is arguably the

Original Article Published on Arthritis Foundation May is National Arthritis Month and Rose City Physical Therapy would like to spread the word about joint health, prevention, and treatment. Arthritis is one of the most widespread health conditions in the United States affecting one in four adults – over 54 million men and women. We’ve selected

Article Featured on APTA An extensive review of more than 100 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) strongly supports exercise interventions as a way to reduce both the risk of falls among adults 65 and older and the actual number of those who experience a fall. What’s less clear are some of the nuances of that finding—such as

Article by Mike Reinold | Featured on mikereinold.com Great systemic review in the July-August issue of Journal of Athletic Training reviewing noncontact mechanisms of ACL injuries.  Actually the issue has a few articles that I like and will be reviewing in future posts. While none of the information in this article is necessarily new, the authors

By Rose City Physical Therapy Rose City Physical Therapy specializes in orthopedic and sports injury physical therapy. Please visit our staff page to learn more about our Board-Certified Orthopedic Specialists. Our highly-trained physical therapists have decades of experience in orthopedic physical therapy and will work with you to design individualized treatment programs to help reduce

By Rose City Physical Therapy | Graphic Design by Kistner Creative No one wants to live in pain. But no one should put their health at risk in an effort to be pain free. Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain—and opioid risks include depression, overdose, and addiction, plus withdrawal

By Karl Kolbeck, PT, OCS, SCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, CO-OWNER Its common runners ask me if treadmill running is the same as running outdoors. Most frequently this question comes from patients who are runners and undergoing physical therapy during injury recovery, the ‘gym runner’ using the treadmill for fitness and cardio exercise, or the recreational and fitness

By Karl Kolbeck, PT, OCS, SCS, COMT, FAAOMPT, CO-OWNER Part 1 Off your seat and on and you feet! “Sitting Disease’ has been coined by the scientific community; however, has not been formally recognized by the medical community as a diagnosable disease. Yet. Apply the “30-30 Rule” or “60-60 Rule”; for every 30 minutes sitting get