If you want to take your sports injury recovery to the next level, blood flow restriction (BFR) may be exactly what you’re looking for. BFR is gaining traction and is more and more substantiated via research as an effective method for gaining strength and performance under less demanding loads which... The post ELEVATE YOUR GAME: ENHANCING INJURY RECOVERY WITH BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION appeared first on Rose City Physical Therapy ..read more

Did you know that over 15 percent of American adults lack physical activity during their leisure time? We’re all aware of the health benefits of exercise, so why does it sometimes feel so difficult to stay active? If your yoga mat has been thrown to the back of the closet... The post FOUR WAYS YOU CAN START IMPROVING YOUR HEALTH, STRENGTH, AND FITNESS LEVELS TODAY! appeared first on Rose City Physical Therapy ..read more

Do You Have a Surgery Coming Up? We Can Help If you are planning an orthopedic surgery soon, pre-operative rehabilitation (‘Prehab’) is proven to help patients undergoing surgical procedures and achieve better outcomes significantly. Physical therapy before surgery can significantly impact your ability to recover faster and more thoroughly. Let's... The post ‘PREHAB’ (PRE-SURGICAL REHAB) HELPS OPTIMIZE SURGICAL OUTCOMES! appeared first on Rose City Physical Therapy ..read more

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. Don’t neglect dedicated post-surgical rehab to optimize your recovery and... The post FINDING RELIEF AFTER TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT appeared first on Rose City Physical Therapy ..read more

Have you been struggling to get over a bad case of tendonitis? Are you frustrated with how long it takes to recover from a tendon injury? At Rose City Physical Therapy, our physical therapists use the current best evidence to manage acute and chronic tendon injury to optimize your recovery.... The post HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN ALLEVIATE YOUR TENDON PROBLEMS appeared first on Rose City Physical Therapy ..read more

Common Reasons to Visit Your Physical Therapist Did you know that physical therapy can be used as a natural form of pain relief to treat many conditions? Unfortunately, it is often only after attempting more traditional medical approaches such as surgery and prescription painkillers that people realize physical therapy sessions... The post 5 CONDITIONS THAT PT HAS BEEN PROVEN TO TREAT appeared first on Rose City Physical Therapy ..read more

Have You Sustained a Sports Injury? Return to the Sport You Love with Physical Therapy! Did you know that according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, over 2 million high school athletes suffer from sports-related injuries annually? Additionally, 3.5 million kids under 14 receive treatment for sports-related injuries annually,... The post BOUNCING BACK FROM A SPORTS INJURY appeared first on Rose City Physical Therapy ..read more

May is national arthritis month. Arthritis may seem relatively benign - everyone knows someone who has arthritis. But here are some numbers that help put the problem of arthritis into perspective: Arthritis is the leading cause of disability. Arthritis affects 1 in 5 adults and 300,000 children 1/3 of working-age... The post MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE: PHYSICAL THERAPY & ARTHRITIS appeared first on Rose City Physical Therapy ..read more

Do you struggle with persistent pain in the soles of your feet? You're not alone. Millions of people suffer from pain or injury on the plantar (bottom) surface of their feet, which can significantly impact their daily lives. Fortunately, at Rose City Physical Therapy in Portland, OR, our physical therapists... The post HOW PHYSICAL THERAPY CAN HELP YOU OVERCOME FOOT PAIN appeared first on Rose City Physical Therapy ..read more

Arthritis Can Be Limiting - Find Relief with Our Licensed Physical Therapists Arthritis is a common joint pain issue that can affect people of all ages. And while there is no cure for arthritis, with physical therapy you can learn to manage your arthritic pain naturally. For many people with... The post ARTHRITIS CAN MAKE LIFE DIFFICULT – PT CAN LEAD TO RELIEF appeared first on Rose City Physical Therapy ..read more