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Connect & Beyond PT
Nov 2, 2016
To Warm Up Or Not, That Is The Question
No matter what type of exercise you do, you might be leaving out a very important step—the warmup. Warming up has been shown to be the...
Connect & Beyond PT
Oct 14, 2016
Time For A Change
Happy Fall! The leaves are turning, rain is falling, soups on the stove and we are bundling up. As we adjust to these shorter days,...
Connect & Beyond PT
Sep 30, 2016
Getting Back In The Game
Life never really slows down. First, we work our tails off all week. Then, we have family responsibilities. When the kids are young, it’s...
Connect & Beyond PT
Jul 25, 2016
Caring For Yourself During Pregnancy, Delivery and Beyond
American Physical Therapy Association Section on Women’s Health Vision Statement: “Transforming society by optimizing movement for a...
Connect & Beyond PT
Jul 8, 2016
What Works For Your Neighbor, May Not Work For You
Recently of my patients said to me, “It’s amazing how many of my friends and neighbors have their opinions of what may fix my back”....
Connect & Beyond PT
Jun 21, 2016
Just Keep Swimming
Individuals with bone density issues are often told to give up swimming as it does not help with their bone density. It is generally...
Connect & Beyond PT
Jun 1, 2016
Consider PT First
Consider PT First- Let your PT analyze your pain Mechanical vs. Inflammatory pain: Which is it? Whenever I meet a new patient, I tell...
Connect & Beyond PT
Apr 28, 2016
Happy Birthday to Connect!
Four years ago DeeAnn, Sue Ellen and Diane launched our bricks and mortar at 17120 Pilkington. It has been such a fun ride and we have...
Connect & Beyond PT
Apr 15, 2016
Hot or Cold?
Have you have ever strained your back, tweaked your neck or sprained your ankle? The question arises: “Should I use heat or ice? “ Ice...
Connect & Beyond PT
Mar 20, 2016
Why Aren't My Kegel's Working?
I don’t know about you, but more and more I am reading and hearing about fitness coaches encouraging folks to contract their pelvic floor...
Connect & Beyond PT
Mar 18, 2016
Oh These Times They Are A 'Changing
If you live in Oregon, you can’t help but notice that change is literally under foot and in the air! Daffodils, Daphne, Cherry Blossoms,...
Connect & Beyond PT
Feb 6, 2016
No Bones About It
There is encouraging news for those of you with bone density issues. A recent study on osteoporosis and yoga was reviewed in the New York...
Connect & Beyond PT
Jan 22, 2016
We're On A Roll
Many of you may have heard of, or even possess, a foam roller, but have no idea what it is for or how to use it. Often called the poor...
Connect & Beyond PT
Jan 16, 2016
You've Got Stress? Yes...I Guess
Welcome to 2016! We are excited to kick off the New Year by beginning a blog for Connect PT. The culture at Connect is one of...