Our Knees: ‘Canaries in the Coal Mine’ of Movement & Exercise Issues
Seattle physical therapist Erik Norwood doesn’t mince words when talking about the docile nature of the largest and perhaps most complicated joint in the human body. “Our knees are very passive players within our bodies,” […]
5 Tips for Preventing Injury When Returning to Activity
After nearly six months of home quarantines, social distancing, gym closures, and cancelled/postponed athletic seasons, it’s been difficult for many to maintain consistent workout routines. But, as more people begin settling into “new normals” related […]
Will Running Damage Your Knees? Studies Say No.
Is running bad for your knees? Physical therapists say this is a common question among both avid runners and those who may start running for exercise or to participate in that first 5K. It’s a question that highlights a […]
Treat DIY Home Improvement Projects Like a Workout
The past several weeks has proven that most people are not inclined to sit idle at home as the world protects itself from the coronavirus. On the contrary, as people […]
Summer Pro Tip: Wear your flip-flops with caution
Warmer weather means lighter clothing all around, and footwear is no exception. But before you grab the flip-flops for summer outings and activities, physical therapists join other medical professionals in offering a word […]
Creating New Health Habits to Get Through the Pandemic
Many of our daily routines have been upended by COVID-19 and the attempts we’ve all made to abide by phrases that weren’t so familiar at the start of 2020: social […]
Walk Away from Back Pain & Toward a Healthier You
The man who wrote the words, “We hold these truths to be self-evident,” was later quick to document what he discovered to be another unquestioning truth. “The sovereign invigorator of […]
Physical Therapists Offering Virtual ‘Telehealth’ Visits
It’s said that necessity is the mother of invention. The team at Renew Physical Therapy is proving this by offering a new way to see and help patients during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) […]
5 Exercise Ideas Amid COVID-19 Social Distancing
As the country bands together to slow the spread of COVID-19 (a.k.a., the coronavirus) through the practice of social distancing, many have found their regularly exercise routines disrupted. Gym closures, group fitness class cancellations and the closing of popular parks and trails have become commonplace, making […]
Seattle Health: Your Surgery Delayed by COVID-19? PT Can Help.
In an attempt to salvage supplies and resources during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, many U.S. hospitals and medical institutions have opted to postpone elective surgeries. This includes non-emergency surgeries scheduled […]
