Therapist Spotlight: Meet Tana Chiarelli
Meet Tana! ? This month, Tana Chiarelli, PT, DPT, shares why she enjoys being a physical therapist at Renew Physical Therapy.
Step Away From Your Desk and Stretch!
Working at a desk job requires you to sit for extended periods of time, which can often lead to slouching and low blood circulation. It is important to pause, stand up, […]
5 Tips to Relieve Back Pain
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints among people of all ages and occupations. When the nerve root or herniated disc is pinched, a condition called lumbar […]
Video: Skiing & Snowboarding Exercises
Ski and snowboard season is just around the corner! Kelly Johnson, PTA S&C Coach at Renew Physical Therapy, shares five common exercises to prepare and stay in shape for ski […]
5 Exercises to Prepare for Ski & Snowboard Season
Ski and snowboard season is just around the corner! Whether you’re experienced or new to the slopes, staying in shape will help prevent injuries from occurring. Kelly Johnson, PTA S&C […]
5 Tips for Proper Skiing Stance
Hitting the slopes this winter? The Pacific Northwest is the home of beautiful Mount Rainier and will be the place for many Seattle skiers this year. As you prepare for […]
Use RICE for First-Aid, ‘Active Recovery’ for Long-Term Healing
For decades, the standard and recommended response to an injured muscle, tendon or ligament was to “apply RICE,” an acronym that stands for a protocol of rest, ice, compression and elevation. Yet these days, the application of RICE as a […]
5 Exercises for Improving Balance, Preventing Falls
When we’re young, falls are treated as teaching opportunities. “Get back on your feet, brush yourself off and keep moving toward your goals,” we were told. But as we age, […]
Parents: Be Aware of the Signs of Sports Injuries
As student-athletes train over the summer, preparing to head back to the practice fields later this season, injuries are going to happen. Despite concerted efforts to reduce and prevent sports […]
6 Common Summer Activity Mistakes, and Their Solutions
For many, summer is defined by a whirlwind of outdoor activity, a natural response to warmer, brighter and warmer days. But as we venture out into the sun for yard work, bike rides, morning […]
