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, stretch, and get your blood flowing throughout the day. Renew Physical Therapy shares five simple exercises and stretches that can be performed right at your […]
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 radiculopathy occurs, which can be both painful and self-limiting. By doing exercises and seeking hands-on therapy, you can lessen the pain and continue doing the […]
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 season. Watch here:
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 Coach at Renew Physical Therapy, shares five common exercises to prepare and stay in shape for ski season: 1. Skater Hops: Hopping side-to side-from one […]
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 ski season, we want to make sure your experience is fun and safe. Having the proper skiing stance will lessen the likelihood of skiing injuries. […]
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 treatment for these sports-type soft-tissue injuries isn’t 100 percent supported by science. Multiple studies have come out over the years which question the wisdom behind our reliance 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, falls take on a much greater significance. According to Seattle physical therapist Erik Norwood, when someone of advanced age falls, they tend to suffer greater distress to their health […]
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 injuries, it’s impossible to eliminate them from sports. So in order to ensure injuries are diagnosed and treated quickly, before they worsen, it’s paramount parents and […]
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 jogs, long hikes and swimming at the beach, people should take care to avoid common summer exercise mistakes that can put them at risk of injury. Yes, we all get excited when […]