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 […]
Happy National Physical Therapy Month!
October is National Physical Therapy Month! To honor this month, Renew Physical Therapy wants to give back to our Columbia City and Hillman City communities for supporting our business for […]
Top 6 Physical Therapy Myths during National PT Month
October is National Physical Therapy month, a time when physical therapists not only celebrate their profession, but also educate others about the role physical therapy plays in improving the health and vitality of their […]
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, […]
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 […]
Seattle Wellness: Positive Attitude Reaps Healthful Rewards
“Mind over matter” may seem a bit cliché when it comes to health and science, but in Erik Norwood’s world, a positive attitude plays an undeniable role in reaching and maintaining […]
How to Talk Positively to Your Kids About Exercise
All kids need exercise. Stacks of scientific research through the years support the myriad ways exercise helps young bodies and minds as they develop and grow. It’s important, then, for parents to encourage their children to be active and develop healthful […]
New Exercise Guidelines Stress Movement as Medicine
According to new fitness guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services in late 2018, 80 percent of U.S. adults and kids aren’t getting all the exercise […]
