Robert Umstadter, Author at Therapydia Portland Physical Therapy

Author: Robert Umstadter

Referred Pain: Why pain is not always about its location

Written by Robert Umstadter on June 3, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Too painful and stiff to move, he walked in with his head slightly off to the side and rigid. He began by telling me that something was off in his shoulder blade area, aggravated from an earlier exercise....

Eyes wide (CrossFit) Open

Written by Robert Umstadter on April 5, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Well it came and went in a FLASH! The 2014 CrossFit Open closed out on Monday at 5 PM and ended a five-week anxiety filled max effort attempt at my first ever Open. Being relatively new to CrossFit...

Marc Who?

Written by Robert Umstadter on March 28, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

The fundamental nature of sport pushes athletes, both professional and recreational, to exceedingly greater levels of physical and mental performance. World and personal records quickly become the...

Bringing Your A Game to Sporting Events

Written by Robert Umstadter on March 21, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Earlier this month I had the privilege to attend a first responder course that was targeted for physical therapists and other clinicians who work or volunteer at various sporting events. As I have...

Clinic Director Josh Zavertnik Keynote Speaker at Oregon Physical Therapy Association Conference

Written by Robert Umstadter on March 11, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

Therapydia Portland Clinic Director, Josh Zavertnik, will be a keynote speaker at this year’s Oregon Physical Therapy Association’s Annual Conference. His talk is titled “CrossFit...

Omega Wave, Physical Therapy and Human Performance

Written by Robert Umstadter on February 24, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

When it comes to movement, performance or anyone of our biological systems the nervous system is front and center. Elements of respiration, digestion and muscle activity all rely on our nervous system...

Evolution, not resolution

Written by Robert Umstadter on January 29, 2014. Posted in Uncategorized.

With the dawn of the New Year comes the rush of excitement at the opportunity to “start anew” in the coming months. Resolutions, goals and hard-core commitments are often laid out in front of us as...

The gift that keeps on giving

Written by Robert Umstadter on December 31, 2013. Posted in Uncategorized.

This time of year is one of my most favorite times. The weather is cool and crisp, Thanksgiving and Christmas always take me back to fond childhood memories and it is a time to slow down a bit and reflect...

Pain and the Brain part 2

Written by Robert Umstadter on December 4, 2013. Posted in Uncategorized.

Pain and performance I can understand if you glossed over the other parts of this article, it did get a little nerdy and a little dense. However, you’ll want to perk up and take note as we explore how...

Pain and the Brain part 1

Written by Robert Umstadter on November 27, 2013. Posted in Uncategorized.

Pain is in the brain 100% of the time. Let me say that again with several dramatic pauses. Pain, is in the brain, 100% of the time. This statement isn’t meant to offend or call anyone “crazy.” Well,...