The ability to maintain our balance is linked to multiple processes in our body including muscles and joints, vision, and our inner ear. As we get older, there are changes in all of these systems that...
Misconception #1: All physical therapists are the same
Physical therapists all come from different backgrounds including training, continued education, and personal experiences. These varying characteristics...
With spring finally trying to break through the Portland grey skies, a lot of people are moving their exercise routines outdoors. From biking to jogging to dog walking, people are excited to stretch...
There are few exercises that exist that are more beneficial than the squat. Contrary to popular belief, when properly coached and progressed, squats are an excellent training tool for improving leg...
Rain is no stranger to the colder months here in the Pacific Northwest. This winter has not only seen a fair share of rain but also a higher than normal amount of snowfall. With those falls typically...
Pregnancy is an exciting time for a woman, as well as, a time of many physical musculoskeletal changes as the body prepares for birth. Both during and after pregnancy the abdominals will actually separate...
Posted by: Jen Craft PT, DPT
Though the weather outside is frightful, there’s no reason to place your bike in storage for the winter and give up on your commute. With a little bit of prep work and extra...
Statistically speaking, every person traveling in a motorized vehicle will be in an accident at one point in their lifetime. On average, there are more than 6 million car accidents on the roads annually...
At Therapydia, we provide individualized, scrupulous assessment and effective treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction utilizing precise manual therapy techniques among other modalities. Our goal is...
The temporomandibular joint is probably the most used joint in the body and, as such, it takes a serious beating. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (or TMD/TMJ) prevalence in the USA is estimated...