by Impact Physical Therapy | Dec 14, 2021 | Back Pain, Pain Relief
Low back pain is the most common condition that physical therapists treat in their offices, including here at Impact. In fact, 25% of Americans report they experienced an episode of low back pain in the past 3 months. And sadly, low back pain is the #1 cause of...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Nov 20, 2021 | Arthritis
1 out of 5 Americans over the age of 40 has some level of osteoarthritis building in their knees. Osteoarthritis is a natural process of joints changing in response to time and to the forces placed on them. Osteoarthritis is affected by “nature” and “nurture” factors...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
That’s right! The founding of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) occurred 100 years ago in October 1921. Originally known as “reconstruction aides,” physical therapists became noteworthy healthcare providers through the rehabilitation of injured World...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Sep 17, 2021 | Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Seasonal
It’s time for fall! Pumpkin spice lattes, cardigan sweaters, and foggy mornings are in the near future. Also, apples and pears are now in season and pumpkin patches with corn mazes are opening. Read below to learn about some local orchards and farms to explore before...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Jul 19, 2021 | Healthy Living, Sports
Disc golf or “Tin Lid Golf” as it was 1st described in 1927 was invented in Bladworth,Saskatchewan, Canada. It is believed to have been started by Ronald Franklin Gibsonand buddies playing on their elementary school ground. They threw 4” round tin lids at4’ sandy...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Jun 18, 2021 | Healthy Living
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” -Lao-tzu Robert Sallis, MD, family physician and sports medicine doctor with Kaiser Permanente states “Walking is the most studied form of exercise. Multiple studies have proven that it’s the best...
by Impact Physical Therapy | May 13, 2021 | Aging & Active, Back Pain, Injury Prevention, Neck Pain, Pain Relief
Check your Exercise Form Quality matters. We consider this simple concept when purchasing a new automobile, house, or any other major purchase. Quality over quantity also is important when exercising to reduce your pain or improve your strength. It is essential to...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Apr 19, 2021 | Back Pain, Education, Neck Pain, Pain Relief
Because You Have “Sitting Disease” Sitting disease? What is that? Although it may not be a formal medical diagnosis, millions of Americans are still experiencing this syndrome even before the stay-home orders of last year began. A sedentary lifestyle or “sitting...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Mar 19, 2021 | Education, Keeping Kids in the Game, Sports
Ready or not, high school sports have returned to most Oregon school districts. It’s going to be a season unlike any other for many reasons. Pre-seasons were shorter than usual if even existent. Games are being played in quick succession in a shortened season format....
by Impact Physical Therapy | Feb 26, 2021 | Back Pain, Education, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Neck Pain, Pain Relief
Because You’re Sleep Deprived! We all want more sleep. We likely all need more sleep. It’s no secret that nearly half of all American adults fail to sleep at least 7 hours per night. It’s no surprise that over one-third of people report “poor quality” of their sleep...
