by buildpt | Oct 10, 2019 | Healthy Living
Only one in three adults get the recommended amount of physical activity their bodies need each week (according to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition). Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro and Banks physical therapist Kent Bond says it’s...
by buildpt | Sep 10, 2019 | Balance
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 much greater significance. According to physical therapist Laura Perry, when...
by buildpt | Aug 8, 2019 | News
On June 1, 2019, the Banks High School baseball team won the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) 4A State Championship title with help from (among others) Braves assistant baseball coach and our very own founder and physical therapist Kent Bond. Just over two...
by buildpt | Jul 10, 2019 | Healthy Living
In order to give your body the best chance to perform and strengthen, it’s vital to take the time for both active and restful recoveries post workout, said Hillsboro physical therapist Laura Perry. And yet, she added, many people aren’t taking rest and recovery...
by buildpt | Jun 5, 2019 | Aging & Active
As one of the fastest growing sports in America, pickleball has something to offer all ages and abilities, from fitness and competition to just plain fun on the court, says Hillsboro physical therapist Nancy Causton. “Because of the small court size and the speed at...
by buildpt | May 8, 2019 | Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Sports
Nothing beats a beautiful bike ride in Oregon’s hills and valleys on a summer’s day – except perhaps that well-earned pint with friends afterward. And according to Hillsboro physical therapist Kent Bond, this enjoyment (and the exercise that goes with it) can be...
by buildpt | Apr 3, 2019 | Healthy Living, Joint Replacement, Pain Relief, Sports, Uncategorized
Despite the reasons someone gets into running – to improve fitness, lose weight, relieve stress or to compete – 65 percent of runners will experience injuries, says Hillsboro physical therapist Laura Perry. But whether you’re working toward that half-marathon or...
by buildpt | Mar 5, 2019 | Injury Prevention, Sports
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, half of the estimated 4.5 million youth sports-related injuries that occur each year can actually be prevented. In response to this, the team at Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro recently launched a new...
by buildpt | Feb 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
While it’s expected that most older people tend to slow down with age, the notion that seniors and soon-to-be seniors should trade in exercise and their active lifestyles for bingo and rocking chairs is definitely antiquated, says Hillsboro physical...
by buildpt | Jan 9, 2019 | Healthy Living, Uncategorized
Finding a workout routine that fits your personality is one of the key ways to achieve optimal results,says Hillsboro physical therapist Kent Bond.And, that holds particularly true for introverts – those who may be uneasy about joining a gym or a fitness class due to...
