by Impact Physical Therapy | May 13, 2020 | Aging & Active, Education, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Pain Relief, Sports
As a runner, consider this all-too-familiar situation: Halfway into a run, you feel a gradual ache begin to develop somewhere in one of your legs. Often, we runners tell ourselves, “It will go away in the next mile or two.” And so, we keep running. But after two more...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Apr 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
For many of us, Governor Brown’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” executive order brought immense changes to our daily lives. We now work from home, had “non-essential” medical and dental visits cancelled, and are learning how to balance work-home life under the same roof....
by Impact Physical Therapy | Mar 13, 2020 | Pain Relief, Running, Sports
Race Season has Arrived Runners everywhere are taking to the streets logging their miles in order to get ready for upcoming races. But have you been warming up properly? If you haven’t been warming up at all, or just do a few static stretches you may be doing...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Feb 19, 2020 | Running, Sports
Myth: Runners don’t need to Strength Train.Fact: Strength Training is an Important Part of Training for Long Distance Runners There is research to suggest that strength training in runners can provide many benefits despite many myths about strength training when you...
by Impact Physical Therapy | Feb 17, 2020 | Running, Sports
*UPDATED 3/13/20* This year’s Shamrock Run has been cancelled. There are two options to chose from if you were signed up for the race. You can run it Virtually or Defer your race entry to the 2021 Shamrock Run. You can find out more about these two options on...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Jan 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
During a time of year when so many are hitting the gym and working hard to reach their personal health goals, Hillsboro physical therapist Laura Perry feels many continue to overlook a critical aspect of wellness and function: Strength. “Strength isn’t just...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Dec 3, 2019 | Education
‘Tis the season for considering resolutions for 2020. If you’re like most people, this will likely include a focus on improving health. Whether your goal is to eat healthier, exercise more, or shed a few extra pounds, one thing is clear: living a healthier, more...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
As we approach the final weeks of 2019 and look ahead to the new year, clients often approach the Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro / Banks team with some version of the same question: “As I consider health insurance plans for 2020, how do I ensure I select a plan...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | 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 Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | 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...
