by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Feb 2, 2018 | Balance
As millions marvel at the world’s top competitors performing athletic feats on cold, wet and slippery surfaces during this month’s 2018 Winter Olympics, Hillsboro physical therapist Nancy Causton sees an ideal educational opportunity for local athletes and...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Dec 29, 2017 | Healthy Living, Injury Prevention
As more people continue to turn to health apps on their smartphones to help achieve goals related to exercise and weight loss, it’s important to use such tools with an element of personal caution, says Hillsboro physical therapist Kent Bond. ...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Dec 4, 2017 | Seasonal
A typical New Year’s resolution is doomed to fail – that is, if you believe in statistics alone. According to Hillsboro physical therapist Nancy Causton, research shows that around 80 percent of people who make resolutions on the first of the year have already...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Nov 7, 2017 | Aging & Active, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But what about annual check-ups with a physical therapist? According to...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Oct 4, 2017 | Pain Relief
October is National Physical Therapy Month, and as medical professionals across the U.S. work together to expound the benefits of physical therapy, the team at Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro are joining the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Jun 29, 2017 | Aging & Active, Home Page
“Mind over matter” may seem a bit cliché when it comes to health and science, but in Kent Bond’s world, a positive attitude plays an undeniable role in reaching and maintaining optimal health. A physical therapist and owner at Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro,...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Jun 8, 2017 | Breast Cancer, Healthy Living, Prehabilitation
As National Cancer Survivors Day is held in June, Hillsboro physical therapist Hui En Gilpin finds this annual celebration of life as the ideal opportunity to point out the ways research has shown movement and exercise can improve the health and quality of life of...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | May 4, 2017 | Aging & Active, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention
As we start what’s been known since 1989 as National Stroke Awareness Month (May), Hillsboro physical therapist Nancy Causton is eager to point out that stroke is a medical emergency that’s highly preventable, and that movement and exercise are keys to such...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Apr 7, 2017 | Injury Prevention, Seasonal, Sports
It’s the season for weekend fun runs, charity 5Ks and multi-stage team relays. But as recreation and competitive runners hit the roads and trails to prepare for upcoming events, Hillsboro physical therapist Laura Perry reminds us that avoiding common early season...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Mar 7, 2017 | Back Pain, Injury Prevention, Neck Pain, Pain Relief
There’s soreness, and then there’s pain. It’s important to not confuse the two, says local physical therapist Kent Bond, owner of Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro. To active people in general and athletes at all levels, the inability to recognize the differences...
