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 of Hillsboro | Nov 4, 2016 | Aging & Active, Arthritis, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Pain Relief
While it’s true that arthritis sufferers can find relief through movement and exercise, those living with the disorder may naturally assume such treatments would be painful. But not so, said Hillsboro physical therapist Kent Bond. “Movement is definitely medicine for...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | May 7, 2015 | Aging & Active, Arthritis, Education
To the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, medical researchers have an important message during this National Osteoporosis Month: exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing,...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | May 7, 2015 | Aging & Active, Arthritis, Education
While dozens of arthritis types are being recognized this month — rheumatoid, gout, lupus, and so on — as physical therapists we most commonly treat osteoarthritis (OA). This refers to the degeneration of joint surfaces over time, often from overuse or previous...
