by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Sep 1, 2019 | Back Pain, Neck Pain, Pain Relief
During a time when health care professionals and researchers are seriously reevaluating the effectiveness and safety of prescription drug use for chronic pain, Hillsboro physical therapist Marissa Loosli, DPT, emphasizes that physical therapy has long been considered...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Jun 1, 2018 | Back Pain, Pain Relief
Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Hillsboro physical therapist Nancy Causton shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging and, more...
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...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Jun 1, 2016 | Back Pain, Injury Prevention, Pain Relief
Those who experience pain in their backs, hips or knees while walking, running, working or exercising may find that the source of their discomfort resides much lower in their bodies – perhaps in their feet, said physical therapist Kent Bond, PT, co-owner of Impact...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | May 3, 2016 | Back Pain, Injury Prevention, Neck Pain
While injuries such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow — known as repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) — are often linked to an occupation or some type of sports or recreation activity, Hillsboro physical therapist Marissa Loosli, DPT, points out that...
by Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro | Mar 3, 2016 | Back Pain, Healthy Living, Pain Relief
Are you experiencing tightness or discomfort in your lower-back? Try taking a walk, suggests Hillsboro physical therapist Kent Bond, PT. According to Bond, owner of Impact Physical Therapy of Hillsboro, studies have shown walking to be effective in preventing,...