Integral Physical Therapy
One of the services I provide to my clients through Private Sessions or my Monthly Class is TRE® – Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises. In this article I’m explaining what TRE® is and what it can do for you. TRE® is an innovative series of exercises that assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma….
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Did you know that you do not need a referral to go and see a Physical Therapist. The laws have changed in Oregon and most other states, but I continue to get calls weekly and most people still believe you need to see your physician prior to coming into Physical therapy. So, this topic seemed blog worthy! “Direct access” is…
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I don’t know about you, but I find healing from an injury can be quite complex. Getting the right services at the right time is imperative to a good outcome. I have seen so many people in the past that just received corrective exercise but the therapist did not perform needed bodywork as well as clients who get lots of…
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Let’s talk about whether you should stretch your hamstrings or not?? What are your hamstrings for and why do we think we need to stretch them? I don’t know about you but I grew up in the era of; “If your back hurts…. stretch your hamstrings”. And we all know those types of folks who are super flexible and love…
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from a physical perspective….in my opinion that is… 1. Listen and be mindful. If it hurts… STOP please! Your body will thank you. I’ve seen so many people over the years who push themselves. This was always a hard one for me to understand. But I am pain adverse and prefer to walk rather than run. If you are more…
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Are you a Bodyworker or someone who is on the computer a lot? If you are someone who works with your hands it is really common to have pain and tension in your hands, wrist and arms that can become debilitating. As a PT I see a lot of people with wrist issues, hand stiffness and/or arm pain which…
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