Monthly Archives: September 2017

What is ASTYM Therapy and Can It Help You?

If you’re not generally immersed in the physical therapy world, the term ASTYM may be new to you. ASTYM therapy was designed to help mobilize soft tissues in order to promote healing. As one of the first physical therapy clinics in Oregon to adopt and embrace the ASTYM System, we believe patients tend to stick […]

Sports Injuries: What’s the Next Step?

Imagine this: It’s your senior year, you’re on the field playing your heart out when the unthinkable happens. First, you hear it, then you feel it. You’re hurt. A trainer rushes to you and assists you off the field. Next thing you know, you’re sidelined for the next 6 weeks. Suffering from sports injuries can […]

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)

The combination of weight loss, exercise, reduced salt intake, and a healthy diet can dramatically lower blood pressure. Below are diet and exercise recommendations to help achieve this goal. Diet By following a particular eating plan, called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH), and reducing the amount of sodium consumed, blood pressure may be lowered. […]