Category Archives: Fibromyalgia

Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain / Conditions

For certain people, such as a person who has suffered from a stroke or a lost limb, the return to full function is just not possible. Therefore, physical therapists do their best to work with such patients to help them adjust to their chronic pain or debilitative condition(s). Chronic diseases are diseases of long duration […]

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 […]

FAQ’s of Aquatic Therapy

At PT Northwest, we provide our clients with the tools they need to stay active by offering a large array of services. Our aquatic therapy program can assist in treating both chronic pain disorders like arthritis and fibromyalgia as well as neurological disorders. If you have ever had any questions regarding aquatic therapy, find out […]