Arthritis: You Do Not Have to Live with Pain
At SportsCare Physical Therapy in Northeast Portland, we often hear patients tell us “well the doctor says I have arthritis, so I guess I’ll have to live with the pain.” We have treated many of…
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Stretching Improves Shoulder Internal Rotation Range of Motion Deficits in Pitchers
Baseball pitchers have an increased susceptibility to shoulder injury because of increased overloading of the tissues that stabilize the shoulder. Past research has shown that pitchers’ shoulders commonly exhibit greater than normal external rotation (ER)…
Read MoreNortheast Portland SportsCare Physical Therapy
SportsCare Physical Therapy – NE Portland began in 1999 in order to serve the Gateway, Parkrose, and East Portland communities. Since we opened our doors, we have strived to provide the highest quality care to…
Read MoreGet to Know Your Physical Therapists
George Eischen, PT – Director of Gresham SportsCare Physical Therapy George is a native Oregonian who attended Reynolds High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University. He graduated from the…
Read MorePain – How Much is Good, Bad, Normal?
Pain, ache, throbbing, sharp, stabbing and burning… All words to describe the pain we feel after injury, surgery, during or after strenuous exercise and often during physical therapy rehabilitation. How do we know what pain…
Read MorePrehabilitation – What You Need To Know
The advantages of completing post-surgical physical therapy have been established for years, but what about pre-surgical therapy? “Prehab” or therapy completed prior to surgery is a growing trend that allows patients shorter, more successful recovery…
Read MoreClackamas SportsCare Physical Therapy Treatment
Since 2002, Clackamas SportsCare has been providing top quality service to the growing regions of Clackamas and Happy Valley. Our passion is our dedication to exceptional patient treatment. We treat many types of injuries including…
Read MoreProper Lifting Techniques
Disclaimer: The lifting techniques contained within this document will reduce your chance of sustaining an injury if done properly. SportsCare issues no statement claiming these lifting techniques will 100% prevent injury. If you experience any…
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