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Struggling with knee pain? Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is the place for you.

We can get you back to walking, exercising, running, enjoying your sport again….

“I had horrible knee pain that was keeping me from being a mobile as I wanted.

Even just going up and downstairs even hurt.

Dr. Rinard was amazing- best PT experience I’ve ever had.

Exercises were easy to do + only had once/week appointments after the first week.

I can no go down stairs with no pain, one legged lunges without pain, play tennis without pain, + do 5K walks or more without knee pain.

THANK YOU ALL!”
Marla

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The official first day of summer is upon us.

It has been a busy and wonderful spring at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy!

We are excited about getting you pain free from all your injuries so that you can slide into your favorite summer activities!

While a lot of injuries can occur during activities, it’s just as common to injure yourself slouching on the couch with your feet up while you have been waiting for the rain to stop and the sun to shine.

Your seasonal pains could point to a chronic condition that could easily be treated.

With summer just around the corner take care of your aches and pains now before they get worse.

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is ALWAYS here to help!

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Get the truth at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy.

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy will give you an honest assessment everytime! We will not keep you coming if we don’t think physical therapy is right for your condition.

“I was referrerd by Dr. Okamoto to pursue options better to address my condition. I knew from the initial visit that a positive outcome may not be possible and Nick expressed his approach to be as proactive as possible.

Overall, I have benefited from the exercises prescribed throughout my visits.

Nick’s oversight and honest assessments throughout my treatments have been very helpful and appreciated.

Thank you all,”

Glenn

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a time to show those you care about how much they mean to you. 

But if you’re in pain, it may take more than a box of chocolate to make you feel good.

Call Nick Rinard Physical Therapy and let us give you the tools to manage your pain and get back to enjoying the things you love in life!

Call 503-244-6232 today!

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Ice: The over used modality

‘R.I.C.E.’ Coined in 1978

‘R.I.C.E.’ (rest, ice, compression, elevation) was coined in 1978 by Dr. Gabe Mirkin. Since then, ice has been the standard treatment for injuries and sore muscles. The RICE guidelines have been used for decades, but it now appears that ice and rest may delay healing.

Scientific Articles Don’t Support Ice for Healing

Image of Ice glistening as it melts.

A study from The American Journal of Sports Medicine, June 2013 asked athletes to exercise intensely enough to develop muscle damage that caused extensive muscle soreness. It was found that icing delayed swelling, but did not quicken the healing process.  A summary of 22 scientific articles found little to no evidence supporting that ice and compression facilitate healing over compression alone.

Inflammation

Inflammation is required for healing. Inflammation is a part of our immune system and is essential in the healing process. Inflammatory cells migrate to the injured tissue to start the healing process. Macrophages (inflammatory cells) release a hormone into injured tissues, which helps muscles and other injured tissues heal.  Applying ice to reduce swelling can delay healing by preventing the body from releasing this hormone.

Icing can also prevent healing cells from entering the injured tissues by constricting blood-flow.  It can take hours for the blood vessels to return to their size. Icing can also decrease strength, speed, endurance and coordination.

General Tips for Using Ice

If you’re going to ice, only apply ice for 10-15 minutes at a time.  Utilize ice for the first day of injury.  Seek medical attention from a mechanical physical therapist if the pain is severe or you cannot actively move a body part.

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Just a friendly reminder…

NOW is  the BEST time to get the treatment you need for your aches and pains and…

…get better before your insurance deductible or health savings account renews.

Get the most out of your dollars.

The end of the year is FAST approaching.

More quickly than we expect.

With an average number of visits of just 6-8, you can complete treatment before the end of the year  and make the most of your health care benefits.

Don’t hesitate– call 503-244-6232

Schedule your evaluation today!

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Fall is just a day away…

It has been a busy and wonderful summer at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy!

We are excited about getting you pain free from summer injuries so that you can slide into your favorite fall activities!

While a lot of injuries can occur during activities, it’s just as common to injure yourself slouching on the couch with your feet up.

Of course the chill of fall can cause you to start to creak like the brittle leaves that fall, it is best not to ignore these symptoms just because they happen every year.

Your seasonal pains could point to a chronic condition that could easily be treated.

With winter just around the corner take care of your aches and pains now before they get worse.

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is ALWAYS here to help!

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Do insurance terms have you confused?

Challenges of our unstable economy is that our community must face unpredictable health care coverage and bizarre terms insurance companies use to deny patient visits. 

Patients discover, often way too late, that their insurance does not cover them when they need it most.

Health insurance plans are misleading patients with vague terms such as “medical necessity” and “prior-authorization”.

With these terms patients can suddenly find themselves with unexpected health care costs, after having the impression they were covered.

It is up to patients to get wise to their health insurance loop holes.

Our patients have found, regardless of all costs, that the quality of care Nick Rinard Physical Therapy gives exceeds all else.

We strive to simplify patients’ decisions by providing fast, efficient care that guarantees results.

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