(formerly Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of Portland, PC)
Insights from the clinicians at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy — including clinical cases, treatment concepts, movement and exercise guidance, and practical information to help patients better understand their care.
‘Tis the season for making resolutions, focusing on self-improvement, and charting the course for the year ahead. What are you doing to improve yourself in 2018? One small step that can make a tremendous…
Read More →What do a toy poodle and the human head have in common? They both share an average weight of 10-12 pounds. Your spine has three…
Read More →This is often confusing for people, especially if they have been given a provisional medical diagnosis related to the area of pain, like “piriformis…
Read More →“Should I get an x-ray or MRI before physical therapy?” This is a common question, and the answer is – NO. Why not? I…
Read More →The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity at least 5 days/week. In the pursuit of good health and…
Read More →What do a toy poodle and the human head have in common? They both share an average weight of 10-12 pounds. Your spine has…
Read More →Physical Therapists can provide both static and dynamic exercises for you, depending on what is most challenging. Exercises can be very simple and integrated…
Read More →Here at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy, we see a lot of patients who have suffered an MVA. In fact, we see it so much…
Read More →Core stability is a base or platform of musculoskeletal strength that results in control of the trunk and allows optimal performance of limb activity.…
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