(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.
I recently had a follow up appointment with a patient of mine. “Sam” came to our clinic after having failed attempts of treatment from standard Physical Therapy and chiropractic care. His past physical therapist…
Read More →The most common cause of vertigo (dizziness) is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and it is a mechanical disorder. A trained clinician can evaluate and…
Read More →By MiKayla Sanocki, SPT Did you know a back problem can cause symptoms such as pain, decreased strength and decreased sensations into the thigh,…
Read More →Very interesting clinical presentation today! The patient had been treated for neck pain here (Nick Rinard Physical Therapy) in the past with good results.…
Read More →LOW BACK PAIN—What you should do while waiting for your first physical therapy appointment…
Read More →BACKGROUND: Up to 80% of the population will experience low back pain (LBP) at some point in their adult life (Croft et al 1997). …
Read More →Don’t be misdiagnosed! Straightforward pathologies which require one exercise to treat are commonly missed with standard treatment. This results in extra therapy visits, and…
Read More →The case study I would like to share with you today is only the second hip derangement of this type that I have seen…
Read More →TMJ pain can be a real problem for its victims, limiting their ability to chew and talk, and interrupting sleep. Often, headaches even limit…
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