Get your sleep back by calling and scheduling your evaluation at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy today.
“I was not able to walk my usual 2 miles a day and I was having pain all day and night in the thigh.
Because I could not massage it out, I figured it was a spinal referral pain.
Having been “fixed” by the McKenzie Method of lower back pain after a fall in 2014, I asked my provider for a referral here.
I can walk as much as I want now. I can sleep with no pain.”
Tenny
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Happy Holidays to all our wonderful friends and family from Nick Rinard Physical Therapy. We hope that everyone is enjoying this holiday to rest, recover and enjoy time with all your loved ones.
Nick Rinard Physical Therapy will be closed from Dec. 23, 2022 to Dec. 26st 2022.
Please feel free to email help@RinardPT.com or call 503-244-6232 for any needs you may have and someone will be in the office to give you a call back.
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Nick Rinard Physical Therapy WANTS to help!
Send your friends, family and coworkers to Nick Rinard Physical Therapy for a free screen or full evaluation.
They will thank you for helping them find relief.
We will thank you for letting us help them be free of pain in just 6-8 visits before their deductible renews and they the New Year begins.
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“I was referred here by my doctor after other forms of PT had not helped.
I started seeing results immediately, which is unheard of based on my previous PT experiences.
Now I’m no longer in constant pain and feel well on my way to full functionality of my arm.”
Daniel
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Nick Rinard Physical Therapy
9700 SW Capitol Hwy Suite 140
Portland, OR 97219
Volume 7, Issue 1
January 2015
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Megan is Now a MDT-Certified Physical Therapist!
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| We are so excited and proud that Megan’s hard work has paid off and she is now a certified MDT therapist, just like Nick!The MDT certification is a LOT of work, requiring that several courses be taken and a thorough exam be completed in order to earn the honor of having ‘Cert. MDT’ after your name.
We hope you will join us in congratulating Megan on what has been a two-year effort for her! Those of you who have been helped by Megan know how knowledgeable she really is, and we thank you for spreading the word on how MDT at Nick Rinard PT helped you!
And in case you were wondering, she didn’t just pass the exam, she ACED IT! |
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Nick Rinard Physical Therapy patients get Results:
Don’t just take our word for it
“I came in to Nick Rinard PT as a result of an MVA. I came in with neck and shoulder pain, headaches daily, decreased range of motion, and limited abilities at work and home.
After treatment the headaches are gone, range of motion is back and I am no longer limited in what I can do at home or at work.
The treatment was very simple and exercises were easy to do. I appreciate the Physical Therapists’ ability to translate the proper treatment into simple user-friendly exercises.”
-Andy 12/30/2014 |
“The treatment here was very effective. The staff and therapists work very well with one another and are consistent in case management. They were able to quickly identify my issue and moved toward resolution.”
-Lucas 12/10/2014 |
Phone: 503-244-6232 | Fax: 503-296-2305
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Happy New Year!
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The beginning of a new year is so exciting! A fresh start with new goals and new beginning.
If you, like so many others, have made a resolution to get healthier this year, Nick Rinard PT may be able to help.
It is very difficult to stay active when you’re in pain!
Our MDT certified physical therapists can help keep you on track, and can teach you how to move to prevent injuries! Don’t allow pain to stand in the way of your goals!
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Nick Rinard Physical Therapy
9700 SW Capitol Hwy Suite 140
Portland, OR 97219
Volume 6, Issue 5
July 2014
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We Appreciate YOU!
Did you know that you help make up 40% of the patients we see? Yes, YOU!
40% of the patients we treat are past patients returning for a different issue, or patients referred to Nick Rinard Physical Therapy by a past patient.
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We want you to know that we appreciate you, and that despite all the changes that have happened to healthcare (and those to come) YOU are still still our first priority. We are committed to your PT being as effective as possible, and are still working hard to get you better in an average of 6-8 visits!
Call 503-244-6232
for your Evaluation or Free Consultation
RinardPT patients get Results:
Don’t take our word for it
“I came to Nick Rinard Physical Therapy hoping to find relief from debilitating neck pain-24/7-which had mysteriously begun about 2 weeks prior to my first visit. My husband had been treated here a few years ago-also for neck problems.
Within a few sessions my range of motion, with little to no pain, had improved tremendously! In addition, I was given specific ‘exercises’ I can easily do on my own to further improve movement, and to hopefully prevent the neck problem from happening again. Thank you!”
-Doris 06/24/2014 (5 visits total) |
“I had severe neck pain and limited movement of my head-both up and down, and left to right.
The pain has now been almost completely taken care of and normal motion has returned. The exercises given have really helped.”
-James 06/03/2014 (6 visits total) |
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A mistake that people often make is waiting too long to start physical therapy treatment for their aches and pains. This commonly occurs because you may be thinking, “this will go away on its own,” or, “it’s just normal for me to feel like this at my age.” I want to clear up some confusion on mechanical pain versus normal muscle soreness that does not require skilled therapy or treatment.
Muscular Pain:
- Experienced after a sudden increase in activity or exercise.
- Running 6 miles when you typically only run 2 miles
- You increased the intensity or length of time to your typical workout
- Will be experienced 1-2 days after the increased activity has been performed and will typically begin to dissipate or be gone in 3-5 days after onset.
- Is typically vague pain or experienced in a general area. The pain will not be sharp or pin-point to a specific area.
- If you’re educated on what muscles perform which actions, the sore muscles will correlate with what activity you were performing.
- Does not have increased or decreased pain associated with positions.
Mechanical Pain:
- May have a sudden onset without explanation of occurrence (you woke up with pain for no apparent reason).
- Will typically have a loss in range of motion. For example: it may be difficult to stand up straight in the morning or after prolonged sitting or driving.
- Will have positions that will increase or decrease symptoms. For example: pain increases with sitting, pain is better while lying down.
If you’re experiencing mechanical pain the sooner you seek physical therapy treatment, the better! A good Physical Therapist can determine which exercises will reduce your symptoms and get you back to doing the activities that you love!
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By Nick Rinard Physical Therapy
19 May, 2014
RinardPT Newsletters
15 minute consultation, Heat, ice, MDT, Nick Rinard, Nick Rinard physical therapy, Open house, pain, Portland Oregon, source
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Nick Rinard Physical Therapy
9700 SW Capitol Hwy Suite 140
Portland, OR 97219
Volume 6, Issue 3
April 2014
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SW Portland Open House
Should you be resting?
ICE or HEAT?
Should you be ‘working through’ the pain?
Is the source of your pain serious?
Ask an experienced MDT Physical Therapist at Nick Rinard PT! With a 15 minute Free Consultation, we can often find the cause of your pain and give you advice to help treat your symptoms. |
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Join us for a special Open House and ask about your pain “while you’re here.” Light refreshments will be offered, and appointments are encouraged though WALK-INS are always welcome!
Tuesday, June 17th – 5:00pm-8:00pm
Call 503-244-6232
for your Evaluation or Free Consultation
RinardPT patients get Results:
Don’t take our word for it
| “I came into Nick Rinard PT because of a car accident in December that I sustained a neck injury in. I had very limited neck motion, & had pain when I tried to move my neck. I had severe pain when sitting for long periods of time, trouble driving, and doing other everyday activities. I also had random headaches every day that kept me from doing normal tasks. Now I feel much better. My headaches have almost gone away, I have my range of motion back, and I am not in pain anymore.”-Lauren 04/28/2014 |
“I was referred for treatment after PT elsewhere was not improving my symptoms for a post-operative L5-S.1 discectomy/laminectomy. Once starting treatment at Nick Rinard PT I knew it was the right fit. After my 1st visit I had increased symptoms and called that evening. I was immediately helped over the phone and scheduled to return the next day. From then on, it was steady improvement with detailed explanation of exercises and physiology. I’m beyond grateful for the care and staff at Nick Rinard PT.”-Shelley 04/17/2014 |
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From low back pain, hip pain, ‘pseudo tennis elbow’…
We’ve seen it all at
Nick Rinard Physical Therapy!
Come see our success stories, get advice for how to avoid pain, and what to do while you wait for your physical therapy visit with us.
http://RinardPT.com/clinical-conversations/
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9700 SW Capitol Hwy Suite 140
Portland, OR 97219
Volume 6, Issue 3
April 2014
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New Look, Same Great Care!
MDT of Portland is Now Nick Rinard Physical Therapy
With a new name and a new logo, we’ve had a lot of exciting changes. We hope that you like our new look, and rest assured that the changes stop there.
Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is committed to continuing to provide specialized McKenzie (MDT) based personal care for you and your loved ones-just like we have since we opened our doors in SW Portland, Oregon in 1999.
Nick, Natasha, and the entire Nick Rinard PT team are here for you!
Call 503-244-6232
for your Evaluation or Free Consultation
RinardPT patients get Results:
Don’t take our word for it
| “When I first came for PT, my lower back was very stiff & it was painful to do side-bends. I my lower back became fatigued from walking/running I would experience muscle spasms in my back.Now I can walk/run my normal 45 minutes or hike and I feel good-no spasms!”-Maureen 03/14/2014 |
“I was referred by my doctor after 6 weeks of going to another PT clinic with no results. I wasn’t hopeful that Nick Rinard PT would get any better results. After 4 visits, I could tell things were changing for the better. My pain while standing was a 10 at worst, down to a 3 at the end of my day. The people and staff are amazing and friendly. I loved how they put their ‘thinking caps’ on before they start. Thank you so much.”-Teresa 03/26/2014 |
FREE CONSULTATION COUPON
MENTION THIS COUPON AND SCHEDULE YOUR
FREE SCREEN TODAY
(503) 244-6232
In just 5-10 minutes, MDT can determine if your pain is mechanical or not. If so, we can help get you out of pain and back to enjoying your life.
Join the Walk to Cure Arthritis! We’ll Meet you There!
Saturday, May 17th in Vancouver, Washington
Nick Rinard Physical Therapy will be at the Health Fair from 9am-1pm.
Esther Short Park
Columbia St
Vancouver, WA 98660
- Choose to walk a 1 or 3 mile loop
Registration and more information at :
http://vancouverwalktocurearthritis.kintera.org/
Can’t make it? You can make a donation for the cause at the the link above to show your support!
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By Megan Plante, DPT
21 Mar, 2014
Clinical Case of the Week
BPPV, easily treated, improvement, MDT, Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapies, Mechanical disorder, Nick Rinard physical therapy, Physical Therapy, Portland Oregon, Positive response, vertigo
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 treat this condition based off of the patient’s symptoms. The evaluation consists of moving the head into specific positions. Symptoms of BPPV include vertigo with change in head position, nausea with or without vomiting and disequilibrium (poor balance).
Curable
Vestibular System
BPPV is a curable condition affecting the vestibular system (inner ear). Your inner ear is comprised of 3 semicircular canals (SCC) and 2 otolith organs. These structures detect head movements (acceleration). Crystals called otoconia are embedded in the otolith organs. Sometimes, the crystals can become dislodged and misplace into the semicircular canals. The misplaced crystals result in increased sensitivity to head movements.
Hopes for a Positive Response
I was treating a patient for low back pain when she mentioned that she was experiencing severe episodes of dizziness. I informed her about BPPV and mentioned that the treatment was very simple and effective. She agreed to have an evaluation in hopes for a positive response.
My patient tested positive for BPPV utilizing the Hallpike-Dix test for the left semicircular canals. I also performed a few other tests and exercises to rule out other potential causes for symptoms. Once we had our diagnosis of BPPV, the treatment was very simple.
Improvement in just one week
I took my patient through a series of head movements that reposition the crystals back into the otolith organs (the saccule and ultricule). After performing the repositioning maneuver, baseline symptoms were decreased and she returned the next week without having any severe episodes of vertigo.
BPPV – A Common Vertigo that is Easily Treated
BPPV is the most common cause for vertigo. Luckily, it is very easy to diagnose and treat with a trained therapist. If you or someone you know has vertigo as a result from head movements, have a physical therapist evaluation so that you may start feeling better today!
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