ARTICLES BY LAURA RHODES

Physical therapy isn't just for adults

When thinking of physical therapy, most would think of the adults and the conditions that require care. There is another group of individuals that could find a great benefit from physical therapy as well: children. That's right! Physical therapy can help children of all ages.
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Fall has arrived - it's time to focus on an injury-free season

As we start adjusting for the change in weather, we also start to adjust our fitness routine in order to stay safe and gear up for the winter season.
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October is National Physical Therapy Month

Why is an entire month dedicated to one health profession, you may ask? This is because physical therapy is known to have improved the life for people of all ages. It's a treatment provided by trained professionals that can be used to improve or prevent a variety of injuries and …
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Dynamic verses static stretching techniques

What are you looking to gain out of your stretching? Are you hoping to warm up your body and decrease the likelihood of injury before partaking in physical activity? Or are you striving to promote flexibility, and improve muscle length and motion? Determining your purpose before choosing a stretching method …
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Pinnacle Physical Therapy welcomes Tim Papineau, MPT, to the team

Pinnacle Physical Therapy is extremely excited to announce our recent addition of a highly experienced physical therapist, Tim Papineau! Tim is joining us from the Spokane Valley area, where he lives with his lovely wife of 18 years and his four beautiful children. He received his master's degree of Physical …
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Reduce injury - improve mobility

Whether you're suffering from minor aches and pains, rehabilitating after surgery, recovering from a stroke or trying to regain motion after a fall or injury, physical therapy can help you improve your quality of life.
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Physical therapy can get you moving again!

Physical therapy is a highly successful health treatment program that can reduce pain, improve motion, strength and balance, and enhance your healing process. Physical therapy will treat pain that is occurring from your head to your toes and everything in-between. For example, if you are encountering hip pain that is …
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How can you prepare for physical therapy

Congratulations! You've made the choice to start physical therapy. You probably came to this decision from your loss in mobility, or the pain that is restricting your everyday life. Why is physical therapy a great choice? Physical therapists are highly educated, licensed health care professionals who can help you improve …
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Pain in the neck

There's nothing worse than waking up in the morning with a stiff neck! Such an inconvenience can sure put a damper on your day when you can't even turn your head to one side. What causes this "pain in the neck" and how do you get rid of it?
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New growth for Pinnacle encourages safety for young athletes

With the return to school, comes the return to school sports. Athletics provide positive physical fitness, as well as promote coordination, self-discipline and teamwork. While very positive, sports also increase the likelihood of athletic injury.
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Experts in restoring, improving motion

Pinnacle Physical Therapy has been voted the best physical therapy clinic three years in a row, with honorable mention in 2013. Our eight licensed therapists are experts in restoring and improving motion. They are trained in overall strengthening techniques, reducing joint pain and instability, improving balance, and much more. With …
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Physical Therapy is for children too

A common misconception is that physical therapy is just for adults. This is not true; in fact physical therapy can be very beneficial for individuals of all ages including teenagers, toddlers and even infant children.
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Women's health

Are you tired of living in pain? Do you feel that you have you exhausted all efforts in order to feel better? If so, you are not alone, pain is often undertreated in women for a variety of reasons, but this does not mean you should lose hope!
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How do you know?

Pain of any kind is annoying to deal with, especially if it is interrupting your daily life! How do you know if physical therapy can help you return to work, play and life?
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Too expensive is too much of an excuse

Life is already expensive enough, why should you have to pay to stay healthy? The answer is you shouldn't, and you don't have to. There are numerous ways to stay fit and active without spending any money at all.
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