Knot Springs Brings Hydrotherapy and New Gym to Portland Fitness Scene
Last year, Portlanders watched the construction of a 21-story building on the east side of the Burnside Bridge with mixed opinions. Was the dark glass building a hideous behemoth that dwarfed its neighbors? Or was it cool and modernistic? Good for a housing shortage, or only catering to rich renters? Whatever you think of The […]
Horse Riding in Portland to Stay in Shape
In October 2014, we shared a new craze that was becoming popular: Bike Polo. As the name suggests bikes replaced horses and it catered to a very different type of athlete compared to the more traditional polo. In this post we will go the opposite way and embrace the humble horse to take a look […]
Using Tai Chi to Recover from Injuries
The health benefits of Tai Chi are numerous. It increases strength in the upper and lower body, while also increasing flexibility.
Muscle Cramping And You: A Technical Look
As Mr. Miyagi said “To overcome an obstacle, you must first understand what the obstacle is.” Well, I think he said that. Anyway, let’s get physical!
Warming Up: Should You or Shouldn’t You?
There is plenty of debate about whether or not warming up is really necessary. First of all, let’s make sure to distinguish between stretching and warming up.
The 4th Annual “24 Hour Walk” Event – What is it?
Courtesy of OregonSportsNews.com – A Portland Sports partner. Ever since I was young, sports have played a huge part in my life. The vast majority of my childhood memories have to do with being on the basketball court, football or soccer field, or on the baseball diamond. Aside from my parents, coaches have had some […]
Managing Your Ankles: From Injury to Prevention (Part 3)
This is Part 3 in a 3-part series: View Part 1 | View Part 2 By Nick Mong, PT, DPT, ATC. While the advice below comes from a physical therapist and athletic trainer with nearly a decade of experience, no article can replace a thorough and individual examination by a qualified professional. If you have […]
Managing Your Ankles: From Injury to Full Function (Part 2)
This is Part 2 in a 3-part series: View Part 1 | View Part 3 By Nick Mong, PT, DPT, ATC. While the advice below comes from a physical therapist and athletic trainer with nearly a decade of experience, no article can replace a thorough and individual examination by a qualified professional. If you have […]
Managing Your Ankles: From Immediate Inury to Full Function
This is Part 1 in a 3-part series: View Part 2 | View Part 3 By Nick Mong, PT, DPT, ATC. While the advice below comes from a physical therapist and athletic trainer with nearly a decade of experience, no article can replace a thorough and individual examination by a qualified professional. If you have […]