Kinesiology Tape – Physical Therapy Tools of the Trade, Part 1
If you’ve watched any professional sporting event in recent years, you’ve likely seen it. Long strips of often colorful tape running along or criss-crossed over areas of an athlete’s body. With the benefits of Kinesiology taping becoming more well-known, it’s no surprise that more healthcare professionals are using it on their patients. At Limitless Physical […]
Mythbusters! – Addressing Common Physical Therapy Myths
As we continue celebrating Physical Therapy Awareness month, we are addressing some common physical therapy myths that we’ve heard over the years. Got questions about any physical therapy myths? Feel limited in what you’re able to do? The staff at Limitless Physical Therapy in Eugene, OR and Albany, OR can show you how to discover your future […]
See Your PT Annually for Injury Prevention, Early Intervention
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is important for maintaining long-term health. Similarly, dental exams twice each year help ensure oral health throughout a lifetime. But, did you know that annual physical therapy check-ups provide the third critical (and often overlooked) component of long-term health and preventative care for people of […]
Debunking Common Fall Prevention Myths
Every September during National Falls Prevention Week (Sept. 21-25, 2020), physical therapists join other medical professions across the country in reminding Americans that falls are not just common among older Americans. They’re often debilitating, costly and even deadly. They’re also largely preventable, says Eugene physical therapist Craig Iseli. “Falls present a real public health problem among older adults, but […]
Tendon Talk
Ahh, tendons. Tendons have to be in the top 5 of things physical therapists talk about everyday. Whether we’re dealing with a new injury or old injury, a neurological condition or an orthopedic condition, a strength issue or a mobility issue, tendons play a role. Anytime our bodies move, a tendon is involved so understanding […]
Will Running Damage Your Knees? Studies Say No.
Is running bad for your knees? According to Eugene physical therapist Craig Iseli, this is a common question among both avid runners and those who may start running for exercise or to participate in that first 5K. For most people, though, the answer is a resounding no. “This question really highlights a common misconception about running – that it’s […]
Getting in Rhythm – Running Cadence
Listening to an avid or professional runner talk about how they prepare for and perform their craft is similar to listening to a mechanic of a Formula 1 racing car. There’s so much that goes into high-level running that it becomes more of a calculus equation than a way to get some exercise. For the […]
Running Safety
In the wee hours of the night or before the crack of dawn you’ll always find someone running in Track Town, USA. With many people looking into ways to exercise without accessing gyms or group exercises, running is an easily available form of exercise. At face value, running is also pretty simple. You just… run. […]
Create a Home Workspace to Stay Pain-Free, Productive
As millions transition into working from home to help thwart the spread of the coronavirus, maintaining both workspace comfort and productivity has no doubt been an issue for many. While in-office workstations are often designed around ergonomic considerations and long-term trial and error, ensuring optimal comfort and health, home workspaces can often fall short in […]
Get Back(packing)!
Hiking presents it’s own set of challenges, but backpacking is a different beast altogether. Even if you’re just doing a day trip for a picnic with a view, hoisting around a backpack while you’re scaling a mountain requires more from your trunk than hiking. Back pain is a common complaint from backpacking, and it’s not […]