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Alex Fraser-Maraun is an emerging elite Canadian road cyclist who competes as a member of Vancouver’s Hewdog Racing Team. His plans are to turn pro. That never would have been possible had he not sought out help and advice from Erik Moen, PT, owner of BikePT and Corpore Sano PT, both located in the Puget…

The warm weather encourages many of us to head outside and get some exercise, but sometimes running too far, or cycling too long, can lead to an overuse injury.  Something as simple as changing your footwear or changing your running route can help limit overuse syndrome. These tips below help you stay healthy and prevent an…

Kinesio taping shin splints can be an effective way or either treating or preventing shin splints.  Whether you’re an ultra runner, world cup soccer star, or training for your 1st 5K, these taping techniques can be a great way to minimize shin splints from derailing your athletic pursuits. Watch the video below to learn the…

A growing body of evidence reinforces the value of concussion management. PTs are getting the word out—to the public and their peers. By Eric Ries |a March 2017 These are—if you’ll pardon the expression—heady times for the role of physical therapists (PTs) in care management of people with concussion. Research advances and work being done…

America’s opioid epidemic is being felt nationwide. Recent guidelines and consensus studies from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),  the American College of Physicians, and the National Academies (Health and Medicine Division) encourage health care providers to pursue safer alternatives, like physical therapy, for most non-cancer-related pain management. Choosing physical therapy for pain management is a safe and…

A well-developed physical therapy program consists of variety of exercises. Range of Motion, Balance, and Strengthening are a few of the types of exercises often necessary to provide thorough rehabilitation. Range of Motion exercises are often done as part of your warm-up routine as well as individual programs. They work to keep your joints moving…

According to the Institute of Medicine Report in 2011, 100 million adults were reported to suffer from chronic pain and the CDC states that 15.1% of those reported that knee pain as the cause for their chronic pain. With knee pain responsible for such a large number of people suffering with chronic pain, it’s important…

People of all ages and with a variety of medical conditions, illnesses, and injuries are helped through physical therapy.  Having a personalized physical therapy program can improve your mobility, increase flexibility, and enable you to engage in regular daily activities more freely. Physical Therapy can also reduce your pain level and increase your quality of…