Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy

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2012 Portland Oyster Urban Adventure Race

Exercise Of The Month

For Your Health :: Stroke

Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy Turns 60!

Our location

Address:
Gresham Physical Therapy
519 NW Division St
Suite 220
Gresham, OR 97030

Phone/Email:
503-666-7644 (Work)
503-674-9980 (Fax)
greshampt@taiweb.com

Hours:
Mon-Thu 7:00am-8:00pm
Fri 7:00am-5:00pm

Our staff

Clinic Director
John Parr PT, CMPT

Staff
Emily Rust PT, DPT

Ericka Volker, PT Aide

Tori Thurston, FOC

August 2012 E-Newsletter

2012 Portland Oyster Urban Adventure Race

Therapeutic Associates was pleased once again to be a sponsor of the
2012 Portland Oyster Urban Adventure Race on August 18th. This event is a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation and is like a scavenger hunt on steroids. Our clinic had a team in the race and had a blast. We ran and biked through the city and competed in many outrageous challenges along the way, including a shoe slingshot, beer pong and eating a giant Voodoo Doughnut with no hands. To see pictures and videos of our team, click here to visit our Facebook page.

Exercise Of The Month

When it comes to stretching, the legs get most of the attention, but maintaining flexibility in the arms and shoulders are also crucial. Try this one:

1. Grab your left elbow and pull your arm across your body so that your bicep is under your chin. Hold for 20 seconds and release.

2. Grab your left elbow and lift it over your head. Hold for 20 seconds and release.

Repeat these stretches on your right arm. Perform 1 – 3 times a day to help with your upper body flexibility.

For Your Health :: Stroke

Stroke Signs and Symptoms

A stroke is what we call a cerebral hemorrhage. This occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds. Stroke is one of the five leading causes of death in the United States and there are about 7 million stroke survivors in the U.S. Many who have suffered strokes are left with paralysis, sensation loss, difficulty with speech and other disabilities.

Signs and symptoms of a stroke can be very subtle and can include:

          • Facial numbness or weakness
          • Loss of strength or sensation in the arm and/or leg on one side
          • Confusion or inappropriate speech
          • Vision disturbances
          • Difficulty walking, dizziness or loss or coordination
          • Severe headache

For someone having a stroke, early detection and treatment is crucial to reducing the chance of death or disability. If you think someone you know could be having a stroke, watch for these warning signs.

Remember FAST from the National Stroke Association:

Maintaining low blood pressure is the key to reducing the risk of stroke. Ideally, most adults should be close to 120/80. Numbers above that but below 140 and 90 are considered pre-hypertensive. Anything 140 and above for the top number and 90 or above on the bottom number is considered hypertension, stage 1. Over 160 (top number) or over 100 (bottom number) is considered hypertension, stage 2.

Do you know your blood pressure? If not, stop by the clinic during the month of September. We will check it for you at no cost!

Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy Turns 60!

In 1952, Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy was founded with the vision to help people in safe, caring, and healing environments. Guided by our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, and Community, these standards continue to drive our company to this day. It is our honor to continue to serve you, your family, and your neighbors!

If you'd like to learn more about the history of TAI, click here to visit our website.