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January 2014 E-Newsletter

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Meet Our New Clinic Director!

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John Kiesel PT, DPT

John Kiesel PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

We are pleased to announce that John Kiesel PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS has accepted the leadership and treatment role as the new clinic director for Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy - Corvallis!

John has years of experience as a Physical Therapist at our Liberty Lake clinic in Spokane, WA that he plans on providing to the community.


After proudly serving the Corvallis community for nearly 5 years, current director Angela Lewis PT, DPT, OCS, ATC has graciously accepted a new leadership and treatment role as clinic director of one of our Eugene locations. Angela will, however, still be treating patients at TAI Physical Therapy - Corvallis through the next month.
 


 

About John Kiesel PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

John completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Indiana University and following graduation completed a nationally accredited Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Residency with Brooks Rehabilitation in Florida. John has also been active as clinical faculty teaching gross anatomy at the graduate level for Eastern Washington University.

John’s clinical interests include working with individuals who have spine pain, whiplash, and chronic pain states. John has a special interest in the role of the brain in pain perception and how education and treatment strategies influence how we perceive and function with pain. John also has experience working with athletic populations with a keen eye on injury prevention & performance enhancement training.

Outside of the clinic John enjoys running, hiking, stand up paddle boarding, and traveling with his wife and daughter.

Treatment Philosophy:

“Empowering each patient with education on his or her condition is paramount to recovery. By incorporating your values as the patient, the latest scientific evidence, and my clinical experience I hope to help you reach your functional goals.”

 

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Dynamic Stretching :: How To Warm-up For All Winter Physical Activities

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Dynamic Stretching :: How To Warm-up For All Winter Physical Activities

Dynamic stretching is something I am hearing more people talk and ask about in the clinic and when I am out in the community. However I have heard some misconceptions about dynamic stretching. Dynamic stretching basically consists of actively moving a joint or joints through full comfortable range of motion without holding the end position longer than 5 seconds. Dynamic stretching is typically done before activity as a warm-up. Generally you will concentrate on the major muscle groups used in your intended activity. Static stretching should be performed after activity. Static stretching, where you stretch and hold the muscle at the end point for 15 or more seconds, is a beneficial part of any routine but can cause the muscles to lose some strength and the ability to rapidly contract for up to three hours after stretching. 
 

Warming up prior to physical activity does many things, but primarily its main purpose is to prepare the body for activity. It does this by increasing body's core temperature, while also increasing blood flow throughout the body. By increasing blood flow prior to activity you're preparing the tendons, ligaments and joints for more strenuous activity and  helping to make your muscles loose, pliable and more injury resistant.
 

I have a few words of caution before anyone starts a dynamic stretching routine.  Dynamic stretching for warm up should be used gradually. If inappropriate movements are used injury can occur due to small trauma in the muscles and connective tissue. Start with smaller comfortable motions and gradually increase motion as you gain flexibility.
 


 

LEG SWINGS: Stretch one arm out to the side against a stable surface such as a tree or a wall. Start swinging your outside leg behind you then back in front of you and repeat two sets of 10 on both sides. Primarily stretches the gluts, hamstrings and hip flexors.
 


BUTTOCK KICKS: While walking forward with each step quickly kick your heel towards your buttocks then repeat on the opposite side performing two sets of 20. Primarily stretches the quadriceps.
 


KNEE TO CHEST: While walking forward with each step quickly move your knee toward your chest. Hold for one count and repeat on the opposite side performing two sets of 20 repetitions. Primarily stretches the gluts.
 


SIDE LUNGE: Step out to the side keeping both feet pointed in front of you. Do not allow your knee to move beyond your toe. Reach over your head with the trailing arm. Hold for a count of three. Repeat 10 times on each side. Primarily stretches the adductors, calf, lower back and lats.
 


FORWARD LUNGE WITH A TWIST: Step forward into a lunge position. Make sure your knee does not advance beyond your toe. With arms out to your side rotate your body toward the side of your leading leg. Hold three seconds. Repeat 10 times on each side. Primarily stretches the calf, gluts, and lower back
 

 

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Winter Workout - Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

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Winter Workout - Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

Another way to ward off the winter blues is to stay active.  Here is a take anywhere, no equipment necessary workout that will provide a full body challenge.

Perform 8-12 reps of each exercise up to three times per week:

FORWARD LUNGE >

BENT KNEE PUSH-UP >

SUPINE DEAD BUG >

GLUTE BRIDGE SINGLE LEG PROGRESSION >

COBRA >

PRONE SCAPULAR (SHOULDER) STABILIZATION SERIES >

SQUAT JUMP >
 

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