Calling All Runners (bikers and swimmers, too)!

Therapeutic Associates is a proud sponsor of the Twilight Run and the Clackamas Cove Triatholon.  We are happy to support our local community and promote health and wellness through a couple fun summer events.  You may even spot some of us out on the course!

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Distance Running Strength Class is Back!

We are bringing back our running specific strength class this summer for middle and high school runners.

The class will focus on core strength and stability, running mechanics, hip strength and mobility, and proper warm ups and cool downs. The class will be held twice a week, beginning in July. Stay tuned for the release of official class dates and times.

To Ice, or Not to Ice?

To ice, or not to ice?  That is the question, and has been for many years.  Let’s explore the literature and see what anatomy, physiology, and recent research has to say…

Full article here >

In a nutshell:
Ice, like all modalities, has a time and place, typically in the acute phase of inflammation to slow metabolic processes, decrease swelling, and decrease pain. However, overuse can actually disrupt the body’s normal inflammatory response and delay healing.

Instagram Challenge: #worldwideFITT

This month we are starting our World Wide FITT challenge! Going on a summer vacation to a cool location? Take a picture or a video of you doing your PT exercises and use the hashtag #worldwideFITT.

#worldwideFITT

Do your runners touches in front of a National monument, your dead bugs on top of a mountain, your band walks on the beach. Wherever you go we want to see you doing your exercises!  We will choose a winner at the end of every month – prizes will include TAI gear, workout goodies, and even a free training session! And don’t forget about our daily core posts through the month of June!

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Welcome Home, Baugus!

Ryan Baugus DPT, ATC is returning to the clinic this month as a physical therapist and training/performance specialist, after completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at George Fox University in May.  His resume includes time with OSU baseball and football as well as the San Francisco Giants baseball organization during his training as an ATC at Oregon State.  As a physical therapy student, he participated in a three month internship with Athletes’ Performance/Exos where he worked with many professional athletes including NFL combine athletes.  We are excited for Ryan to rejoin the team, bringing a unique set of skills and experiences in the realms of physical therapy, rehabilitation, athletic training, and performance training.