Kevin Le’s Ironman California 2025 Story By Dr. Kevin Le, DPT | Physical Therapist & Endurance Coach at APEX PWR, Tigard, OR Hey everyone! It’s Kevin, your resident endurance athlete and physical therapist at APEX PWR. I just got back from racing Ironman California in Sacramento on Sunday, October 19. I haven’t taken […]
Finding Balance After Baby- How Structure and Habits Support Postpartum Wellness By APEX Nutritionist, Jennie Carolan We’re so excited to introduce our newest little addition, Oslo, to the APEX family! He arrived on October 15th, and I truly believe that APEX’s incredible strength programming and my focus on nutrition played a huge role in such
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Strong Legs, Strong Mind: How Lower-Body Strength Protects Long-Term Health At APEX Performance Wellness & Rehab, we often say strength is more than muscle, it’s medicine. New research continues to reinforce that statement, showing that leg strength and muscle size are key predictors of brain health, metabolic function, and even lifespan. From dementia and Parkinson’s
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Push Past Your Limits with Thorne Creatine + BCAAs: A New Product to Train, Recover, and Perform At APEX Performance Wellness & Rehab in Tigard, Oregon, we’re always looking for ways to help athletes, professionals, and everyday movers train smarter and recover faster. That’s why we’re excited to highlight a new product from our partners
Is a Personal Trainer Actually Worth It? If you’ve ever walked into a gym and wondered whether hiring a personal trainer is really worth it, you’re not alone. Many people debate between going solo or investing in a trainer, especially when time and money are on the line. But here’s the truth: the right personal
How to Know If You Have Nutritional Deficiencies: Signs, Testing, and Next Steps Most people think they’re eating “healthy enough.” But even with a balanced diet, nutritional deficiencies are surprisingly common and can quietly affect your energy, mood, performance, and long-term health. Whether you’re an athlete, executive, or busy parent, understanding your body’s nutrient status
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Pregnancy and Exercise: Why “Take It Easy” Is Outdated Advice At APEX PWR in Tigard, OR, we see it all the time: well-meaning people telling pregnant women to “take it easy” and avoid challenging exercise. “The uncomfortable truth is that this outdated mindset is robbing mothers and babies of life-changing health benefits.” Dr. Nick, MD,
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Knee Pain When Running: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention in Tigard, OR Knee pain is one of the most common complaints among runners. Sometimes it feels like a dull ache under the kneecap. Other times it shows up as sharp pain on the outside or front of the knee. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do
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How to Treat Shin Splints: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment Options Shin splints (also called medial tibial stress syndrome) are one of the most common injuries in runners, athletes, and even recreational walkers. They show up as a dull, aching pain along the front or inside of the shinbone and can derail your training goals if
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Why Losing Just 10 Pounds Can Improve Your Knee Health – More Than Physical Therapy in Tigard, OR One of the most common issues we see at APEX PWR in Tigard, OR is knee pain. Whether it comes from arthritis, overuse, a past or current injury, or simply the daily strain of carrying extra weight,
7 Proven PWR Moves to help you silence the noise, and streamline success in your health & fitness.
