Test, Don’t Guess: How Speed Testing Drives Smarter Speed and Strength Training Speed is one of the most valuable athletic qualities, yet it is also one of the most commonly trained without objective data. Athletes are often told to sprint faster, lift heavier, or run harder without knowing whether the training is actually improving performance. […]

Knee Pain Physical Therapy in Beaverton, OR for Athletes and Active Adults Knee pain during squats, stairs, running, or deceleration is one of the most common complaints among athletes and active adults. Despite how frequently it occurs, knee pain is often misunderstood and improperly treated. At APEX PWR, we see this pattern every week. Many

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,

From the First Steps to Full Return: ACL Recovery at APEX PWR For athletes, few injuries are as daunting as an ACL tear. The road back can feel overwhelming, from the initial pain and swelling to the long months of physical therapy and training required to return to sport. At APEX PWR in Tigard, Oregon,

From Surgery to the Court: Jasmine’s ACL + Meniscus Recovery with Athlete Physical Therapy in Tigard, Oregon At APEX PWR in Tigard, Oregon, we specialize in athlete physical therapy that’s built around sports-specific recovery. One of our standout stories comes from Jasmine Broberg, captain of the volleyball team at Clackamas Community College and a proud

Knee Pain Tips from a Physical Therapist | Sports Physical Therapy Tigard, OR Knee pain does not always mean you have to stop squatting. You need guidelines to train smart and identify if this is something you can work through or if it’s time to see a physical therapist. These three simple rules can help

The Right Way Back — Cameron Brink and the Power of Patience in ACL Rehab A Local Star’s Return Inspires us All – Especially locally here in Beaverton! When Cameron Brink returned to the court for the Los Angeles Sparks this week, it wasn’t just another appearance in a long WNBA season. It was the

Movement Quality Testing Before Sport Re-Entry: Why It Matters You’ve rehabbed the injury. The pain is gone. Strength is coming back. You’re finally cleared to train again… but are you really ready to return to sport? At APEX PWR, we know that being “cleared” by a doctor or physical therapist isn’t the finish line and

Achilles Ruptures in Athletes: What Comes After the Snap? This year’s NBA playoffs have been filled with drama, heartbreak, and incredible performances—but also a worrying trend: Achilles injuries. Three major stars—Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard, and Tyrese Haliburton—all sustained Achilles-related issues during the postseason, sparking concern across the league and sports medicine community. While it’s impossible

It’s More Than Physical Therapy at APEX PWR in Tigard, OR When most people think of physical therapy, they imagine stretching bands, post-surgery exercises, and basic injury recovery in a small room or even just laying on a table. And while those are certainly pieces of the puzzle for some cases, at APEX PWR in