Are Balance Exercises a Waste of Time for Ankle Stability? Balance training is often associated with ankle stability, leading many athletes to use BOSU balls, wobble boards, and foam pads as a primary method to strengthen their ankles. But how effective are these tools in truly improving ankle function? While some unstable surface training can […]

Recurring Hamstring Injuries: Understanding, Prevention, and Recovery Hamstring injuries are one of the most frustrating setbacks for athletes, especially when they become a recurring issue. If your young athlete keeps pulling their hamstring, it’s crucial to take an active approach to recovery to prevent future injuries. At APEX PWR, we specialize in hamstring physical therapy

The Role of Progressive Overload in Injury Rehabilitation Simply sitting out isn’t the answer – and the research backs it up. Especially if you’re an athlete or active adult, you want to find a way to continue to move (at a minimum) just to stay sane. At APEX PWR, our sports physical therapy team is

Do You Need Manual Therapy? When people think about physical therapy, they often picture manual therapy—hands-on techniques like massages or adjustments to help ease pain. While these methods can feel good in the short term, there’s an alternative, more empowering way to achieve long-lasting results. At APEX Performance Wellness & Rehab in Tigard, Oregon, we

A Common Soccer Injury – Lateral Ankle Sprain – And How to Rehab It Soccer is a dynamic sport requiring quick directional changes, explosive sprints, and precise footwork. Unfortunately, these demands make lateral ankle sprains—commonly known as inversion ankle sprains—one of the most frequent injuries for soccer players. While these injuries are prevalent across all

Meniscus Tears: Why Surgery and Rehab Are No Joke When people hear about a meniscus injury, the response is often, “Oh, you’re lucky, at least it’s not your ACL.” But here’s the truth: a meniscus tear—and the rehab that follows surgery—is no small matter. While it may not have the notoriety of an ACL injury,

A Guide to Sprained Ankles for Athletes Basketball season is here. So is club volleyball and soccer. So let’s touch on one of the most common injuries these athletes experience – sprained ankles. Our team of sports physical therapists huddled up to breakdown all the info you need to know about ankle sprains, what all

What’s the Plan After Physical Therapy Finishing physical therapy is a huge milestone, but it’s not the end of your journey—it’s the beginning of building lasting strength, mobility, and confidence. Transitioning from rehab to fitness requires a thoughtful approach to maintain the progress you’ve made and continue improving your overall health. Over our 10 year

The Gold Standard for ACL Surgery Recovery There are many places that feature quality sports physical therapists that can help you with your ACL surgery recovery. The problem is most of these physical therapists face limitations in their ability to provide you top quality care. For lengthy physical therapy journeys, like ACL surgery rehab, it’s