Using Plyometrics & The APEX PWR Approach to Sports Physical Therapy in Tigard, OR At APEX PWR, our sports physical therapy team in Tigard, Oregon, is dedicated to helping athletes of all levels return to their peak performance. For those that have jumping, explosiveness and/or power involved in their sport, we like to add in […]

Joel Embiid & Meniscus Physical Therapy in Tigard, Oregon The Joel Embiid Lesson: Why Meniscus Injuries Need Proper Rehab Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid has made headlines again—not for his dominance on the court, but for his decision to sit out the remainder of the 2025 season due to lingering knee issues. Embiid originally suffered

Hamstring Strains in Athletes: What You Need to Know, How to Recover & Face the Dilemma Hamstring injuries are a common challenge for athletes at every level, from youth sports to the NBA. Just ask Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis, who recently suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain (ESPN). His situation highlights a key decision

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,