This blog category is where our expert sports physical therapy team brings the latest research and data to you about different sports injuries, surgeries, and injury prevention. There are sometimes injury or surgery specific highlights or there can be sport or activity specific highlights (ex. running or basketball). Our sports physical therapy team also discusses different approaches to rehab, different technology to help and ways to prevent injuries.
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, […]
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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
About Dr. Kevin Le, DPT About Dr. Kevin Le, DPT I grew up in Oregon and did a brief stint in Utah for PT school. I am now settled back in Oregon with my partner, Batya, and three cats, Applejack, Dew, and Cola. I’ve been passionate about human performance and endurance training since high school,
7 Hip Mobility and Strength Exercises for Skiers The APEX team is full of skiers (and a few snowboarders), and we’re here to help you make the most of your time on the slopes. Whether you’re carving turns, hitting moguls, or tackling backcountry runs, your hip strength and mobility are a critical part of skiing
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ACL Surgery Recovery: Redefined & Reimagined at APEX PWR in Tigard, Oregon Nobody is excited when they hear the news, “you have a torn ACL and need surgery”. The rehab for an ACL tear is a long journey to make it back to full speed and strength. While the injury itself isn’t pleasant, our team
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7 Proven PWR Moves to help you silence the noise, and streamline success in your health & fitness.
