by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Nov 21, 2018 | Exercise, Physical Therapy, Ski injuries, Sports Physical Therapy, Wellbeing
Believe it or not, winter is upon us! Despite the long, beautiful fall we’ve enjoyed in the Pacific Northwest, winter is still coming. At Life’s Work Physical Therapy, our physical therapists treat many winter sports injuries. Let’s spend some time learning how to... 
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Jan 30, 2018 | Exercise, Physical Therapy, Sports Physical Therapy, Wellbeing
For the last 25 years, the benefits of exercise have been well-known to mainstream America. Exercise is effective in fighting the effects of aging, improving cardiovascular health, and reducing the rates of cancer, diabetes, obesity and dementia. In addition, exercise... by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Dec 6, 2017 | Exercise, Physical Therapy, Ski injuries, Sports Physical Therapy
When it’s raining in Portland, it usually means it’s snowing in the mountains. Winter weather means many of us will be heading out to the slopes for a variety of activities, downhill skiing being one of the most popular. Whether you are an experienced skier or a... 
by Erin Courtney PT, DPT | Jul 19, 2017 | Exercise, Physical Therapy, Sports Physical Therapy, Wellbeing
The more we learn about health and injury, the more the saying “Exercise is the best medicine” rings true. Here in Portland, running is one of the most popular recreational activities and it’s easy to see why. More and more evidence points to the benefits of running... 
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Jul 12, 2017 | Exercise, Physical Therapy, Sports Physical Therapy, Wellbeing
Summer is here and there is so much to enjoy: hiking, biking, running, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking and gardening top the lists of my clients’ favorite summer activities. Is your body ready for all these great summer activities? Cross training is a great way to... 
by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Jun 28, 2017 | ankle pain, Foot Pain, Physical Therapy, Sports Physical Therapy
Growing up as an athlete, I remember many basketball games where I landed funny and then “rolled” my ankle. Lucky for me, my ankles survived and did not turn into recurrent ankle sprains. A sprain is defined as an injury to ligaments. Ligaments are tough yet flexible... 