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Toggle navigation Therapydia.com About Services Reviews Locations Topics NEW – Telehealth Work With Us Schedule Appointment Home Get To Know Your PT: Morgan Semmel PT, DPT Written by Therapydia on October 21, 2020 . Posted in Therapydia Team Get to know Therapydia Pearlridge’s newest physical therapist, Morgan Semmel PT, DPT as she shares what surprised her the most about PT, her Saturday morning routine and her favorite way to stay active. There are so many ways to be active, find what works for you! When did you know that you wanted to be a physical therapist? I played […] Read more Get To Know Your PT: Stephen Block PT, DPT Written by Therapydia on October 14, 2020 . Posted in Therapydia Team Get to know Therapydia Portland’s newest physical therapist, Stephen Block PT, DPT! Learn more about Stephen as he shares his favorite pump up music and what he wishes everyone knew about the physical therapy process. Progress is not a straight, upward, line. Progress is an uneven and jagged line with highs and lows. The important part to remember is that, […] Read more Get to Know Your PT: Lisa Cook PT, DPT Written by Therapydia on September 30, 2020 . Posted in Therapydia Team Get to Know Your PT: Lisa Cook PT, DPT Learn more about Therapydia Ballard’s newest physical therapist, Lisa Cook PT, DPT as she shares her favorite piece of wellness advice, her journey to becoming a PT and how she likes to spend her weekend. We do not stop exercising because we grow old – we grow old because we stop […] Read more Get to Know Your PT: Courtney Sullivan PT, DPT, OCS, MTC Written by Therapydia on August 3, 2020 . Posted in Therapydia Team Get to know Courtney Sullivan PT, DPT, OCS, MTC as she shares what made her want to become a PT, her plans for further education and her favorite way to unwind after a long day. Take the time to figure out what works best for YOUR BODY, and make it happen! When did you know that you wanted to be […] Read more 3 Ways Physical Therapy is an Effective Headache Treatment Option Written by Therapydia on May 21, 2020 . Posted in Therapydia Team By Monica Mai Therapydia Beaverton Headaches occur as a result in changes in chemical activity in your brain. These changes can be caused by a variety of reasons and conditions. There are two major categories of headaches included in this article today, these are based on the source of pain and how physical therapists can administer headache treatments to […] Read more Get to Know Your PT: Kelly Steffy, PT, DPT Written by Therapydia on March 6, 2020 . Posted in Therapydia Team Get to know Therapydia Vancouver’s newest physical therapist- Kelly Steffy, PT, DPT! Kelly shares with us her future education plans to receive her pelvic rehabilitation specialist certification, how she likes to stay active and her favorite piece of wellness advice. Give yourself the same care and attention that you give to others. When did you know that you wanted to […] Read more Get To Know Your PT: Kelsey Dehmer, PT, DPT, OCS Written by Therapydia on December 20, 2019 . Posted in Therapydia Team Get to know Therapydia Ballard physical therapist Kelsey Dehmer, PT, DPT, OCS as she shares what she wishes everyone knew about PT, her love of Lizzo and how she likes to stay active. You have to take care of yourself first in order to take care of your patients When did you know that you wanted to be a physical […] Read more Why Are Whiplash Symptoms Delayed? Written by Therapydia on November 25, 2019 . Posted in Therapydia Team Whiplash is a common neck injury caused by a rapid back and forth movement of the neck, typically from a car accident or other trauma involving the head. If you’ve ever experienced whiplash, you may have noticed that you may not feel neck pain right away. This lag in feeling symptoms of pain from the initial accident is known as […] Read more 5 Exercises to Combat Pelvic Floor Tightness Written by Therapydia on November 24, 2019 . Posted in Therapydia Team Pelvic floor tightness is a form of pelvic floor dysfunction that can happen for several reasons and can cause irritation and pain with intercourse, tampon use, yearly exams, and it can also lead to a higher frequency of vulvar irritation, UTI’s, painful bladder syndrome and much more. Having a flexible pelvic floor can prevent issues like these from occurring as […] Read more Scoliosis Treatment FAQs Written by Therapydia on November 21, 2019 . Posted in Therapydia Team Most of us are familiar with the term scoliosis from being tested for it during puberty. We know the term and that it means a curve in the spine but there is more to scoliosis than meets the eye. Below are some of the common questions that our physical therapists get about scoliosis: Question: What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is a […] Read more Back Pain After A Car Accident FAQ’s Written by Therapydia on November 21, 2019 . Posted in Therapydia Team The back or spine is composed of robust and resilient tendons, muscles and ligaments that provide support to our vertebrae, discs and the spinal cord. Although these structures are inherently strong, just like any other part of the body, they can become injured as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Overall, back pain after a car accident is one […] Read more 5 Exercises For A Weak Pelvic Floor Written by Therapydia on November 19, 2019 . Posted in Therapydia Team Pelvic floor weakness can happen to anyone, whether you’ve had kiddos or not. It is sometimes hard to keep up with gravity itself and we often forget that just like our biceps, if we don’t use it we lose it. So here are 5 pelvic floor dysfunction treatment exercises that can help you KEEP IT, and avoid incontinence and prolapse […] Read more 5 Common Car Accident Injuries Written by Therapydia on November 19, 2019 . Posted in Therapydia Team More than three million suffer from car accident injuries each year. These injuries from car accidents can vary depending on the severity of the accident among other factors. Though there are many injuries one may suffer from a car accident, there are some injuries that are more common than others. 1. Whiplash Whiplash is often sustained from a rapid back […] Read more Exercises To Prevent Work Related Injuries Written by Therapydia on November 1, 2019 . Posted in Physical Therapy Those of us in the physical therapy world are often exposed to a number of different types of injuries. The most common of them (sporting events, skiing, running) we are all familiar with and generally understand how and why they happen. The unexpected injuries, like those that happen in the workplace, can be equally as serious and present a challenge […] Read more Get To Know Your PT: Christina Cherng, PT, DPT Written by Therapydia on October 22, 2019 . Posted in Therapydia Team Therapydia Saratoga Physical Therapist Christina Cherng, PT, DPT takes some time to share her the music that gets her motivated, her go to ways to stay active and her favorite piece of wellness advice. Change takes time – be patient with yourself and keep at it. When did you know that you wanted to be a physical therapist? 5 years […] Read more 9 Pieces Of Equipment Commonly Used In Physical Therapy Written by Therapydia on October 10, 2019 . Posted in Physical Therapy , Therapydia Team When it comes to injury rehabilitation and performance enhancement, physical therapy is often the best option for healing and improving your body naturally. Whether you’re brand new to physical therapy or you’ve had limited experience in the past, you may be curious what sort of physical therapy equipment and tools are used to help you meet your goals. Just like […] Read more The Health Benefits Of Kegel Exercises For Men Written by Therapydia on September 16, 2019 . Posted in Therapydia Team You most likely have heard of kegel exercises for women, but what about kegel exercises for men? Kegel exercises are most often recommended as a form of pelvic floor muscle training in instances of urinary incontinence...