We are pleased to welcome physical therapist Nicolette Sapigao, PT, DPT, CCI, STMT-1 to Rebound! Nicolette will be treating patients full-time at our Redmond Clinic. A native of Walla Walla, Washington, Nicolette obtained a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in California. Prior to PT school, she earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in […]
When it comes to rehab, Rebound physical therapist Peter Mollo PT takes an integrative approach with his patients. “I use everything,” said Mollo of his treatment style. “I teach high school football players yoga for flexibility and incorporate Olympic lifting techniques when strength-training older patients.” He is Board Certified as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) […]
David Bergstrom, PT, DPT has joined our crew! He will be working full-time as a physical therapist at our Bend West clinic. Originally from Grand Marais, Minnesota, David received his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of North Dakota where he played Division 1 tennis in the Big Sky Conference for four years. Following […]
Three and a half years ago, Ruby Garmyn was walking his dog at Bend’s Pine Nursery Park when he saw a group of people his age playing pickleball. Intrigued by the sport, he signed up for an introductory class through Bend Park […]
By Melissa Carlton, PT, CLT, CES, CSCS Director of Rebound’s Lymphedema and Oncology Program, Bend North Clinic October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it also is National Physical Therapy Month. As a physical therapist and certified lymphedema therapist I am very passionate about working with patients during their […]
For physical therapist Andy Emerson PT, relating with a diverse patient population is a bright spot of his job. “Connecting with patients and getting them better — that’s the fun part,” said Emerson, who has worked as Rebound’s La Pine Clinic Manager for eight years. “It’s a laid-back, warm and welcoming environment,” noted Emerson of […]
We are pleased to announce that Justin Hoggarth, PT, DPT, will become the new clinic manager for Rebound’s Prineville clinic. A native of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Justin completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Sport Science from Oregon State University in Corvallis. He then obtained his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from University of […]
The analogy that physical therapist and Redmond Clinic Supervisor Kaity Post PT uses to help illustrate the importance of PT to her patients: “If the human body is a machine, then a physical therapist is a mechanic.” “Injury and overuse changes how the machine (body) functions and you become less efficient,” explained Post. “A physical […]
Ergonomic Tips for Kids: Parents of school-aged children navigating distance learning from home this fall may want to think twice before telling their kid to stay in their seat. Just like adults, kids can experience neck and back pain — among other musculoskeletal problems — due to poor workstation ergonomics and being too sedentary during […]
We are delighted to announce the addition of Chris Atkin, PT, DPT to the Rebound team! Chris will be working full-time as a physical therapist at our Redmond clinic. A Boise, Idaho native, Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy from Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho. He then completed his Doctorate […]
