Rebound physical therapist Tim Gross likes to remind his patients that the rehab process is not always linear. “When recovering from an injury, it’s common for patients to experience some setbacks,” said Gross, who works at Rebound’s Bend East Clinic. “One of the most important parts of my job is encouraging patients to keep working […]
Spring is finally here, and so is the outdoor tennis season… and tennis injuries. While many recreational and youth tennis players are eager to start practicing their backhand, a successful season starts before setting foot on the court. Tennis is a physically taxing sport, and overuse injuries are common among players. While it can be […]
In 2009, Rebound physical therapist Stuart Johnson saw a need that he could meet. At the time, Central Oregon patients requiring vestibular rehabilitation — a specialized form of PT that uses specific exercises to treat dizziness and balance problems — had to drive to Portland for treatment. “There was a gap (in care) that I […]
We are excited to announce Rebound’s newest team member, Jessica Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, CF-L1! Jessica earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff, Arizona), where she competed on the rugby and golf teams. She continued her education with the completion of a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Pacific […]
Aurora Gomez PT doesn’t remember much of the major car accident that left her with a punctured lung, shoulder, rib and heel fractures and ACL and meniscus (knee) tears as a young teen. Gomez, a physical therapist and Rebound North Clinic Supervisor, was severely injured when the driver of an 18-passenger van carrying Gomez and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A surfing lineup at Bend’s River Wave looks a little different than at the ocean. Instead of sitting on their boards in the water and waiting for a wave to build and paddle into, wetsuit-clad river surfers clutch their boards and stand in line for their turn on a manmade river wave. The novelty wave […]
For physical therapist Eric Edwards PT, the best part of the job is helping patients get back to doing what they love. “It’s about identifying what is really important to a patient: what activity is really important to who they are and how they cope as a person,” explained Edwards, a PT at Rebound’s North […]
