At SportsCare Physical Therapy in Northeast Portland, we often hear patients tell us “well the doctor says I have arthritis, so I guess I’ll have to live with the pain.” We have treated many of those patients, and the majority…
Baseball pitchers have an increased susceptibility to shoulder injury because of increased overloading of the tissues that stabilize the shoulder. Past research has shown that pitchers’ shoulders commonly exhibit greater than normal external rotation (ER) range of motion (ROM) with…
SportsCare Physical Therapy – NE Portland began in 1999 in order to serve the Gateway, Parkrose, and East Portland communities. Since we opened our doors, we have strived to provide the highest quality care to our patients, taking the necessary…
George Eischen, PT – Director of Gresham SportsCare Physical Therapy George is a native Oregonian who attended Reynolds High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University. He graduated from the University of Indianapolis in 1985…
Pain, ache, throbbing, sharp, stabbing and burning… All words to describe the pain we feel after injury, surgery, during or after strenuous exercise and often during physical therapy rehabilitation. How do we know what pain is significant and what pain…
The advantages of completing post-surgical physical therapy have been established for years, but what about pre-surgical therapy? “Prehab” or therapy completed prior to surgery is a growing trend that allows patients shorter, more successful recovery periods after the surgery is…
Since 2002, Clackamas SportsCare has been providing top quality service to the growing regions of Clackamas and Happy Valley. Our passion is our dedication to exceptional patient treatment. We treat many types of injuries including dysfunction in the low back,…
Disclaimer: The lifting techniques contained within this document will reduce your chance of sustaining an injury if done properly. SportsCare issues no statement claiming these lifting techniques will 100% prevent injury. If you experience any pain or discomfort while lifting…
Gresham SportsCare was founded in 1982 by Clem Eischen when he expanded deeper into East Multnomah County. The first SportsCare clinic was located at 122nd and NE Glisan Street. Although the area has gone through quite a few changes, the…
Stand up straight! Why do you always slouch so much! You’re sticking your tummy out! Blah, blah, blah! How many times have we all heard this? Way too many times! But what is the solution? How do we improve our…
