Get Your Health Back On Track With Physical Therapy
Have you struggled with pain? Are you dealing with an injury affecting your ability to do your usual routine? Our highly skilled physical therapists can guide you back to health and back to doing what you love!
Whether you have recently had surgery or are recovering from a new injury, physical therapy at Alpine Physical Therapy and Sports Performance can help.
October is National Physical Therapy Month. Alpine Physical Therapy and Sports Performance wants to make sure that you have a reliable source to help you resolve whatever physical condition you face. Our physical therapists are highly trained and experienced in treating musculoskeletal disorders. We understand how important it is to get to the root of the problem and provide solutions that work.
Our team of physical therapists is devoted to helping our patients recover from injuries and pain that are interfering with everyday activities and making life way harder than it should be.
Request an appointment with Alpine Physical Therapy and Sports Performance today, so we can help you get back to the life you deserve!
Why Should I Choose Physical Therapy?
There are several reasons to choose physical therapy over costly surgeries and medications. Physical therapy has been shown to not only help resolve pain and improve function, but it is also effective at enhancing your overall health and well-being.
One of the most significant benefits of physical therapy is that it can uncover the underlying reasons for your injuries and/or pain. Some of the impairments your physical therapist can help you correct include:
- Loss of motion
- Weakness
- Poor posture and faulty movement patterns
- Gait abnormalities
- Loss of balance
- Coordination deficits
- Neurological impairment
- Unhealthy lifestyle behaviors (i.e., poor sleep habits, improper nutrition, lack of exercise, etc.)
4 Benefits of Physical Therapy
A physical therapist can educate you about ways to move safer, use your energy more efficiently, reduce the risk of re-injury, and enhance the overall effects of your care. The benefits of physical therapy treatments include easing pain, reducing spasms, increasing circulation, and promoting healing.
- Physical therapy can help improve your joint range of motion and overall mobility: Our ability to move depends on how individual joints move and how the body’s joints move in concert with one another. Increasing joint range of motion and mobility of the connective tissues around your joints (including the tendons, muscles, fascia, and joint capsules) will help your joints feel better and move better.
- This will also help you improve overall functional mobility and activity tolerance, essential for work, leisure, and simple daily functions.
- Physical therapy can help strengthen weaknesses and compensation patterns: Through injury or surgery, muscles become weak and impact your ability to move and function normally.
- For some, an old injury or abnormal movement pattern has led to weakness due to compensations. Physical therapists are skilled at assessing the whole body, identifying weaknesses, and teaching how to restore strength and function.
- Physical therapy can improve your overall health and well-being: When you see a physical therapist for pain and injuries, you will receive rehabilitation benefits to resolve the condition and a total body approach to health.
- Physical therapists can recommend nutrition to improve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve overall health. In addition, physical therapists are movement experts and trained to help you move/exercise more, no matter your limitations or restrictions. More activity equals improved health!
- Physical therapy can help you reduce the risk of injury: By implementing a holistic approach, we can improve and restore your function and prevent injuries. This may include all components of typical physical therapy and include gait modifications and coordination exercises to stimulate the nervous system and help ensure your mechanics are ideal to avoid an injury.
Patient Success Story
“I love coming to see Rachel at Alpine Physical Therapy! She’s kind, knowledgeable, and really takes the time to listen. I first came in for a rotator cuff issue, and with her help, made steady progress. She also worked with me on some Achilles and knee issues that had started to affect my recreational activities. What I really appreciate is how she tailors exercises to fit the outdoor activities I love most. The rehab plans are always practical, manageable, and actually relevant to the things I want to get back to doing. I’m really grateful for the care and support I’ve received, and I’d absolutely recommend Rachel and the Alpine PT team to anyone looking for personalized, thoughtful physical therapy.” – Sylvia
Try an October “Reset” Before the Winter Holidays
With the weather finally starting to cool off, October is a great time to get back into the habit of physical activity before the holidays kick into gear. Here are some of our favorite ways to get moving in the fall:
- Go for a walk. Now’s the perfect time to take advantage of cooler temperatures. A brisk walk around your neighborhood is also a great way to admire your neighbors’ Halloween decorations.
- Enjoy a game of tag football. Why should the pros have all the fun? Invite your friends over for a friendly skirmish–no tackling required.
- Try a local hiking trail: You aren’t the only one enjoying the cooler weather. Spend a few hours exploring a nearby hiking trail and check out what nature’s doing to prepare for winter.
At Alpine Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, we know things start to get busy at Halloween–but October is the perfect time to squeeze in some fun outdoor activities before things get going!
Call Us Today To Request An Appointment
The mission of our physical therapy clinic is to use compassion, encouragement, and motivation in the treatment of our patients and clients. We provide outstanding and personalized skills as movement and rehabilitation physical therapists through exceedingly high customer service and results! Our goal is to positively impact people’s lives and improve their quality of life. Your therapy will be centered around helping you get back to doing the things you love without pain. We understand that no two pain conditions are alike, and no two treatment plans should be either. Contact Alpine Physical Therapy and Sports Performance to learn more about National Physical Therapy Month and the benefits of physical therapy. If you’re struggling with a painful condition or experiencing a physical limitation, our therapists will work with you to ensure your success!
Dr. Zachary Taillie
DPT, OCS, CSCS | Co-Owner
As a former college athlete and someone who still enjoys being very active, I have experienced the highs and lows associated with injury. As a former patient, I witnessed first hand the gift of getting back to what I love after an injury. The desire to share this gift with others is what motivated me to become a physical therapist and continues to drive my practice today.
I am a board certified specialist in Orthopedics, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, certified in Functional Dry Needling, and have complete the SFMA level I and II course.
Exercise Of The Month
Dead Bug
- Lie down on your back with your arms by your sides, your knees bent to 90-degrees, and your feet on the floor.
- Raise one arm up straight and one knee up towards the ceiling at the same time.
- Your arm should stay straight and be pointing straight up at the top and your knee should be at 90-degrees and be pointing straight up at the top.
- 3 Sets, 10 Reps.
Have questions? Don’t hesitate to make an appointment and get them answered!
Don’t Let Your Insurance Benefits Go to Waste!
As the year winds down, now is the perfect time to take full advantage of your insurance benefits before they reset. If you’ve been putting off physical therapy, now’s the time to act!
Recipe of the Month: Pumpkin Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large bunch fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée (about 2 cups)
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Toasted pumpkin seeds and flaky sea salt, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- Prep the ingredients. Very finely chop 1 medium yellow onion. Finely grate 3 garlic cloves. Pick the leaves from 1 large bunch fresh thyme until you have 2 tablespoons.
- Cook the aromatics. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the pumpkin and spices. Add the thyme, 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Cook over medium-low until steaming and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetable broth. Add 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes. (The mixture will bubble.) Add the maple syrup and cream. Remove the pot from the heat.
- Add 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 2 tablespoons heavy cream, and stir to combine. (At this point, for a creamier soup, you can use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to purée until it reaches your desired consistency.)
- Garnish and serve. Serve warm, garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds, flaky salt, fresh thyme leaves, and more black pepper.
