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Waiting for Total Knee Replacement (TKR) Surgery? Do these 5 things NOW!!!

Sep 11, 2021

Right now, a lot of people are waiting to have Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery…

Every week at the clinic, we’re getting calls from our clients telling us that their surgery has been pushed to a later date, often several months down the road.

If you were planning to have total knee replacement surgery, but your surgery has been delayed, there are 5 things you should be doing right now to improve the condition of your knee and to increase your chances for a quick recovery after surgery.

What is the “Rotator Cuff”? (Shoulder Pain)

Aug 27, 2021

If you have shoulder pain, you’ve probably heard the term “rotator cuff” before, but you might not know what the rotator cuff actually is.

In this video, I’ll explain how the rotator cuff is made up of four small muscles, and I’ll tell you how these muscles function to stabilize your shoulder joint when you move your arm.

These muscles include the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis.

Towards the end of the video, I’ll also explain why rotator cuff pain is so common (things like rotator cuff tendonitis and tendinosis, as well as impingement).

This should help you understand why shoulder pain is so common, and why the rotator cuff muscles are often involved.

“Is My Rotator Cuff Torn?” (3 ways to tell)

Aug 23, 2021

If you have shoulder pain and you think your rotator cuff might be torn, it’s very important that you figure out if it’s torn quickly!

That’s because any significant or massive tears that require surgery are time sensitive… the longer you delay surgery, the more you risk an unsuccessful surgical outcome.

So, if you think you might have a serious rotator cuff tear, check out the video below where I’ll share 3 telling signs that your rotator cuff might be torn.

Wendy’s Vertigo Success Story (BPPV)

Aug 19, 2021

Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing a client from the clinic named Wendy, after she had undergone successful treatment for her vertigo.

Like many people we work with, she experienced a sudden onset of the sensation of vertigo (a spinning sensation) and was diagnosed by her doctor with BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo).

Luckily for Wendy, her doctor knew we could help her!

Listen to Wendy’s story in the video below as she explains how she felt dramatically better after her first visit (which included the Epley Maneuver) and how she had complete relief of her vertigo following her second visit.

Tips for Staying Active in the Heat

Aug 16, 2021

Summer is here, which means that it’s hot. In some parts of the U.S., midsummer of 2021 is hotter than ever before. The risk for heat-related illness spikes during the summer, so it’s important to be extra cautious when exercising on those hot days to protect your health.

Heat exhaustion and other heat-related illness during hot weather are a real possibility. Whether you are just walking the dog or engaging in strenuous exercise, there is a greater risk to your health, so be sure to take precautions.

To urge you to stay safe and preserve your health during this hot weather, we at Gordon Physical Therapy Clinic In Spokane Valley WA put together this helpful guide on how to stay active, stay cool, and stay safe when under the sun.