Physical Therapy

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Specialized Care at Northwest Therapy in Portland

Linda noticed symptoms gradually after her second pregnancy. Mild incontinence when she coughed, persistent lower back pain, and discomfort during intimacy. Her primary care provider explained that pelvic floor dysfunction was common postpartum and referred her to Northwest Therapy for specialized physical therapy. Like many women, Linda had never heard of pelvic floor PT but

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Fall Prevention Physical Therapy in Portland: How PT Reduces Fall Risk

Margaret noticed she felt less steady walking down her front steps after a recent bout of pneumonia. The unsteadiness worried her enough to mention it at her annual physical, where her Northwest Primary Care provider explained that balance changes after illness are common and treatable. Her provider coordinated a referral to Northwest Therapy for a

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3:49 AMA physical therapist guides a patient through a medicine ball exercise during a rehabilitation session in a bright clinic setting.

Your First Physical Therapy Appointment: What to Expect at Northwest Therapy

Most people arrive at their first physical therapy appointment with a mix of hope and uncertainty. You know something is not right. You know you want it fixed. Beyond that, the process feels like a bit of a mystery. Northwest Therapy, the physical therapy branch of Northwest Primary Care, sees patients across four locations in

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