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Riverside Physical Therapy

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Riverside Physical Therapy

IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is the Northwest's premier physical and hand therapy group. We want to make it easy for patients to get the care they need.

We have locations throughout the Puget Sound, so you'll never have to travel far to receive exceptional service. Nestled in a northern Idaho valley sits a small community packed with big adventure. Orofino, Idaho has year-round recreational activities that attract families and thrill seekers alike. At Riverside Physical Therapy, we strive to achieve results quickly with virtually every condition or injury. We offer a full range of specialized services to cover a majority of patient conditions. We offer early morning and evening appointments to accommodate a variety of schedules, and we accept most insurance plans, including Medicare and Worker's Compensation.

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the strength, resilience, and trust of our patients and community.

Helping people move, heal, and live better is an incredible privilege.

🧡 Wishing you a restful and joy-filled holiday!

We are closed today and Friday🦃

We are open next week Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

11/20/2025

Running and walking are two of the simplest and most effective forms of physical activity — and they play a huge role in overall health, longevity, and function. Here’s why they’re so important:

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🫀 1. Cardiovascular Health

Both walking and running strengthen your heart and improve circulation. They help:
• Lower blood pressure
• Improve cholesterol levels
• Reduce risk of heart disease and stroke

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💪 2. Musculoskeletal Strength

They build endurance and strength in the legs, hips, and core — muscles that are crucial for stability, posture, and injury prevention.
• Walking maintains joint mobility and bone density.
• Running adds a greater load, helping stimulate stronger bones and connective tissue (in moderation).

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🧠 3. Mental Health Benefits

Movement boosts endorphins and serotonin — your brain’s “feel-good” chemicals.
• Reduces stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression
• Improves sleep and mood
• Enhances focus and cognitive function

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⚖️ 4. Weight and Metabolic Health

Walking and running increase daily energy expenditure and improve insulin sensitivity, helping regulate blood sugar and body weight.

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🦵 5. Functional Longevity

Regular walking and running improve:
• Balance and coordination
• Gait mechanics
• Independence and mobility with age

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🌳 6. Accessibility and Simplicity

They require little equipment, can be done almost anywhere, and easily fit into daily routines — making them one of the most sustainable forms of exercise.

11/19/2025

Toys for Tots is back and we are ready to except your donations at Riverside Physical Therapy🎁

🎯 Purpose

The goal of Toys for Tots is to bring joy and hope to less fortunate children at Christmas by giving them toys — helping them feel valued and included during the holidays.

❤️ Impact

Since it began in 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed hundreds of millions of toys to children across the U.S., helping spread joy and build community during the holidays.

11/17/2025

🦵 Hamstring Tightness vs. Sciatic Nerve Irritation

Both can cause tension or discomfort in the back of the thigh — but they’re very different in cause, feel, and treatment.

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⚡️ Hamstring Tightness

Cause:
• Shortened or overworked hamstring muscles (from sitting, poor mobility, or training).

Common Sensations:
• A stretching or pulling feeling in the back of the thigh during forward bending.
• Usually stops when you ease off the stretch.
• Pain stays localized to the muscle area.

What Helps:
• Gentle stretching, soft tissue work, and progressive strengthening.
• Improving hip and pelvic mobility.

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🔥 Sciatic Nerve Irritation

Cause:
• Compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, often from the lower back or piriformis region.

Common Sensations:
• A sharp, burning, or radiating pain that can travel from the low back or buttock down the leg.
• May include numbness, tingling, or weakness.
• Stretching the hamstrings can actually worsen the symptoms because it puts tension on the nerve.

What Helps:
• Nerve glides, gentle mobility work, and addressing the root cause (often lumbar or pelvic alignment).
• Avoid aggressive stretching until nerve tension improves.

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💡 Quick Tip for Differentiation

When you perform a straight leg raise:
• If pain is mostly in the back of the thigh and eases with bending the knee → muscle tightness.
• If pain radiates down the leg or feels tingly/sharp → likely nerve-related.

11/11/2025

💥 The Workout: “Chad”

For time:

1,000 Box Step-Ups (20” box) with a weighted ruck or vest (45/35 lb)

You can scale it based on ability or purpose:
• Ruck/Weighted Vest Version: 45 lb for men / 35 lb for women
• Unweighted Version: Just bodyweight
• Half Chad: 500 step-ups
• Quarter Chad: 250 step-ups

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🪖 The Story Behind It

“Chad” was one of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson’s favorite workouts while training for alpine missions. After his death, his wife Sara Wilkinson, a CrossFit athlete and coach, collaborated with CrossFit HQ and GORUCK to create the “Hero WOD: Chad” as a way to honor him and bring attention to the mental health struggles that many service members face after deployment.

The workout represents endurance, perseverance, and mental toughness — echoing the internal battles that veterans often face in silence.

11/05/2025

💪 Benefits of Strong Deltoid Muscles for the Shoulders

The deltoids — the rounded muscles on the top of your shoulders — play a key role in nearly every upper-body movement. They’re made up of three parts: anterior (front), lateral (side), and posterior (rear) fibers. Together, they help move, stabilize, and protect your shoulders.

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🦵 Key Benefits

1. Improved Shoulder Stability
• Strong deltoids help keep the shoulder joint centered and supported during pressing, pulling, and overhead movements.
• This stability reduces the risk of shoulder impingement or dislocations.

2. Enhanced Lifting Strength & Performance
• Essential for pressing (shoulder press, bench press) and overhead movements (snatches, jerks, push press).
• Helps transfer power efficiently from the upper body to the arms.

3. Better Posture & Shoulder Alignment
• Balanced deltoid strength supports proper shoulder positioning, counteracting rounded shoulders from desk work or poor posture.
• Works with the rotator cuff and scapular muscles for optimal alignment.

4. Reduced Risk of Injury
• Strong deltoids distribute load evenly across the shoulder complex, decreasing strain on smaller stabilizing muscles and tendons.
• Protects against common issues like rotator cuff strains and shoulder impingement.

5. Improved Aesthetic & Functional Strength
• Builds a well-rounded, athletic upper body appearance.
• Makes daily tasks like lifting, reaching, and carrying easier and safer.

11/03/2025

🦵 Adductor Stretching & Flexibility Benefits

The adductors (inner thigh muscles) play a key role in stabilizing the hips, pelvis, and knees during movement. Keeping them flexible and strong is essential for both performance and injury prevention.

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💡 Main Benefits

1. Improved Hip Mobility
• Stretching the adductors allows for greater range of motion in the hips — essential for squats, lunges, running, and daily activities.
• Better mobility means improved movement efficiency and reduced compensation from other muscles.

2. Reduced Groin & Hip Injuries
• Tight adductors are commonly linked to groin strains and hip joint stress.
• Regular flexibility work helps balance tension across the hip and prevents overuse or strain injuries.

3. Enhanced Athletic Performance
• Optimal adductor flexibility allows for smoother direction changes, lateral movements, and stability during cutting or sprinting.
• Helps with deeper, more controlled squats and Olympic lifts.

4. Better Posture & Pelvic Alignment
• Tight inner thighs can contribute to pelvic tilt or knee valgus (knees caving in).
• Stretching helps maintain proper alignment between hips, knees, and ankles.

5. Decreased Muscle Tension & Soreness
• Improves blood flow and recovery post-workout.
• Reduces stiffness, making movements feel lighter and more fluid.

10/31/2025

⚖️ Why Challenging Your Balance Is So Important

Balance isn’t just about standing still — it’s your body’s ability to stay stable and controlled during movement. Challenging your balance helps train your brain, muscles, and joints to work together more efficiently.

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💡 Key Benefits

1. Improves Coordination & Body Awareness
• Balance training strengthens the connection between your brain and body.
• You become more aware of your position and movement — reducing stumbles or missteps.

2. Prevents Falls & Injuries
• By practicing balance, you train your muscles and reflexes to react faster when you lose stability.
• Especially important as we age or return from injury.

3. Builds Core & Lower Body Strength
• Every balance challenge activates your core, hips, glutes, and legs.
• Stronger stabilizers mean better posture, movement control, and athletic performance.

4. Enhances Athletic Performance
• Improves control in dynamic movements like running, jumping, and changing direction.
• Essential for any sport or functional fitness activity.

5. Supports Joint Health & Stability
• Promotes equal strength and control on both sides of the body.
• Reduces compensations that can lead to knee, ankle, or hip pain.

10/29/2025

Here are the key Benefits of Burpees 💪:

🔥 Full-body workout – Works your arms, chest, core, glutes, and legs all at once.
❤️ Boosts cardiovascular endurance – Gets your heart rate up quickly for great cardio conditioning.
⚡ Builds strength and power – Combines strength, coordination, and explosive movement.
🧠 Improves coordination and agility – Challenges multiple muscle groups and movement patterns.
⏱️ Efficient and effective – No equipment needed, quick to perform, and great for calorie burn.
🏋️ Enhances functional fitness – Mimics real-life movements, helping your body move better in daily activities.
🙌 Promotes independence — improves your ability to get on and off the ground safely and confidently.

10/27/2025

Sit-to-stand thrusters and press-outs combine strength, power, and control! These variations not only strengthen your legs and glutes through the sit-to-stand motion but also engage your core, shoulders, and arms with the press. A great way to train full-body coordination, build functional strength, and improve your ability to move efficiently in daily tasks.

10/24/2025

Sit to Stand Progression💪🏻🏋️‍♂️

Sit-to-stand exercises are a great way to build lower body strength and improve functional mobility. Progressions like performing them with eyes closed challenge your proprioception and balance by removing visual cues, while staggered stance sit-to-stands add asymmetrical loading—helping improve stability, strength, and coordination for everyday activities.”

10/22/2025

Understanding Balance and its Systems🧍‍♂️👏
Balance training is all about progression! Starting with a narrow base of support (NBOS) and moving through semi-tandem, tandem, and single-leg stance challenges your stability step by step. Closing your eyes removes visual input, forcing your body to rely more on proprioception and the inner ear. Adding head turns challenges your vestibular system—making your balance training even more effective!

Address

150 126th Street
Orofino, ID
83544

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+12084767105

Website

https://www.irgpt.com/locations/riverside-physical-therapy

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