Nick Rinard Physical Therapy

21/07/2025

Fun in the sun reminders.

Don’t allow the heat to keep you from enjoying the activities you love, but be smart about your time in the sun. Here are some tips to help:

• Be patient with your body. If you regularly exercise outdoors, it can take up to 2 weeks for you to acclimate to the hotter conditions.

• Pay attention to the humidity level. High humidity means that the body can’t cool off as efficiently (sweat won’t evaporate as readily). This can also lead to increased fluid loss as your body continues to try and regulate its temperature, so drink more fluids and reduce the intensity of your activity.

• Sweat is made up of more than just water. Be sure that you are replenishing electrolytes if you are active for a prolonged period.
• Come to terms with the fact that you will be slower. Hot days are not the time to try and beat your best time-just enjoy yourself!

• Stay hydrated! Make sure that whatever you are doing, you bring water with you. It is more difficult for your body to regulate its temperature under dehydration, increasing risk of heat stroke.

• If you can, plan your activities for earlier in the day or late at night when the temperatures are cooler.

• Protect your skin from the sun, even on cloudy days.

15/07/2025

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is with Natasha Rinard - making patients happy and getting results in occupational therapy!

"I crushed my hand in a sledding accident and I couldn't grasp or pinch without pain.

I couldn't type, use utensils or carry anything.

My pain was 7/10+.

Now after 8 visits my pain is gone and my strength is above average and I can do the the things that I did before."

26/06/2025

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy treats hand pain!

• repetitive strain injuries
• arthritis (thumb CMC joint, OA, RA)
• stiff and/or painful wrists & fingers
• tendinitis (medial and lateral epicondylitis, DeQuervain’s, etc.)
• post-fractures, dislocations, sprains in upper extremities (wrist, shoulder, finger)
• post-surgical repairs (tendon repairs, partial/complete amputations, burns, decompressions, transplantations)
• systemic/ genetic disorders of UEs
• nerve involvement (compression, repair, transplantation)
• mechanical diagnosis and therapy
• screen for spinal disc/nerve involvement
• patient education and training in self-treatment
• static/dynamic splinting,
• positional taping
• adaptive equipment solution
• ergonomic work station evaluations and solutions
• appropriate specific strengthening & conditioning exercises

25/06/2025

Bulging disk? We can help you get back on track.

"I had a disk bulge in my back.

The bulge made it where I couldn't sit, had trouble sleeping, and had trouble in general. Also pain.

The treatment has heled a lot.

No trouble sitting or sleeping.

I am on the road to normalization."

Thomas

18/06/2025

Patients are getting results with Nick Rinard Physical Therapy!

"I had nagging lower back pain that was localized on the left of my spine.

After confirming it was likely due to a bulging disc by my doctor he referred me to Nick because previous physical therapies had not worked.

I was really impressed from my first visit because they therapy was completely different and was provided in a progressive approach with exercises that made sense!

After 12 visits the lower back pain is gone!

I highly recommend this PT!

Staff is super positive and really informative and fun - it actually the only I looked forward to the PT sessions 🙂 "

Holly

17/06/2025

"I came in with major chronic pain and injuries from a car accident.

With care, patience, and always a great sense of humor - Nick Rinard Physical Therapy help me back to a life free of pain.

Through every twist and turn on my road to recovery, Nick help me stay informed, comfortable with the treatment, and motivated to keep going.

Thank you so much!"
Autumn

09/06/2025

We Appreciate YOU!

Did you know that you help make up 40% of the patients we see? Yes, YOU!

40% of the patients we treat are past patients returning for a different issue, or patients referred to Nick Rinard Physical Therapy by a past patient.


We want you to know that we appreciate you, and that despite all the changes that have happened to healthcare (and those to come) YOU are still still our first priority.

We are committed to your PT being as effective as possible, and are still working hard to get you better in an average of 6-8 visits!

Call 503-244-6232 for your Evaluation or Free 15 minute consultation.

https://rinardpt.com/thank-you-for-your-continued-trust-in-us/

27/05/2025

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is back from the long weekend-- getting patients results.

If you are in pain- let us help you get rid of what ails you before the first days of summer!

“Bi-lateral flank pain. This issue does not appear to be structural, but Nick helped treat mid-to-upper back pain which was also present. I feel I have the tools and techniques to self-treat this and prevent future flare-ups. Thanks!"

John

https://rinardpt.com/do-you-want-to-p…t-days-of-summer/

23/05/2025

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy will be closed Monday May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.

We wish everyone a very happy Memorial Day weekend.

Be safe, have fun and enjoy time with family and friends.

We looking forward to seeing all our patients back in the clinic on Tuesday May 27th 2025.

https://rinardpt.com/nick-rinard-physical-therapy-will-be-closed-for-memorial-day/

08/05/2025

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy gets results!

“Headaches / neck ache / finger & leg tingling / hunching

1) Improved posture
2) Headaches controlled and minimalized
3) Sleeping without hip/leg pain waking”

Sarah

07/05/2025

Get back to what you love to do... Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is HERE for you!

"Recommended by my wife and glad I came in.

Goal was to get back to running after a decade after an ankle injury.

Gained a lot of clarity about the injury and tools to strengthen my legs and gain more stability + mobility on my ankle.

Back to running and excited to keeping taking on the miles!"

Michael

05/05/2025

Waiting to start PT after an accident can actually INCREASE your healing time.

Some people are told to “rest” for 4-6 weeks before starting therapy after an accident. The problem with this? There are many things a person can do immediately after a car accident to facilitate healing and prevent dysfunction.

All too often, we see people 6 months or more after a car accident or motor vehicle accident (MVA).

Without exercises at home, the picture is this: limited, painful movement of the spine or joint, global weakness, and poor posture that becomes painful when corrected.

The same is true for other types of trauma as well! Prolonged rest causes stiffness, and can lead to increased pain.

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy has a very effective treatment protocol that helps patients avoid loss in range in motion, and decrease pain!

Injured today? Call now to schedule your evaluation at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy.

Car accident, call Nick Rinard Physical Therapy TODAY! By Krissy Brown 05 May, 2025 Medical Advisory, Physical Therapy Tips car accident, healing time, Nick Rinard physical therapy, pain Waiting to start PT after an accident can actually INCREASE your healing time Some people are told to “rest” ...