Northwest Rehabilitation Associates

6th annual running clinic – May 30th !

Mike Studer — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:48:50 +0000

Have you ever sustained a hamstring injury? You may want to attend this informative and applicable clinic by Rene’e James, PT, OCS, CMP and Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS assisting. Rene’e is a board-certified orthopedic Physical Therapist. She will provide instruction on treating and preventing hamstring injuries. Renee will discuss, demonstrate methods for self-treatment and field questions on the subject. Dress appropriately, bring your legs!

ATTENDEES WILL BE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRIAL OUR UNDERWATER TREADMILL – the same device used by both the Gold and Silver medalists in 10K in the Olympics this past year. Mo Farah and Galen Rupp train using the Hydroworx pool at the Nike Beaverton campus.

Where: Northwest Rehabilitation Associates - 3270 Liberty Rd S

When: 5/30/13; 6:00-7PM

Cost: FREE to WVTC and WVRR members. 10$ to non-members. We will have registration forms for each group on-site to allow for a free event with your new membership!

A Day to Rehabilitate Hunger – “wrap up”

Mike Studer — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:46:44 +0000

We held and successfully completed our first of what is projected to be an annual “Rehabili-thon” as the clinic remained open for their Marion Polk Food Share (MPFS) fundraiser entitled “A Day to Rehabilitate Hunger”. The clinic opened at 7am on Thursday, May 2 and saw patients through the evening, closing their fundraiser with the last patients leaving at 7:15 Friday morning. During the evening, the co-sponsor businesses: Trader Joe’s, Java Crew, and 1-Day Signs provided food, drink and advertising. Conservative estimates include over 70# of food and more than $1500 from patient donations and proceeds of the clinic’s Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy visits during this 24 hour period. You may additionally visit:

http://face2face.salemchamber.org/profiles/blogs/a-day-to-rehabilitate-hunger-1

Now is the time…

Mike Studer — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:57:14 +0000

After the terrorist attacks in Boston last week, one may have the tendency to avoid running events, to recoil. I understand this mentality and would not scoff at anyone that felt this way. However, perhaps NOW is the time to be runner. Many of us recognize that running is about work ethic, consistency, desire, self-improvement on the personal level. All good traits to possess. I learned “again” last night at the Salem Run4Boston event, that running is about camaraderie, togetherness, support systems and celebrating others. No matter how fast, how much, how often, or how come, “runner” is a group that I will always treasure being a part of – even more so this week.

Now is a time to be or to become a runner. You likely have no more than 3 degrees of separation with some connection to the Boston Marathon. Someone that you know, knows someone that was at Boston or has been at Boston for the Marathon. Beginning running can be easier than you think, utilizing the support of an underwater treadmill with the buoyancy effects of the water – build a base of endurance on your way to better health (psychological and physical).

No matter how you do it – strive for more, celebrate your own and the efforts of others to improve and if you are so moved – “Head out for a run!”

Mike Studer

A Day to Rehabilitate Hunger!

Mike Studer — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:10:38 +0000

In just 4 weeks (May 2), NWRA will be hosting our next Marion Polk Food Share fundraiser, “A Day to Rehabilitate Hunger”. We will open as usual on Thursday, May 2 – 7am. Then, we will STAY OPEN for 24 hours straight – seeing patients through the night and next morning! Thanks to Trader Joe’s, day signs and Java Crew for your support in this effort. NWRA will be donating $ to MPFS for each patient seen during this event! Next week, we will begin to schedule patients, receive donations…more to follow!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northwest-Rehabilitation-Associates/338102587681?ref=hl

A Day to Rehabilitate Hunger – May 2

Mike Studer — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:09:26 +0000

Erin Wilson, OTD

Mike Studer — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:22:11 +0000

NWRA is pleased to announce the addition of one of the brightest stars in the area – Erin Wilson! Erin embodies the personal touch of NWRA with her optimism and can-do attitude. Serving clients primarily in the home health setting, … Continue reading →

Anna Perry, PT, DPT

Mike Studer — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:16:03 +0000

NWRA is proud to welcome Anna Perry, PT, DPT to our family and staff! Anna comes to us with an excellent background in orthopedics and a specialty area of women’s health. Her radiant personality is a great welcome for patients … Continue reading →

Sports and Orthopedics

Mike Studer — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:00:58 +0000

Rene’e James, MPT, OCS, CMP leads our sports and orthopedics program with fellow clinicians Anna Perry, PT, DPT; and Bailey Denno, PT, DPT. Together, these exceptional therapists bring the special skills that NWRA embodies – specialist care with a personal touch! With our state of the art clinic, including the area’s only underwater treadmill, Rene’e, Anna and Bailey examine and treat everyone from the high school athlete after ACL repair to the individual recovering just days after a hip replacement. Mike Studer, PT, MHS, NCS, CEEAA, Margaret Smith, SLP, Trisha Ostrander, OTD, CHT and Brady Whetten, PT, DPT, GCS are frequently involved in the athlete that has sustained a concussion – through local physicians and our OHSU concussion connection with Dr. James Chestnutt. Read more about some common diagnoses in the pages to follow or, as always, email us at: info@northwestrehab.com

Underwater Marathon Completed!!

Mike Studer — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:57:04 +0000

Saluting our soldiers

Thank you to all supporters – both financial and energy! Mike completed what we understand to be the fastest Underwater Marathon in the World on 9/9/12 in a time of 3:44! Most importantly, we raised over $8000 for the Eagle Fund. This charity is for the rehabilitative needs of injured US Special Forces – a worthy cause indeed. Don’t tell anyone, but…we ARE considering a repeat effort in the future!

Training blog #2 – Underwater Marathon update

Mike Studer — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 03:17:05 +0000

Mike ran underwater today x 1 hour, continuing his training for the September 9th fundraising event: www.underwatermarathon.com . It is all going well – event organization, training and fundraising. Companies under consideration for product sponsorship include: Garmin, Trader Joe’s, Starbuck’s, … Continue reading →