My job revolves around people coming to me wanting me to minimize or eliminate their pain, whether it is from an injury, surgery, or just chronic pain. I am a firm believer of staying active and performing specific exercises for specific conditions. I also believe that good nutrition is an important piece to the puzzle … Read more
Recently, we have changed our logo to include a bonsai tree and our name to Align therapy. Now, I frequently get asked “Why the Bonsai?”. Here are a few of my reasons for not only choosing the bonsai, but for changing the name and logo. Bonsai’s require consistent care, attention, and training. One of the … Read more
Heel Pain, seems like everyone around me has it. Sometimes it is from running, sometimes, from injury, and sometimes from starting a new exercise routine. Most of the time though, it has been going on for a LONG time! As I was sitting with my extended family over Thanksgiving weekend, I realized this heel pain … Read more
Got Knee Pain? Warmer weather encourages us to get out and be active, but after winter hibernation, sometimes our knees don’t cooperate with our plans. Why does my Knee Hurt? The knee is a hinge joint and is susceptible to injury due to overloading the tissue, or trauma. Most of our weight bearing activities cause … Read more
An estimated 80% of us will suffer from tension-type headaches sometime during our lives. The good news is that the right kind of headaches respond very well to Physical Therapy. During my undergrad schooling at BYU, I called these my “Monday” headaches. It seemed like every Monday, I would come home with a tension headache, … Read more
Have you ever been so dizzy it feels like the room is spinning? Does this dizziness start when you roll over in bed or bend down to pick something up from the floor? Or have you ever experienced whiplash? If you have, there’s good news! You don’t have to live with it! Physical therapy can … Read more
What you NEED to know about shoulder pain Are you tired of your shoulder stopping you from doing the things you want to do? Physical therapy can help! Many people come to our clinic complaining that they cannot participate in the sport they would like to play or complete the job they need to get … Read more
The weather is finally warm, and running season is in full swing! These days, it is amazing how many options we have in Utah for running events. Ragnar’s Wasatch Back relay just finished, and there are almost countless half marathons, marathons, triathlons, and hybrids out there. What a great state to live in with such … Read more
One of the common questions I get as a Physical Therapist is, “When should I use ice, and when should I use heat for an injury?”. Ice and Heat are among the cheapest, safest, and most accessible and direct ways of providing pain relief to our normal aches and pains. Here I want to go … Read more
I love the Fall running season. The temperatures are cooler and running through the fall leaves is amazing. The only thing better will be running in the snow! This running season has been fun treating quite a variety of runners. I have seen everything from the most seasoned ultra marathoner, to runners just beginning their … Read more
