Have you ever wondered how we decide what exercises to prescribe for your plan of care? In this blog I will be discussing the “10...

From time to time I see some of my patients get frustrated during the rehabilitation process. When I ask them why they are frustrated...

I constantly get asked this one question by new patients, “Do you think I need surgery?”. The answer to that question can sometimes be...

Back pain is a huge problem in developed nations worldwide. It has or will affect most of us. The current estimate is that 80% of people...

Colder weather means some changes to how we exercise. Of course it's harder to motivate yourself to get outside for a run or bike ride...

By Dr. Chris Cheek PT, DPT This past year has been a challenge to say the least, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues take a toll on...

Did you know seeing a physical therapist is not just for people that are injured or have had surgery. Physical therapists can also help...

Our Seattle summer has seen its ups and downs, but the weather has certainly been warm for the past month. This warm weather, combined...

I just got bad knees; this was they comment my newest patient opened his evaluation with this past week. He was seeing me for his chronic...

The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed many physician appointments, elective procedures, and medical tests. As restrictions ease, working...

You may have heard the phrase “running is bad for your knees” at some point in your running journey, whether it was from a friend,...

Telehealth physical therapy has come the forefront of physical therapy care with the COVID-19 Pandemic causing physical therapy...

How much thought have you put into the exercises you're going to use for your next workout, especially now that gyms are closed around...

This time of year, many people are focused on fitness so it's worth taking a look at what fitness really means. The dictionary defines...

Your car needs regular maintenance, so you probably have a mechanic. Your eyes and teeth are important, so you see your optometrist and...

As one year comes to a close and another begins, people begin to set goals and make resolutions. Losing weight, getting to the gym more...

A patient came into the clinic last week bent over with pain and wanted to know if there was something, we could do to help him. Here's...

Chances are, you or someone you know has had back pain. Each year 15% of the population has their first episode of back pain, and over...