Tag Archives: Sports Medicine

Benefits of Cross Training

5 Reasons Cross Training is Important for Athletes All athletes have physical specialties, and as a result, they tend to focus on and train the major muscle groups that are used primarily in their specific sport. What more and more research shows are the increased benefits to those that cross train. 1. Decreased Risk of […]

Be in the Know Before the Snow

Whether for competition or recreation, Nordic skiing is a common culprit for injuries occurring from overuse. In most cases, these injuries can be prevented by establishing a solid foundation. Power, balance, mobility and technique are the necessary building blocks for preventing injuries and maximizing performance. The class will be led by Physical Therapist Tim Gross, […]

Kicking Injury Aside & Back on the Field

When the kind words below popped up in a Google review, we could not help but want to share. Not just because of how she sings the praises of our skilled PT’s but because of Kaylee’s unusual story and joy of knowing we were able to help this young athlete get back to the sports […]

Welcome Melinda Shearer, PT, OCS, SCS

Melinda Shearer, PT, OCS, SCS has joined our team and we could not be more excited to have her on board! Melinda is the newest addition to our Bend East clinic. Melinda will be working with a wide range patient population and using her strong interpersonal communication skills to assist patients in their return to […]

Can I buy speed? Just ask Jay Dicharry at the REP Lab…

by JAY DICHARRY on AUGUST 5, 2013 Adam Craig at Rebound Cyclists want two very simple things. They want to be comfortable on a bike, and they want to be fast. And anytime we “want” something, we must ask the question: how hard must I work to achieve it? Or, in this golden age of […]

Rebound Athlete Stephanie Howe Speedgoat 50K Winner

Rebound Athlete Stephanie Howe interviewed with Brian Howe of the website I Run Far after her fantastic win at the 2013 Speedgoat 50K. Check our her interview! Full interview transcript available here: http://www.irunfar.com/2013/07/stephanie-howe-2013-speedgoat-50k-champion-interview.html

High-tech treadmill at REP Lab Bend used to improve training

High-tech treadmills at REP lab Bend used by locals Elite athletes can get analysis that will help improve their training regimen By Elise Gross / The Bulletin Published: July 23. 2013 4:00AM PST Stephanie Howe knows a thing or two about endurance sports. The 29-year-old Bend resident and former college All-American in cross-country running is […]

Footstrike 101: How Should Your Foot Hit The Ground?

Various studies support the pros and cons of each style – so which is correct? Most of the tenets of good running form are universally agreed upon by coaches, athletes, physiologists, form gurus and shoe designers: an upright postural alignment with a slight forward tilt, a compact arm swing and short strides that result in […]

Beyond Pink: strong woman, strong athlete

We’ve all heard the phrase, “caters to the unique needs of a woman”…..The bottom line is that both sexes have strengths and weaknesses, but tonight it’s all about helping women. Why are females at greater risk for some injuries? How do you minimize your risk? Are their certain exercises women should emphasize? Why is “toning” a […]