Penrose Physical Therapy

February Newsletter

MEET CATHY, AN 8-WEEK PROGRAM PARTICIPANT In last month’s newsletter, I told you all about the eight-week, science-based lifestyle program I implemented in 2020. Back then, my patients were worried about the “quarantine 15” and wanted help losing fat and decreasing their joint pain. One of those patients was Cathy — a sweet, funny 72-year-old … Read more

Back Pain: How To Get The Housework Done Without Making Back Pain Worse

LACEY (WA) – Have you ever been going about your usual daily jobs or chores such as taking out the trash, gardening, laundry, or even making your bed when you suddenly feel a sharp pain in your back that leaves you hardly able to move? Well you’re not alone! This recently happened to one of … Read more

Did You Know That It Is NOT Normal To Shrink?

I work with clients 40+ and I often hear them say with a chuckle; “Yep, I’m shrinking and my feet are getting bigger.” Honestly, this is no laughing matter. If you are shrinking more than 1/2 an inch a year or more than 1.6 inches in your lifetime then you likely have had a fracture in your spine (the vertebral … Read more

November Newsletter

JENNIFER’S NEW BOOK WILL BUST MYTHS ABOUT AGING November is National Novel Writing Month, so this feels like the perfect time to make a big announcement: I’m writing another book! I’ve been working on it all year, and I can’t wait to publish it in early 2022 … CONTINUE READING THIS HELPFUL ROBOT COULD REDUCE … Read more

Best Tips to Avoid Sciatica Pain

Sciatica symptoms can vary from having severe pain that radiates through the legs and feed to a burning sensation or the inability to put your full weight on one leg. According to Harvard Health, approximately 40% of people experience sciatica at some point in their life, with about 10% of the population suffering at any … Read more

October Newsletter

HOW PENROSE PT GIVES BACK In my house, Halloween kickstarts a season of excess. This month, my boys will go trick-or-treating and bring back tons of candy, and after that, we have Thanksgiving, and then Christmas! This time of year always reminds me how lucky I am to have plenty and how important it is … Read more

Are You Being Heard, or Are You Just Part of the Herd? Big Box vs. Personalized Care and Its Value

If you’re seeking physical therapy, you’re usually motivated by a desire to get rid of aches, pains or getting back to living your life and doing the things you love. . Maybe you’re even looking for an alternate route than surgery. Your problem could be due to an accident, illness, injury, or recovery from surgery. … Read more