Guerilla Running does a wonderful job putting on a 4 mile Turkey Trot race on Thanksgiving morning in downtown Olympia, WA. Penrose & Associates is proud to sponsor this race and provide swag bags. Read More

Headaches. Pain in the jaw and neck. Popping or cracking sounds in the ear. These are just a few of the uncomfortable symptoms of TMJ. TMJ disorders — a type of temporomandibular disorder or TMD — can cause pain in your jaw joint (one on each side) and in the muscles that control jaw movement. Read More

At Penrose Physical Therapy some of you already know we believe in a thorough hands on approach. Depending on the situation, patient, and injury it may be an ART (Active release technique), Trigger point release, Graston, or even IASTM ( instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization). We came across this article at “Runners World” and thought it may help explain a little bit of what we do and why we do it. Read More

Penrose & Associates Physical Therapy sponsors local school races such as the Glow Run 5k as a fund raiser for Cornerstone Christian School.  It also sponsors The Friendship Run for the Westside Co-op Preschool. Jennifer Penrose has donated her time as the cross country coach and assisted with the track team at Cornerstone Christian School.  Dr. Penrose enjoys teaching youth in correct running form, dynamic warm ups, and stretching.  She wants kids to just have fun running!… Read More

Posture is key to avoiding pain in the neck, shoulders and arms for sitting or standing work stations. Here are some simple tips to avoid pain while working at a desk or computer. Read More

Running isn’t a warm up. Running is something that you should warm up to do. There are certain things that need to be primed to run optimally, especially if you aren’t someone who does a ton of running. Read More

Recovery = the act or process of becoming healthy, a return to a normal state of health and mind and strength. Here are a few tips to keep you off the side line and out of therapy. Read More

We want you to know we are here to help in any way we can because we know that life happens. Things don't wait and you shouldn't have to either. We know your time is important so email us using the contact page. You can also find us on Facebook and we will do our best to respond as quickly as possible. We will help you problem solve through what happened. More importantly- we can help you discover what you can do to get back on the fast track to finishing that garage! Read More

Dr. Penrose has been in the Olympia/Lacey community since 2001 and has established solid relationships with local physicians. She has co-lectured with surgeons on shoulder, ankle, and knee rehabilitation. Read More

Plantar fasciitis, also known as Runner’s Heel, is one of the most common injuries among athletes. Approximately 10 percent of runners will have plantar fasciitis in their career. They’ll join scores of other athletes and non-athletes with this painful and strange injury. Read More

Although the exact cause of side stitches is unknown, physicians will agree that the diaphragm, a sheet of muscle that extends across the bottom of the rib cage, plays an important role in breathing. Just like your leg muscles, your diaphragm can fatigue and cramp when put under too much stress. That's why side stitches tend to strike beginner runners or those stepping up pace or distance. The good news is that there are a variety of effective strategies that can help prevent this common problem. Read More

Maintaining hydration, or a normal state of body water content, is not as easy as it seems. Dehydration means slower times, which means even more minutes out in the heat. By following some of these tips and trying out some of the products mentioned, you'll be more likely to stay hydrated. Read More