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Portland Boulder Rally 2!

by on October 12, 2012 in Miscellaneous

Just like last year, this past Saturday (October 6, 2012) Black Diamond PT provided the medical coverage for The Portland Boulder Rally 2 at The Circuit Bouldering Gym next door to our clinic. Also just like last year, the event was amazing and we were witness to some awesome displays of climbing skill.

I took a bunch a pictures during the finals from my “backstage” vantage point as I stood by in case my medical services were needed (they weren’t during the finals). Here are my top 10 pictures in no particular order. I did not get all of the climbers or all of the problems due to my limited view and the low lighting but I still feel there are a couple cool shots in the mix. Just click on the pictures to enlarge for better viewing.

The pictures are reduced in size to keep the page loading quickly but if you would like a full sized file just let me know. I can email it to you at no charge. Read More…

Now in-network for Cigna!

by on September 12, 2012 in Miscellaneous

As of August 2012, Black Diamond Physical Therapy is an in-network, preferred provider for Cigna. This has been something that we have been working hard to achieve for several years and are excited to be working more closely with Cigna.

As always, if you have any questions regarding your insurance coverage, contact us.

Disabled war veterans’ climb of Denali cut short by weather

by on July 5, 2012 in Miscellaneous

A group of five disabled war veterans failed in their attempt to climb Denali, the highest peak in North America. The climbers, four of which were amputees, only failed because of poor weather. After being stranded by weather for more than a week above 14,000 feet, they simply ran out of supplies and had to abort the climb.

A very noble effort and a great example of the great feats that can be accomplished through the use of prosthetics.

Caffeine Linked to Lower Skin Cancer Risk

by on July 2, 2012 in General Health

According to an article on ABC News, people who drink 3 cups of coffee a day have a lower risk of skin cancer. Another case of one study being performed and the media citing it as a new miracle breakthrough.

Keep in mind that spending all day in a coffee shop will really reduce your sun exposure…

Title IX turns 40 today!

by on June 23, 2012 in Miscellaneous

Title IX, the portion of the 1972 education amendment which essentially created women’s athletics as we know them today, turns 40 years old. ABC News has a great article on the historic legislation.

To quote Title IX:

“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

Happy birthday, Title IX!

Olympic Diets

by on June 12, 2012 in General Health


Interesting post by a group of Turkish Olympic hopefuls. It shows their regimented diets as they prepare for London 2012 all in picture format (very little reading required). Notice the variety – carbs, fats, proteins – each diet with different sources. They all regulate calorie count and look for balance and athlete preference.

Remember, for a regular Joe who isn’t active – 2,000 total calories per day is a good estimate to maintain your current weight (varies based on size and activity level).

http://www.buzzfeed.com/h2/pulse/gavon/5-olympic-diets-that-look-healthy-and-delicious

“Bad Foods” That Aren’t Really Bad for You

by on May 23, 2012 in Uncategorized

There is a great article in the Washington post today that lists 7 “bad foods” that aren’t really bad for you. The list includes gluten/wheat, eggs, potatoes, fruits, soy, alcohol, and yes…fried foods (what???).

That’s right! As I mentioned in a previous post, more than anything else, moderation is the key to a healthy diet…

Skechers agrees to $40 million settlement for claims about shoes’ benefits

by on May 17, 2012 in Uncategorized

So apparently not everything an advertiser claims is accurate even when they cite “research”. The FTC has gone after Sketchers and Reebok for their “toning” shoes.

So why do late night commercials make outrageous claims when they are ultimately going to get shut down and fined? Often they make millions of dollars worth of profits with only thousands of dollars in fines. They also only run their business for a short period of time, shut down, then open as a new company. The folks at the FTC do the best that they can, but buyer still needs to beware…

Recovering from Orthopedic Surgery

by on April 14, 2012 in Orthopedics, Physical Therapy

Here at the clinic we see a lot of people after orthopedic surgeries, from ACL reconstructions and hip arthroscopy to rotator cuff repairs and joint replacements. We get so many questions from people going into surgery that we started offering a free preoperative session (contact us to schedule one yourself). Although each and every surgery is unique and different, there are some basic concepts regarding the timelines for returning to your favorite activities.

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The Portland Adventure Hour!

by on March 16, 2012 in Miscellaneous

The Portland Adventure Hour launched today! Check it out the first episode…