Physical Therapy may have some misleading misconceptions. Maybe it is something you heard, something you assumed, or even something you assumed you heard. Today we will address and DEBUNK the Top 10 Physical Therapy Myths, setting the record straight for good. MYTH #1: It’s going to hurt- A LOT. Have you ever heard the old … Read more
Clinic News
How is Hand Therapy Different from Physical Therapy?
Physical Therapists and Certified Hand Therapists play a vital role in helping patients recover from accidents, injuries, and other health-related conditions. Both professional groups have extensive education and training in body mechanics and rehabilitation, giving patients the resources to manage a myriad of orthopedic injuries safely and effectively. Although there are many similarities, there are … Read more
Northeast Portland SportsCare Physical Therapy
SportsCare Physical Therapy – NE Portland began in 1999 in order to serve the Gateway, Parkrose, and East Portland communities. Since we opened our doors, we have strived to provide the highest quality care to our patients, taking the necessary time required to perform thorough evaluations and develop effective treatment plans to help our patients … Read more
Get to Know Your Physical Therapists
George Eischen, PT – Director of Gresham SportsCare Physical Therapy George is a native Oregonian who attended Reynolds High School and earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University. He graduated from the University of Indianapolis in 1985 with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy. George has worked for Gresham SportsCare since 1985 … Read more
Clackamas SportsCare Physical Therapy
Since 2002, Clackamas SportsCare has been providing top quality service to the growing regions of Clackamas and Happy Valley. Our passion is our dedication to exceptional patient treatment. We treat many types of injuries including dysfunction in the low back, knee, shoulder, neck and ankle. Clackamas SportsCare is a community-oriented clinic as demonstrated with our … Read more
Gresham SportsCare Physical Therapy
Gresham SportsCare was founded in 1982 by Clem Eischen when he expanded deeper into East Multnomah County. The first SportsCare clinic was located at 122nd and NE Glisan Street. Although the area has gone through quite a few changes, the directors of Gresham, NE Portland, Clackamas and Beaverton SportsCare clinics continue to congregate in the … Read more
Staff Continuing Education
At SportsCare and Armworks we believe it is important to continually advance our education and skills so we can provide our patients with the best treatment currently available. Below are some of the courses our staff has recently taken. They bring new, exciting ideas back to their respected clinics and are now implementing them for … Read more
SportsCare History
After graduation in 1962, a young man by the name of Clem Eischen entered the world of physical therapy. The profession would never be the same! Clem spent his first year practicing with a friend, splitting his time between clinics located in the Lloyd District and at the Oregon City Hospital. He branched away from … Read more
Direct Access to Physical and Occupational Therapy
Did you know that you can be seen by a Physical Therapist and without a physician referral? In Oregon, the law allows direct access to Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy without a physician’s referral (prescription). This is especially helpful for those of you with musculoskeletal injuries… Neck, low back, shoulder, hand, knee and ankle injuries. For … Read more
Three Generations of Physical Therapists
Today we welcome Kevin Eischen, DPT, to SportsCare Physical Therapy! Kevin is a THIRD GENERATION Physical Therapist at SportsCare, following in the footsteps of his grandfather Clem Eischen (Founder – 1963) and his father George Eischen (Owner – Gresham).