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Creekside Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation · One-on-one care · Cedar Mill · Tigard · Milwaukie, Portland
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Patient education

Articles,guides, andplainanswers.

Short, useful reads about the conditions we treat and how physical therapy helps — written for patients, not for other clinicians. Plus answers to the questions we hear most. In Oregon you can usually start without a referral.

01 · Physical therapy
3 min read

What to Expect at Your First Physical Therapy Visit

Your first visit is a full one-on-one evaluation — history, a movement and strength assessment, a clear diagnosis, and a plan you can start the same day. Here's how it goes.

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02 · Physical therapy
2 min read

Do I Need a Referral for Physical Therapy in Oregon?

Oregon is a direct-access state — in most cases you can start physical therapy without a doctor's referral. Here's what that means and the few exceptions to know.

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03 · Foot & ankle
3 min read

Relieving Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis With Physical Therapy

That sharp pain with your first steps in the morning is usually plantar fasciitis — and it responds very well to a stepped plan of hands-on care, stretching, and strengthening.

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04 · Recovery
3 min read

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training, Explained

BFR lets you build real strength using surprisingly light weights — which makes it one of the most valuable tools in early rehab, after surgery, or when a joint can't handle heavy load yet.

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05 · Sports & running
3 min read

Returning to Running After an Injury

Getting back to running isn't a single green light — it's a process. Here's how we phase your return so you come back able to handle the miles, not just pain-free at rest.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Your care team

PT vs. PTA — who you'll work with

Your care is led by a licensed physical therapist and delivered by a coordinated team. Here's how that works.

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An actual visit beats any article.

Patient education is great, but nothing replaces a one-on-one evaluation with a physical therapist who can see how you move and build a plan around your goals.

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