MDT of Portland Physical Therapy

Happy Holidays to you and all your loved ones!!!

2009-12-02T11:15:00.000-08:00

Don't let your aches and pains get you down this holiday season!

It is our job to help you enjoy all your favorite winter activites...

PAIN FREE!

What are you waiting for?

Call or stop by today!

Changes and Updates

2008-11-03T15:49:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends~

As the weather moves from fall to winter.... MDT is making changes too!

For you convenience, MDT’s website has been updated. You can now review current policies, familiar faces at both clinics, referral prescription forms, and insurance acceptance, just to name a few.

We want our website to meet your needs and expectations! Please do not hesitate to call, blog or email us with your opinions and/or requests!

As always, it is our pleasure to get you the results you deserve!
The team at MDT

MDT VALUES YOUR OPINION

2008-08-12T14:34:00.001-07:00

At MDT your opinion is important to us!

We know that when you blog or go-online to our site you are looking for something specific.

We want to guarantee that you can find what you are looking for.

Please let us know if you would like to see more informative, fun, employee updates, or exercise articles!

Thanks for your opinions and advice!!!
MDT Team

GETTING PATIENTS THE RESULTS THEY DESERVE

2008-08-12T14:00:00.000-07:00

If you want quick results there is no other office in Portland. When you can't sleep at night or sit in a chair and not getting much relief from pain medications, you feel hopeless and without choices.

A caring staff that knows you by name (and not just a number), and therapists who watch and listen to your body. They will let you know what they can and cannot do. They stop treatment and refer you to a specialist if they cannot help! How unusual!!

They also specialize in a variety of methods to deal with your problem/pain area. Over the time that I was seen at the clinic, they have greatly diminished my pain from two degenerative discs in my lower neckand have given me the tools to have an ongoing program at home. Also giving me ways to treat periodic pain symptoms. I don't hesitate to call if I need help!

It is the only step to take before surgery!
Written by Robert Basar August 1, 2008

Patient Testimonial: Maggie K.

2008-04-21T09:54:00.000-07:00

I have had a neck injury for close to 4 years. It has been consistently painful for that whole time, even through treatment by another PT and chiropractic manipulation.

As a seamstress, this has put major limitation on my ability to work and my overall ability to do neck-straining activities (i.e. reading, computer work…) I’d been told my condition was permanent.

In less than a month of coming to MDT, I have very minimal or NO pain, and feel very confident in pursuing my occupation without pain.

I’m so grateful to MDT for the personalized treatment and for giving me the knowledge of how to maintain a pain-free neck. I can only say that I wish I had come to MDT a long time ago!

-Maggie K. 02-19-08

Patient Testimonial: Kelly G.

2008-04-12T09:53:00.000-07:00

Recurring pain in forearms had worsened so I returned to MDT after a year and a half. Nick and Bryan quickly figured out it was a different problem this time rather than a nerve compression (treated by Debbie in 2006) it was thoracic outlet syndrome – my pectoral muscles were so shortened and compressed they were imginging on the arteries and restricting blood flow to my forearms.

Simple compression verified that the pain got worse in my arms. Nick prescribed door-way stretches, which helped the pain within a day. Muscle massage and upper back strengthening balanced me out. Oh, and in the middle of this I threw out my lower back which has happened a few times over the years. Backbends and copra stretches fixed it and made me feel strong and core exercises are great-thank you!

-Kelly G. 02-13-08

Patient Testimonial: Elizabeth C.

2008-04-09T09:51:00.000-07:00

After 6 visits to MDT, I have greatly increased my mobility and am able to do many things normally. I am able to sit comfortably, walk at almost as fast a pace as normal. I am bending forward a bit and can finally put my socks on. Twisting and lifting is still tricky. I can feel it in my back when a half gallon of milk is held too far out from my body, but do not have any problems if I am careful.

-Elizabeth C. 02-11-08

Patient Testimonial: Sandra C.

2008-03-21T09:51:00.000-07:00

This is the first PT that has targeted the “root cause area” with treatment to reduce pain immediately. I’m feeling enlightened with hope that I took won’t have to live with pain all the time. I took our new-to-us 2-year-old German Sheppard for a walk. It was a struggle as she doesn’t know how to really walk on a leach. It did cause increased pain but I was able to use some of the techniques that Bryan showed me to reduce the pain. Thank you all.

-Sandra C. 02-21-08

Patient Testimonial: Samantha C.

2008-03-20T09:46:00.000-07:00

When I came in I was barely able to sit and sleeping was difficult due to my hip and upper thigh pain. After two days of treatment, the burning and numbness have subsided and I was able to get a full night’s sleep for the first time in two weeks. I am so much better now!

-Samantha C. 02-27-08

Patient Testimonial: Debbie E.

2008-03-09T09:52:00.000-07:00

After the first visit I did not want to do the extension exercises and just thought it was useless, silly. Ok - so I was wrong. The exercises felt good and I realized I needed to feel better and could hardly give up without trying. I’m so glad I came back. I asked more “why this” and “why that” and gave it more of try. The “X” of tape on my back and neck was very annoying and very helpful. I am so much more aware of my posture and how I was hurting myself.

Thanks for pushing and persevering with me. I’ll miss our “roll” talks. I also like having students here learning. That’s great!

-Debbie E. 01-31-08

Patient Testimonial: Susan A.

2008-03-09T09:44:00.000-07:00

When I first came to MDT with a prescription for PT from my orthopedic surgeon, I wondered if my problem really could be corrected without surgery. After only ten sessions and an at-home muscle –strengthening program, I am now able to stand comfortable on both legs with my weight evenly distributed. My right leg instability is gone, I am able to walk for miles without discomfort or excessive fluid retention above the knee. The leg heaviness is gone, and I now walk with a seemingly lighter step.

I am very thankful to all of the caring and expert staff who provided my physical therapy. I am totally satisfied with the treatments that I received, the results and the knowledge that I gained in dealing with the realignment of my kneecap. I will continue to highly recommend MDT to any of my friends who might be in need of PT.

-Susan A. 02-18-08

Summer Picnic Canceled

2007-09-03T16:28:00.000-07:00

We're very sorry to announce that our Summer Picnic has been canceled. It's still something we plan to do in the future, so there's always next time!

In happy news, we've recently added a new PT. Check out his bio at www.MDTclinics.com

Our Former Patient of the Month Becomes Even Bigger News

2007-03-27T17:23:00.000-07:00

John King was our Patient of the Month in November of 2006 because we were impressed with his speedy progress and dedication to continue competing in track and field events at the senior level. Well, apparently, the Oregonian was impressed too when they heard about him.

The following story was published February 7, 2007 in the Oregonian's Living & Wellness section. You can read it as it appeared in the paper by clicking the picture, or read it online here.

You can also read our original story with John in our November 2006 newsletter, now accessible on the home page of our new Web site.