Interested in Physiotherapy in Portland?
At Portland Wellness Care, we have years of experience using physiotherapy to alleviate your pain and retrieve your mobility. We believe that every patient requires an exceptional level of care and attention, and we pride ourselves on meeting those standards.
We understand that treatment will vary from person to person, so we implement an array of physiotherapy techniques, best suited to improve the medical conditions of our patients.
Portland Wellness Care offers a variety of physiotherapy services for you or your family’s health and wellbeing. Contact us today to learn more about all of the physiotherapy services we offer. Customized to suit your injury and care preferences we combine chiropractic, acupuncture, physiotherapy, and medical massage therapy.
Call us today at 971-379-2455
Our team has years of experience treating many variations of injuries from head to toe. We utilize a variety of techniques: chiropractic, acupuncture, therapeutic massage, physiotherapy, laser therapy and sports therapy to reduce pain while restoring mobility and function. At PWC, we treat more than just the symptoms, we treat the whole being and provide patients will personalized care.
Call us today at 971-379-2455
Dr. Scott A. Cathcart was born and raised in the Portland area. He attended the University of Oregon, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Physiology and general sciences. While working toward his Doctorate, Dr. Cathcart also earned his Masters of Science degree in Exercise and Sports Science/Sports Medicine, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Human Biology.
Dr. Cathcart specializes in a variety of physical medicines. He has extensive experience in diagnosis and treatment of physical trauma, including motor vehicle injury, workers compensation, posture related syndromes, and sports injuries. He has special training and education in treating sports related injury, nutrition, and sports medicine. Dr. Cathcart emphasizes rehabilitative exercises, taping, and physiotherapy in his practice, combined with chiropractic adjustments when needed, to help the patient maximize their recovery, by restoring normal joint function, range of motion, and strength/stability.
If you were injured in a car accident or were hit by a vehicle, you can have all of your physiotherapy treatment paid for through your auto insurance. If are an insured drive in the state of Oregon, you possess PIP (Personal Injury Protection) insurance and are entitled to benefits that will cover the cost of physiotherapy services. Please contact our clinic for more information regarding PIP insurance coverage for auto accident injury treatment.
*Every driver in Oregon is required to carry Personal Injury Protection insurance, frequently called PIP, of at least $15,000 in medical coverage. This coverage is Oregon’s version of no-fault insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Physiotherapy focuses on movement based therapy and injury rehabilitation, using manual therapy, exercises and stretches, and therapy modalities such as ultrasound, and muscle stimulation to aid in healing, strength and function with return to normal function and daily activities pain free as the primary goal.
With a proper diagnosis and adhering to the treatment plan, physiotherapy can be very successful in returning the injured person to reaching their specific desired goals.
This is dependent on the severity of injury, but can range from 1-2 weeks, to several months.
Again, depending on the injury severity, but 1-3x week for 2-4 weeks is typical until improvement is seen.
Anywhere from 1-2 weeks, to months or longer.
In some cases, injury dependent, therapy can increase soreness but is very atypical.
We know physiotherapy is working if the patient is experiencing less pain, increased ROM and strength, and is gradually returning to activities they could not do prior to therapy due to an injury or trauma.
Occasionally in the beginning of therapy, some minor soreness can occur.
Yes, as the goals are to rehabilitate an injury with manual therapy and exercises, fatigue with therapy can occur.
This is subject to the specific plan the patient has.
Physiotherapy is extremely safe, and very seldom can you do too much.
When your individual recovery goals have been achieved.
Pain, stiffness, loss of range of motion and function, along with loss of ability to perform daily activity can occur.
Often if therapy doesn’t work, a second opinion from an orthopedist or specialist may be needed to consider more invasive treatment.
Yes, physiotherapy can be very effective in injury recovery.
Depending on the injury severity, but 1-3x week for 2-4 weeks is typical until improvement is seen.
Follow the therapists instructions, but typically use heat, ice, rest, or assigned stretches or exercises.
This is based on the prescribing therapist and is subject to each individual patient and their needs.
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Dr. Scott A. Cathcart
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Portland Wellness Care
4160 NE Sandy Blvd Suite 1100. Portland, OR 97212
Call Us: (971) 379-2455
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The term physiotherapy encompasses several types of therapy to help a person’s body work properly and recover from trauma. Physiotherapy uses several forms of techniques to treat patients, including massage, heat, and exercise.
By stimulating specific points in the body various modalities and techniques, acupuncture can alleviate pain and restore dysfunction. A practitioner will stimulate specific points in the body that are associated with healing and harmonizing.
By stimulating specific points in the body various modalities and techniques, acupuncture can alleviate pain and restore dysfunction. A practitioner will stimulate specific points in the body that are associated with healing and harmonizing.
By stimulating specific points in the body various modalities and techniques, acupuncture can alleviate pain and restore dysfunction. A practitioner will stimulate specific points in the body that are associated with healing and harmonizing.
Physiotherapy offers many benefits to help people recover from injuries and trauma. It’s a type of rehabilitation that focuses on the musculoskeletal system to correct movement issues.
Physiotherapy focuses on rehabilitating the musculoskeletal system and helps you learn how to move to heal after injury or surgery. Recovery time depends on the type and location of injury, patient’s level of energy, and the patient’s healing rate.
The sports medicine branch of healthcare covers physical fitness, including treatment and prevention of injuries for those in sports or who exercise often.
Physiotherapy is beneficial for anyone experiencing pain and/or reduced mobility. It helps people rehabilitate from surgery, illnesses, accidents, or sports injuries.
How much does physical therapy cost? This is a question many people ask after being prescribed physical therapy.
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