By Susanne Michaud, DPT, OCS
February 11, 2019
Sweat is on your brow and dripping down your back… Your legs are depleted, your feet ache… But wait!!! you see the finish line as you enter the stadium…
This is the long road, the ultra-marathon that the Physical Therapy Association of Washington (PTWA) along with their legislative committee and
If you or someone you know has benefited from dry needling (also known as intramuscular needling), please call or write your legislative representative by Wednesday, 2/13/2019 and tell them your story (click here to go to the bill page then click on the comment on this bill tab).
The Physical Therapy Association of Washington (PTWA)
The year has quickly past and it’s time for our team to reflect on how we did with out personal movement goals. Last January, Stride publically announced our movement goals in our winter newsletter as a way of motivating others to consider their own SMART goals. So here are the outcomes of what we set
By Coral Lewis, BSc., MPT, CAFCI
Because standing desks are becoming common in many office settings, we want to make sure you are getting the most out of this type of work station. There are many health benefits to be gained from a standing desk, especially those with a sit-stand option. Research shows, with sit-stand desks, a
By Scott McClave PT, DPT
Despite the days slowly getting longer, we are in the coldest time of our year. Bicycle commuters and enthusiast should be taking some extra measures to stay warm and safe on the wet road during the winter months. Here are my top tips for winter riding:
As physical therapists, we are true believers in the value of healthy movement. We do our best to walk our talk, which is why we shared our goals with you. Daily, we serve our clients by creating realistic movement goals and holding them accountable to these goals.
If you’re interested in an accountability team to help
By Scott McClave PT, DPT
Many understand that a “bike fit” is important for all cyclists, but may not understand why. Whether you enjoy commuting, racing on the road, or ripping up single track, how you fit on the bike will influence performance, injury incidence and comfort. This article explains what a bike fit is and
By Emily Thomas, DPT
On November 3rd, Stride had the honor of providing a running workshop for some members of Team Challenge Northwest of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation! This group is training for half marathons in Maui and Austin in early 2019.
One of our running specialists, Emily Thomas DPT gave a presentation on the biomechanics
“Education is the most powerful tool to be used to change the world”
– Nelson Mandela.
Stride supports advanced education for our therapists and administrators so that we can help others play at the top of their game. We know the better we become, the better our clients become. Here are a few of the
Picasso, faithful companion to Stride’s owner Susanne Michaud, passed away on October 8, 2018, after 16.5 years on this earth. He came to work most days, where he greeted clients, ushered them into their appointments and eased their worries. Here is Susanne’s homage to her dear companion:
My dogs’ paws smell of straw when
