Lummi Tribal Health Center Physical Therapy

Happy World PT day! 💯👏💯🙏

Happy to our global Physical Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues! World Physiotherapy

LTHC staff enjoying the Stommish festivities!
The medical tent will be staffed till 6pm this evening.
You can find the medical tents next to the main stage!

Functional mobility and fall risk assessments at Little Bear Creek. Sign up at LBC in advance to reserve your spot!!

Little Bear Residents & Family Members
Lummi Physical Therapy will be offering Functional Mobility Assessments at Little Bear Creek for residents.

Not a Little Bear Resident?
Our wonderful Physical Therapists are available by appointment for mobility assessments, pain management, and more. Call (360)312-2040 to schedule today.

October is national PT month!

Schedule an appointment with one of LTHC’s Physical Therapy Doctors and see how Physical Therapy can improve your daily life!!

October is National Physical Therapy Month!

Learn more about why you should .

https://www.choosept.com/nptm

LTHC Physical Therapy came out for the Bellingham Bay Marathon 10k/5k!!

Proud of the team and other community members who came out to exercise and have fun!! Way to go!! 👏🏆💯

Today is World Physical Therapy Day! This year, World Physiotherapy will be promoting the role of physio/physical therapists in the prevention of osteoarthritis and in the management of people affected by osteoarthritis.

LTHC Physical Therapy would like to recognize and congratulate our very own Dr. Abby Lee on receiving her board certification in orthopedic Physical Therapy! To be able to sit for your Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) it takes a rigorous course of study that culminates in a challenging board exam.

Less than 10% of all Physical Therapists are board certified.
Congratulations to Dr. Lee for achieving this impressive goal! 👏💯👏💯

Now all Doctors of Physical Therapy at LTHC are board certified in their respective fields of expertise! 💯

THIS JUST IN! The findings of this clinical trial support the recommendation that exercise-based physical therapy should be the preferred treatment over surgery for degenerative meniscal tears. Our physical therapists can develop an individualized program to meet your needs and avoid knee surgery. Schedule an appointment with us today!
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2794027?utm_source=silverchair&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=article_alert-jamanetworkopen&utm_content=wklyforyou&utm_term=070822

Effect of Physical Therapy vs Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy in People With Meniscal Tears The randomized clinical trial compares the use of exercise-based physical therapy with surgery in patients with a degenerative meniscal tear.

LTHC working the medical tent at the 76th annual Stommish Festival honoring the veterans and their service!! We had a great time seeing so many community members and watching the races and performances!

Thank you to all the veterans for your service!! 💯👏💯👏💯

Lummi Physical Therapy ran the Kwina Mile today with the Lummi community and it was a blast! Our physical therapists can provide you with a running analysis, education on injury prevention, and a treatment plan for an injury. How fast was your mile? How did you feel after your mile?

Choose PT first!! 💯

Schedule an appointment with one of the Physical Therapy Doctors (DPT) at Lummi Tribal Health Center!!

Call 360.312.2040 to schedule!!

Check out just some of the many benefits of Physical Therapy ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️

Check out this awesome event! LTHC will have providers at this, come by and say hi!

*ATTENTION*
VIA Lummi Tribal Health Center
April 23rd from 12pm-4pm

Event happening this Saturday. Doctors will be having a table talk about all the resources we have available here at the Lummi clinic for pregnant and postpartum tribal members. There will be other tables also present at this event.

Surgery no better than Physical Therapy for Achilles’ tendon rupture! Avoid unnecessary surgery and the risks and costs that come with it.
Try PT first!! Schedule an evaluation with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT) today!

Research Review | Surgery Offers No Advantages in Treatment of Achilles' Ruptures A study found that both open-repair and minimally invasive procedures resulted in outcomes similar to nonsurgical treatment.

Tomorrow is the last day to register for the 20th Annual Northwest Tribes Fitness Challenge! This is a great way to get started on improving your health and function. The Lummi physical therapists are participating as a team and would love to see you join the challenge either as an individual or with a team. Register through the link below or pick up a hard copy from the Lummi Fitness Center.
Registration details:
Age 5 and older
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NWTFCLummi22
If you have any questions or need help getting signed up, please contact [email protected]

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With Spring approaching, our outdoor activity is increasing. Maintaining a strength program while engaging in your favorite recreational activity is key to improving your health and preventing injury. This strengthening program focuses on major muscle groups and offers 3 different levels depending on your fitness, age, and desired challenge. If you feel this program doesn't work for you, then schedule an evaluation with one of our physical therapists. They can help develop an individualized program specific to your needs.
https://www.choosept.com/health-tips/30-minute-home-strengthening-program

Health Tips | 30-Minute Home Strengthening Program Maintaining your body’s muscle strength is important for your overall health and well-being. This strengthening program, provided by physical therapists, offers three different levels, depending on your fitness, age, and desired challenge.

Physical therapists can help manage your low back pain with exercise, manual therapy, and education. Treatment can be tailored to meet your unique symptoms, needs, and goals. Schedule a physical therapy evaluation with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy today!
https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.0508

Lummi Tribal Health Center Physical Therapy came out to support the Lummi Boys and Girls Club at their annual auction dinner! It was a great night supporting a great organization!! Thank you to everyone that came out to support the organization!
From L to R: Dr. Ben Larner DPT,OCS,COMT , Dr. Kara Knox DPT,WCS, Carol Wilson PCC, Dr. Abby Lee DPT, COMT.

October is National Physical Therapy Month! Who are physical therapists, what are the benefits of physical therapy, and how do physical therapists help you manage pain? Find out by scheduling an appointment with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy today!
https://apta.widen.net/s/m5g2c2dbxx/handout_whoarepts_benefitsofphysther_howtomanagepain

Handout_WhoArePTs_BenefitsofPhysTher_HowtoManagePain.pdf

Do you need help starting an exercise program? Questions, concerns or just need some help getting started? Schedule an evaluation with one of our DPTs (Doctor of Physical Therapy) today!!

Most Americans do not move enough. The good news is that regular physical activity is one of the easiest ways to reduce your risk for chronic disease and to improve your quality of life.

https://www.choosept.com/health-tips/10-benefits-physical-activity

Are you having pelvic pain??

Physical Therapy can help!!

Schedule an evaluation with our pelvic health board certified specialist Kara Knox DPT,WCS today!! 💯

Physical Therapy Guide to Pelvic Pain Pelvic pain is pain felt in the lower abdomen, pelvis, or perineum. It has many possible causes. Physical Therapists treat pelvic pain by helping to restore strength, flexibility, and function to the

If you are experiencing pain with your current work station set up, contact Lummi Tribal Health Physical Therapy and schedule an evaluation with us today! We can help you make modifications to prevent and relieve pain while making your work station more efficient for you.
https://www.choosept.com/resources/detail/workplace-wellness

Are you experiencing chronic, persistent pain? Schedule a PT evaluation with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy.

We can help you understand and manage your pain and improve your quality of life!!

5 Tips to Manage Chronic Pain Living an active, healthy lifestyle not only improves our general well-being and health, it can also reduce our chances of developing chronic pain. Our body was built to move, and we need to understan

Exercise has a wide variety of physical and mental benefits! Schedule an appointment today with LTHC Physical Therapy for your own evidence based personalized exercise prescription! 💯💯💯💯💯💯

❗️Exercise therapy in people with multi morbidity - benefits vs harms❗️

🏃‍♀️Can exercise help to improve the physical and psychosocial health of these people?

http://ow.ly/1bF650G2j3B

Schedule an evaluation at Lummi Tribal Health Center Physical Therapy today!

The goal of physical therapy is to improve your strength, stamina, and quality of life through prescribed movement. https://bit.ly/3knGfBA

Having knee pain? Schedule an appointment with LTHC Physical Therapy for an evaluation!

Here are some great exercises you can try!

Remember these exercises shouldn’t cause pain and are not a substitute for seeing a DPT.

5 Hip and Knee Exercises to Reduce Kneecap Pain Kneecap pain often occurs among athletes, active teenagers, older adults, and people who perform physical labor. Factors that contribute to kneecap pain may include weakness in the hip and knee. Here

Lummi Tribal Health Center Physical Therapy updated their website address.

Meet Dr. Kara Knox, DPT, WCS! Dr. Knox began her higher-level education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology in 2009. She received a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree in 2012 from Northwestern University in Chicago. Dr. Knox has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 2011. In 2019, Dr. Knox received a Certificate of Achievement in Obstetric Physical Therapy and in 2020, a Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy through the APTA. She received her board certification as a Women's Health Clinical Specialist (WCS) through the APTA in 2021. Her specialty practice includes treatment for urinary incontinence, urinary frequency and urgency, f***l incontinence, constipation, pain with in*******se, pregnancy-related symptoms, postpartum care, menopausal changes, and athletes, especially runners. Dr. Knox also has clinical experience in orthopedics, acute care, skilled nursing, and home health. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Knox today!

Meet Dr. Abby Lee, DPT! Dr. Lee began her higher-level education at Virginia Tech and received a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise in 2011. She received a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree in 2014 from University of Lynchburg. In 2019, Dr. Lee received a Certification of Orthopedic Manual Therapy from the Ola Grimsby Institute. Dr. Lee has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) since 2011. She is currently working on obtaining her board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the APTA. Dr. Lee has treated patients across the lifespan ranging from 2 weeks to 90+ in age. Her past clinical settings include orthopedics, pediatrics, skilled nursing, and acute care in neurology and multisystem intensive care units. She has experience in treating patients post-surgery, post-motor vehicle accident, post-stroke and those with arthritis, sport injuries, vestibular dysfunction, scoliosis, and torticollis. Schedule a physical therapy appointment with Dr. Lee today!

Meet Dr. Ben Larner, DPT, OCS! Dr. Larner began his higher-level education at Western Washington University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology in 1999. He received a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree in 2009 from Harvard, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. He received his board certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 2016. Dr. Larner has received other certifications including Selective Functional Movement Assessment Levels 1 and 2 in 2016 and Certification of Orthopedic Manual Therapy from the Ola Grimsby Institute in 2019. He has been a member of the APTA since 2007 and has been an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor since 2013. Dr. Larner enjoys working with a diverse population of patients and treating a wide variety of orthopedic, musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. Schedule a physical therapy appointment with Dr. Larner today!

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