by Melanie Herron | Jun 6, 2017 | Active Lifestyle, Apparel, Back Pain, Spine Care
Warmer weather means lighter clothing all around, and footwear is no exception. But before you grab the flip-flops for summer outings and activities, physical therapists join other medical professionals in offering a word of caution: long-term flip-flop use can be bad...
by Melanie Herron | Nov 14, 2014 | Active Lifestyle, Apparel, Balance, Injury Prevention
Step & Spine Physical Therapy co-owner and lead physical therapist Barrett Ford says he isn’t likely to give up his outdoor workout routine due to the recent surge of cold winter weather, and neither should other active Central Oregonians. Just be sure to go into...
by Melanie Herron | May 8, 2013 | Apparel, Back Pain, Injury Prevention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 29, 2013 SISTERS, OR – Active adults experiencing back pain, hip pain, or knee pain might consider looking a bit lower on the body – at their feet – to find the source of their discomfort, says Barrett Ford, owner and physical therapist at...
by Melanie Herron | Apr 28, 2011 | Apparel, Cycling, Fitness
The 2011 Step & Spine Ride Kit is finally on it’s way. It has been a long time coming but it is AWESOME! We should be riding in it by the beginning of June! This year’s custom road kit is manufactured by Louis Garneau. The fabric is their patented Micro-Airdry...