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Mike is a Physical Therapist here at ProActive Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Physiology and minored in Business Administration. After gaining experience as a physical therapy aide and exercise specialist in multiple settings, Mike earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. He specializes in Maitland and Paris based manual therapy techniques and his credentials earned throughout his education allow him to sit for Manual Therapy Certification. The Portland, OR native enjoys staying active by hiking, golfing, working out, running, and just about anything that involves the outdoors.
When most people think of their core muscles, they think of six-pack abs and the rectus abdominis. This muscle is the most superficial layer of the abdominals and is the least important “core” muscle other than to look strong. The two most important muscles for a strong core are
There are a few healthcare professions that you can go to when you have back pain. A licensed physical therapist has the knowledge and training to treat the back and spine with a number of techniques including, but not limited to, manipulation and other manual therapy techniques, strengthening, and educating the patient as to what is causing their pain and what will help eliminate this pain. Studies have shown that these three treatments