Paul Jaques, a license physical therapist at The Corvallis Clinic, has earned an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) certification from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. As a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Jaques offers advanced knowledge in evaluating, treating and managing patients with orthopedic conditions, including sprains, strains, tendinopathy, arthritis, ligament and muscle tears, muscle […]
City league softball players: Try these exercises to ease the throwing pains
By Paul Jaques, DPT, CSCS The Corvallis Clinic For the last few years, I’ve played city league slow-pitch softball. I grew up playing baseball, and softball can be a fun way to keep physically active and to be still part of a team. However, many adults who play softball struggle with shoulder pain when […]
Clinical Research staff became roles models for my healthcare career
By Rylee Salutregui Clinical Research Center Intern Ever since I can remember, I have been fascinated by medicine and have enjoyed helping others. When you mention that you are a Public Health major and want to work in healthcare, most people assume you’re headed toward pre-med or nursing. They tend to overlook clinical research. But […]
Keeping ankle flexible can help avoid common painful conditions
By Paul Jaques, DPT, CSCS The Corvallis Clinic Poor ankle flexibility is associated with several common painful conditions, such as Achilles tendon pain, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, and recurrent ankle sprains. Poor ankle dorsiflexion (door-see-flex-shun) is an ankle motion that is often limited in people with these foot, ankle, and knee problems. What is Ankle […]
Mural Medicine: CV students volunteer their creativity to make pediatrician’s exam room more welcoming
Note: To view time-lapse video of mural being created, go to Mural. Story by Tony DeMeo Content Marketing Specialist -The Corvallis Clinic Photos by Jodi Herrling Jodi B Herrling Photography Some patients of Dr. Christy Rivers can get downright green with envy when they visit her. And, The Corvallis Clinic pediatrician can thank the diligence […]
