Strength Training Critical for Active, Independent Aging
To the 43 million Americans who have low bone density, putting them at high risk of osteoporosis, Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson has an important message: exercise is good medicine. But not just any exercise – weight-bearing, muscle-strengthening...
Rethinking back pain treatment paths during National Physical Therapy Month
While an estimated eight in 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives – up to 30 percent of Americans, in fact, over the past three months – few people actually get to the bottom of the cause of the pain. This is a problem, says Eagle...
Eagle River PT Offers Health and Fitness Tips for College Freshmen
The struggle new college students experience is real, says Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson. The ability to stay active and lead a healthful lifestyle is such a common challenge to young adults entering college, Wilson points out that it’s often stigmatized...
Mind your Back(pack) during Back-to-School
From homework and tests to extra-curricular activities, students already shoulder plenty of weight during back-to-school time. Their backpacks should be the least of their worries, says Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson. “Backpacks are so practical, but...
Muscle Balance, Not Just Strength, is Critical for Health and Athletic Performance
While working to build a solid and stable foundation is certainly a critical component to personal health and athletic performance, Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson warns that focusing only on muscle strength can, over time, make a person more susceptible...
Cycling Tip: Fit Your Bike with Your Body
While cycling offers an incredible alternative to high-compression exercises such as running, an improper bike fit can lead cyclists down a path toward a whole host of different muscular and joint issues, says Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson. “Bike fitting...
Protect your back in the yard & garden this spring
Longer, warmer days mean more time outdoors – and more time in the yard and garden raking, lifting, digging, hauling, spreading, pushing, and so on. Whether you consider this work enjoyable or intolerable, Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson has a message for...
Bad posture can ‘sneak up’ as shoulder pain as you age
Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson, shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging and,...
Repetitive movements can cause pain, injury in new parents
While injuries such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow — known as repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) — are often linked to an occupation or some type of sports or recreation activity, Eagle River physical therapist Chris Wilson points out that the...
Exercise May Improve Your Memory
Orthopedic professionals such as physicians and physical therapists often refer to the human body’s kinetic chain – the notion that all bones, joints and “links” are connected, and that movement in one area can affect function in all areas. While not officially part...
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Ideal Motion Physical Therapy
12551 Old Glenn Highway,Suite E,
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
Phone: (907) 694-5515
Fax: (907) 694-5575
Our Hours
Monday: 8AM-6PM
Tuesday: 8AM-6PM
Wednesday: 8AM-6PM
Thursday: 8AM-6PM
Friday: 8AM-6PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed