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Physical Therapy, Sports Rehabilitation, & Sports Performance in Salem
For over 20 years, NWRA has provided Salem, Keizer, and the surrounding communities with the highest quality of physical therapy sports rehabilitation, and sports performance training for athletes of all ages.
The RE_Building by NWRA, built-in 2019 and conveniently located on 2nd St. NW in West Salem, is the only physical therapy clinic in Salem designed specifically for athletes. Our advanced technology, open spaces, and distinguished therapists and trainers specialize in rehabilitating and training athletes of all ages.
We believe in taking the guesswork out of rehabilitation and training. That’s why we outfitted our clinic with today’s best technology, such as isokinetic dynamometry and dual force plates. Whereas many clinicians are forced to rely on personal judgment, we objectively measure strength, power, and explosiveness with astonishing precision. Gone are the days of guessing if you’re safe and ready to play again: we measure, give you a score, and let the truth about how your body decides if you’re ready to get back on the field or court.
Thus, from balance and vertigo issues to a variety of sports injuries, including ACL tears and concussions, we are the top choice for sports rehab and performance in the Mid-Willamette Valley.
Additionally, we offer aquatic therapy, an underwater treadmill, and the 1080 Sprint—a specialized tool designed to make athletes faster and more dominant in sport.
Our friendly staff develops personalized treatment plans designed to help YOU reach your goals and reduce the chance of future injuries. We use comprehensive methods, such as functional movement analysis, differential diagnosis, and a whole-body, holistic approach to determine what you will benefit from most.
We provide quality, comprehensive treatment for patients who are injured or suffering from any type of movement or function disorder.
As a key member of today's dynamic health care team, we prescribe a goal-oriented athlete training program starting with an evaluation, comprehensive training plan, and injury prevention for our patient's specific needs.
Athlete Training includes but is not limited to:
Speed Training
Vertical Jump Training
Adult Fitness
Speed Training:
Our speed program focuses on two outcomes: explosive acceleration, and a fast max speed. Sprint technique and leg power are the big drivers of speed, so our programs focus on enhancing both to maximize speed.
Athletes in our program learn what to do with their arms, hands, hips, feet, and chest in order to run their fastest.
Vertical Jump Training:
To improve your jump height as fast as possible without wasting time and effort, there are two undeniable truths:
1. Every person is unique and training works best when tailored to you as an individual. Cookie-cutter programs don’t cut it.
2. Not all exercise is created equal. You have to pick the right exercises, with the right weights, in the right order for your body.
We know training works best when customized for each individual.
In this program, every athlete is tested to determine exactly what type of training he or she needs as an individual in order to maximize jump height.
After testing, we analyze the data and build your program to target exactly what you need and not waste your time and energy with what you don’t.
Once you do the testing and we write your training program, you can then complete the program on your own. Our programs are written in four-week cycles. After you complete your four-week cycle, you’ll come back for re-testing to track progress and determine what changes need to be made in your training. As you advance, the type of training you need will change. RE-testing every four weeks allows us to monitor your progression closely so that every training session is exactly what your body needs to get as explosive as possible.
Adult Fitness:
Our adult fitness personal training programs are uniquely tailored to your individual goals, lifestyle, and abilities to help you move forward and live the life you want to live.
We provide quality, comprehensive treatment for patients who are injured or suffering from any type of movement or function disorder.
As a key member of today's dynamic health care team, we prescribe a goal-oriented program of evaluation, treatment, and prevention for our patient's specific needs.
Conditions we treat include but are not limited to:
We provide quality, comprehensive injury plans for every athlete to prevent injuries or suffering from any type of movement or function disorder.
Our movement specialists identify if the way your body moves or your strength levels are contributing to pain, putting you at an increased risk for suffering a shoulder injury, running injury or even a torn ACL that can hold you back from your highest level of athletic performance.
Conditions we treat include but are not limited to:
ACL-Tear Prevention
Shoulder Injury
Runner's Injury
Runner's Injury Prevention:
When it comes to running, that starts with a running analysis.
Our advanced technology gives incredible insight into how your body runs. We measure every movement your lower body makes when running, from your ankle all the way up to your hip.
This allows us to break down every aspect of your technique to determine what is holding you back from being your best, fastest, and most pain-free competitor. After that, we prescribe exercises to strengthen your running.
The end result is you become a faster, safer runner, prolonging your running career and getting you better results along the way.
Whether you’re a cross country athlete, an adult competitive runner, or a weekend warrior, if you want to run faster or with less pain, you are in the right place.
Shoulder Injury Prevention:
If you’re an overhead athlete who has ever worried about a shoulder injury like a rotator cuff or labrum tear, a Tommy John injury (which is almost always caused by a bad shoulder), or nerve damage like thoracic outlet syndrome that causes numbness and tingling pain down your arm and hand, and you want to do everything you can to make sure you have a long, injury-free career, you are in the right place.
Physical therapists are movement specialists that have doctorate-level training in assessing, analyzing, and treating movement disorders using the power of your own body.
By knowing exactly what to look for, and how to fix the problems found, pain and injury can be avoided altogether.
ACL Tear Prevention:
There are four key predictors for ACL-tears: strength and power, strength symmetry, and body control.
Strength and power are critical for both athletic performance and injury prevention.
Strength and power symmetry refers to how similar your strength and power levels are between legs. Nobody is 100% the same on both sides, but if one of your legs is significantly stronger or more powerful than the other, your body compensates in ways that put you at increased risk for getting hurt.
Body control is the most well known of these risk factors. Knees that cave in when you run, jump, and make cuts increase the likelihood of injury.
Testing each of these factors gives you a clear idea of your strengths and weaknesses and highlights exactly what you need to work on to remove as much ACL-tear risk as possible.
If you want to know the truth about how your body works, and if you want to prevent a devastating, life-changing injury, this ACL-tear risk assessment is for you.
We provide quality, comprehensive treatment for patients who are injured or suffering from any type of movement or function disorder.
As a key member of today's dynamic health care team, we prescribe a goal-oriented program of evaluation, treatment, and prevention for our patient's specific needs.
Within our facility, we offer rehabilitation with our underwater treadmill.
Here are some of the features & benefits:
Walk, jog or run in pool @ speeds up to 7.5 MPH (0.1 MPH increments)
Removable handrails adjacent to the treadmill
Variable water height depending on the height of patient & physical therapist
Pool environment
Cleaned regularly
Bromine based solution for purification with water filtration system
Maintained at a comfortable 87 degrees F (3220)
Maintained at a warm 94 degrees F (3270)- appropriate for OA, general pain, neuro conditions (with the exception of MS).
Other
Jets for resistance training while using the underwater treadmill treadmill
Hydromassage hose
Supplemental equipment for upper extremity, core, and lower extremity rehabilitation
Private bathroom/changing room with shower for convenient use, pre and post pool activities
The RE_Building by Northwest Rehabilitation & Associates offers the 1080 Sprint to help athletes of all ages get faster and stronger.
The 1080 Sprint is a portable resistance training and testing device for sprints, skating, swimming, and change of direction movements. It uses intelligent variable resistance technology to provide a very smooth and controllable resistance. It measures power, force, speed, and acceleration with high accuracy.
Change of direction is a key element in athlete performance. By using the 1080 Sprint, our team can analyze and develop sport-specific drills helping athletes improve in the areas that are most specific to their sport.
A concussion is defined as a disruption of the normal functioning of the brain usually due to a direct or indirect force to the head.
Is Concussion a brain injury?
Yes. In short, it is a functional injury to the brain, rather than a structural injury.
What do you mean by a functional injury to the brain?
The brain controls many functions of the human body. When these functions are disrupted, the “concussed” person may experience problems with thinking, balance, emotion, and sleep. As a result, they may feel mentally “foggy,” dizzy, nauseated, more emotional, restless, or tired.
What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion?
After sustaining a fall or blow to the head, if one or more of these signs are observed, a concussion is suspected:
Appears dazed or stunned, forgetful, or confused, An athlete who sustains a concussion may forget an instruction, be confused about an assignment or position, or be unsure of the game, score, or opponent.
Can’t recall events prior to or after a hit or fall.
*Answers questions slowly
*Moves clumsily.
*Loses consciousness (even briefly).
*Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes.
If one or more of these symptoms are reported, a concussion is suspected:
Headache or “pressure” in the head.
*Nausea or vomiting.
*Balance problems or dizziness.
*Double or blurry vision.
*Bothered by light or noise.
*Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy.
*Confusion, or concentration, or memory problems.
*Just not “feeling right,” or “feeling down”
Someone must be “knocked out” or lose consciousness to have sustained a concussion, right?
This is a dangerous misconception about concussions. A concussion does not necessarily result in loss of consciousness, nor does the loss of consciousness on its own predict the severity or course of recovery from the concussion.
What should a parent or coach do when they are not sure whether their child or athlete sustained a concussion?
The statement “if in doubt, sit them out” summarizes it best. More specifically, the CDC recommends and California law (AB 2127)* mandates that an athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury is prohibited from returning to the athletic activity until the athlete is evaluated by a licensed health care provider. This educational sheet published by the CDC is an excellent resource for parents and coaches:
What are the health risks of “playing through” a concussion or suspected concussion?
Due to slowed reaction time and impaired judgment, an individual who has not fully recovered from a concussion is at heightened risk to sustain another blow to the head if he or she continues to participate in an athletic event. A repeat concussion sustained before full recovery has occurred can lead to second impact syndrome, which is a serious and life-threatening condition that involves rapid swelling of the brain. Although serious, second impact syndrome is preventable through recognition and proper management of an initial concussion.
How soon can an athlete return to play after sustaining a concussion?
The good news is 85% of individuals recover within 3 weeks of sustaining a concussion. However, there are many factors involved in an individual’s recovery from a concussion. Prior to returning to play, it must first be determined by a licensed health care provider trained in the management of concussion that he or she has returned to their “baseline” or pre-injury state. In addition, the athlete must complete a graduated return to play protocol under the supervision of a licensed health care provider trained in the management of concussion.
Why see a Physical Therapist for a concussion?
A Physical Therapist, trained in the management of concussion, is able to evaluate and provide treatment and education for symptoms of concussion, including headache and dizziness. In addition, a physical therapist’s expertise in exercise and movement allows them to safely and effectively implement the mandatory graduated return to play protocol. A Physical Therapist with training and experience treating concussions can help screen for cognitive (thinking and memory) problems, or visual problems that are amenable to referral to Speech-Language Pathology or Occupational Therapy, respectively.
Why should someone choose Physical Therapy to recover from a concussion?
Our clinics are home to a cutting-edge team of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists who are formally trained and experienced in the management of concussion. These expert clinicians have collaborated with local physicians to develop a comprehensive and affordable care model designed to return local high school athletes safely and successfully to sports, academics, and social roles.
5
The staff is amazing. I had Zane and he was always so motivating and helped me out immensely with my knee. Jared also helped out and he was also awesome with connecting to me and making me feel welcome. They have lots of equipment and I like how they used machines to test my progress as I worked. I still wear the RE shirt they gave me often. Highly recommend.
Trevor Thompson
27/10/2021
5
The physical therapy that was provided to my 15 year old daughter was exactly what she needed. The staff she worked with were very professional, kind, understanding and easy going. My daughter absolutely loves to work with the staff.
Adriana Bravo-Clark
28/10/2021
5
Very good at there job, if your not looking to get better then this not the place. They will push you, but respect your condition not to have you hurt yourself. I would come come back if I need them again. They are helpful, and friendly.
Jose Dominguez
27/10/2021
5
The RE_Building by NWRA has helped me through some of my worst injuries. They’ve helped get me back and better than ever, and i’ve learned so much along the way that I will be able to use throughout the rest of my career. Not only is it an amazing place for physical therapy and rehabilitation, but the training you can get there will no doubt make you a better athlete. The trainers and physical therapists make your training/PT very sport specific which I know athletes really appreciate. Would 10/10 recommend!!
Emily Stefan
28/10/2021
5
My son has been speed training here with Kyle (amazing, by the way) for probably close to a year! I can’t tell you how awesome it is to watch my son improve weekly and to see him take off on the soccer pitch from a dead stop. He has always been fast, but he has gotten even faster! The way he holds his body and leans into the run now is pretty cool, and he is only getting better. Without Kyle’s help, I know my son wouldn’t have figured out how to take bigger steps and lengthen his gait. I mean, who would have thought of that? It is definitely worth it to check out this facility. I have seen many happy folks coming here for physical therapy, and the people who work here are always so friendly and easy to talk to. Come
check them out!
*Here are a few videos of my son practicing his take-off and doing some training.
Shannon Codner
04/01/2023
5
After a total reverse shoulder replacement just over 3 months ago , I had almost zero range of motion in my arm. Now I am back to doing all the day-to-day things I need to do to. Ben is highly knowledgeable and has been great at evaluating and listening as we have worked through my healing process. His encouragement and expertise have been invaluable and very much appreciated.
Mary Jane Williams
04/11/2022
5
This is the best place to go for Physical Therapy.
I had back surgery due to a car accident in 2020 and did physical therapy elsewhere and it didn't really help me and I have been having issues with back pain since so my doctor referred me back to physical therapy and that's how I learned about NWRA.
I am so glad i found this place because they truly work with you and help get you where you need to be.
They help you overcome your fears and give you confidence in doing things that you trained yourself not to do due to the pain. I finally feel as if I'm improving and I can finally stand for more than 4 hours without crying. This is the best Physical therapy place hands down. The atmosphere is amazing and everyone that works there.
Tamara Dolan
07/08/2022
5
I received NWRA physical therapy services for a soccer related injury and worked with Mason for several months. I highly appreciated his professionalism, knowledge of physical rehabilitation, hard work, and organization and I am happy to say I am back playing soccer pain free. Thank you Mason and staff of NWRA, keep up the good work!
Zach Pollard
14/11/2022
5
I work with the staff here at the RE building and can say with confidence that from reception to PT, everyone is top notch and strives for the betterment of their patients. The facility is beautiful and modern with therapy pools and up to date equipment. Great experience overall!
