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Riverside Physical Therapy

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Riverside Physical Therapy

IRG Physical & Hand Therapy is the Northwest's premier physical and hand therapy group. We want to make it easy for patients to get the care they need.

We have locations throughout the Puget Sound, so you'll never have to travel far to receive exceptional service. Nestled in a northern Idaho valley sits a small community packed with big adventure. Orofino, Idaho has year-round recreational activities that attract families and thrill seekers alike. At Riverside Physical Therapy, we strive to achieve results quickly with virtually every condition or injury. We offer a full range of specialized services to cover a majority of patient conditions. We offer early morning and evening appointments to accommodate a variety of schedules, and we accept most insurance plans, including Medicare and Worker's Compensation.

11/11/2025

💥 The Workout: “Chad”

For time:

1,000 Box Step-Ups (20” box) with a weighted ruck or vest (45/35 lb)

You can scale it based on ability or purpose:
• Ruck/Weighted Vest Version: 45 lb for men / 35 lb for women
• Unweighted Version: Just bodyweight
• Half Chad: 500 step-ups
• Quarter Chad: 250 step-ups

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🪖 The Story Behind It

“Chad” was one of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson’s favorite workouts while training for alpine missions. After his death, his wife Sara Wilkinson, a CrossFit athlete and coach, collaborated with CrossFit HQ and GORUCK to create the “Hero WOD: Chad” as a way to honor him and bring attention to the mental health struggles that many service members face after deployment.

The workout represents endurance, perseverance, and mental toughness — echoing the internal battles that veterans often face in silence.

11/05/2025

💪 Benefits of Strong Deltoid Muscles for the Shoulders

The deltoids — the rounded muscles on the top of your shoulders — play a key role in nearly every upper-body movement. They’re made up of three parts: anterior (front), lateral (side), and posterior (rear) fibers. Together, they help move, stabilize, and protect your shoulders.

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🦵 Key Benefits

1. Improved Shoulder Stability
• Strong deltoids help keep the shoulder joint centered and supported during pressing, pulling, and overhead movements.
• This stability reduces the risk of shoulder impingement or dislocations.

2. Enhanced Lifting Strength & Performance
• Essential for pressing (shoulder press, bench press) and overhead movements (snatches, jerks, push press).
• Helps transfer power efficiently from the upper body to the arms.

3. Better Posture & Shoulder Alignment
• Balanced deltoid strength supports proper shoulder positioning, counteracting rounded shoulders from desk work or poor posture.
• Works with the rotator cuff and scapular muscles for optimal alignment.

4. Reduced Risk of Injury
• Strong deltoids distribute load evenly across the shoulder complex, decreasing strain on smaller stabilizing muscles and tendons.
• Protects against common issues like rotator cuff strains and shoulder impingement.

5. Improved Aesthetic & Functional Strength
• Builds a well-rounded, athletic upper body appearance.
• Makes daily tasks like lifting, reaching, and carrying easier and safer.

11/03/2025

🦵 Adductor Stretching & Flexibility Benefits

The adductors (inner thigh muscles) play a key role in stabilizing the hips, pelvis, and knees during movement. Keeping them flexible and strong is essential for both performance and injury prevention.

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💡 Main Benefits

1. Improved Hip Mobility
• Stretching the adductors allows for greater range of motion in the hips — essential for squats, lunges, running, and daily activities.
• Better mobility means improved movement efficiency and reduced compensation from other muscles.

2. Reduced Groin & Hip Injuries
• Tight adductors are commonly linked to groin strains and hip joint stress.
• Regular flexibility work helps balance tension across the hip and prevents overuse or strain injuries.

3. Enhanced Athletic Performance
• Optimal adductor flexibility allows for smoother direction changes, lateral movements, and stability during cutting or sprinting.
• Helps with deeper, more controlled squats and Olympic lifts.

4. Better Posture & Pelvic Alignment
• Tight inner thighs can contribute to pelvic tilt or knee valgus (knees caving in).
• Stretching helps maintain proper alignment between hips, knees, and ankles.

5. Decreased Muscle Tension & Soreness
• Improves blood flow and recovery post-workout.
• Reduces stiffness, making movements feel lighter and more fluid.

10/31/2025

⚖️ Why Challenging Your Balance Is So Important

Balance isn’t just about standing still — it’s your body’s ability to stay stable and controlled during movement. Challenging your balance helps train your brain, muscles, and joints to work together more efficiently.

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💡 Key Benefits

1. Improves Coordination & Body Awareness
• Balance training strengthens the connection between your brain and body.
• You become more aware of your position and movement — reducing stumbles or missteps.

2. Prevents Falls & Injuries
• By practicing balance, you train your muscles and reflexes to react faster when you lose stability.
• Especially important as we age or return from injury.

3. Builds Core & Lower Body Strength
• Every balance challenge activates your core, hips, glutes, and legs.
• Stronger stabilizers mean better posture, movement control, and athletic performance.

4. Enhances Athletic Performance
• Improves control in dynamic movements like running, jumping, and changing direction.
• Essential for any sport or functional fitness activity.

5. Supports Joint Health & Stability
• Promotes equal strength and control on both sides of the body.
• Reduces compensations that can lead to knee, ankle, or hip pain.

10/29/2025

Here are the key Benefits of Burpees 💪:

🔥 Full-body workout – Works your arms, chest, core, glutes, and legs all at once.
❤️ Boosts cardiovascular endurance – Gets your heart rate up quickly for great cardio conditioning.
⚡ Builds strength and power – Combines strength, coordination, and explosive movement.
🧠 Improves coordination and agility – Challenges multiple muscle groups and movement patterns.
⏱️ Efficient and effective – No equipment needed, quick to perform, and great for calorie burn.
🏋️ Enhances functional fitness – Mimics real-life movements, helping your body move better in daily activities.
🙌 Promotes independence — improves your ability to get on and off the ground safely and confidently.

10/27/2025

Sit-to-stand thrusters and press-outs combine strength, power, and control! These variations not only strengthen your legs and glutes through the sit-to-stand motion but also engage your core, shoulders, and arms with the press. A great way to train full-body coordination, build functional strength, and improve your ability to move efficiently in daily tasks.

10/24/2025

Sit to Stand Progression💪🏻🏋️‍♂️

Sit-to-stand exercises are a great way to build lower body strength and improve functional mobility. Progressions like performing them with eyes closed challenge your proprioception and balance by removing visual cues, while staggered stance sit-to-stands add asymmetrical loading—helping improve stability, strength, and coordination for everyday activities.”

10/22/2025

Understanding Balance and its Systems🧍‍♂️👏
Balance training is all about progression! Starting with a narrow base of support (NBOS) and moving through semi-tandem, tandem, and single-leg stance challenges your stability step by step. Closing your eyes removes visual input, forcing your body to rely more on proprioception and the inner ear. Adding head turns challenges your vestibular system—making your balance training even more effective!

10/16/2025

Balance exercises are important because they help your body stay stable, coordinated, and strong in daily life. Here’s why they matter:

🦵 Improves stability and coordination – Helps your body react better to changes in position or uneven surfaces.
🧠 Enhances mind–body connection – Trains your brain, muscles, and joints to work together efficiently.
🚶 Reduces risk of falls and injuries – Especially important as we age or recover from injury.
🏋️ Builds strength and posture – Engages core and lower body muscles that support good alignment.
⚖️ Boosts performance – Athletes and active individuals improve control, agility, and movement efficiency.
💪 Supports recovery – Essential in physical therapy for retraining balance after injury, surgery, or neurological issues.

10/14/2025

Balance training is all about progression! Starting with a narrow base of support (NBOS) and moving through semi-tandem, tandem, and single-leg stance challenges your stability step by step. Eyes closed or head turns? Even more fun for your balance system!

10/13/2025

Help us wish our amazing front desk manager, Cordi, a very happy birthday! 🎉 Thank you for everything you do to keep our clinic running smoothly — we truly couldn’t do it without you! 💙

10/08/2025

🎉 October is Physical Therapy Month! Stop by every Wednesday from 9 AM – 3 PM for some tasty treats and to celebrate with us!
📍 150 126th St, Orofino, Idaho

Why Physical Therapy Helps 💪
Physical therapy helps people move better, feel stronger, and live without pain. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, surgery, or just want to stay active, PT focuses on:

✅ Reducing pain without relying on medication
✅ Improving strength, balance, and mobility
✅ Preventing future injuries
✅ Helping you return to the activities you love

Physical therapists are movement experts who design personalized plans to help your body heal and perform its best — so you can keep doing what you enjoy!

Address

150 126th Street
Orofino, ID
83544

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+12084767105

Website

https://www.irgpt.com/locations/riverside-physical-therapy

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