Nick Rinard Physical Therapy

03/05/2026

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy loves getting patients results!!

Nick Rinard is the best physical therapist I have ever experienced in my 87 years. Nick and his associates have kept me operational for at least 25 years. He knows exactly how to fix any problem no matter how challenging. Multiple back and leg difficulties have been conquered that have enabled me to ski for 60 years, without any surgeries.

The trick is to do your “homework”. That means doing the exercises he prescribes and the repetitions between appointments. That will keep office visits to a minimum. Then when the series of visits is complete, make those exercises a part of your daily routine.



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02/20/2026

We can't post this situation enough.

Last week we had a patient come in for severe knee pain. He played tennis four times in a row and had no problems with his knee. He then sat in a scrunched position and had knee pain when he got up. He went to his doctor and got a referral to an orthopedist. The orthopedist sent a referral for acute knee pain. The patient scheduled with Nick Rinard Physical Therapy - Mechanical Evaluation immediately diagnosed he was experiencing a spine injury, leading to referred symptoms in the knee.

So we want you to know:

A spine problem can cause symptoms such as pain, decreased strength and decreased sensations into the thigh, calf, ankle or foot. Physical therapists trained in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) here at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy can determine during the evaluation if any of these lower leg symptoms are coming from your spine.

Her is another clinical presentation we treated at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy: By MiKayla Sanocki, SPT

She did not remember any trauma to the ankle

The patient came to physical therapy for an “ankle sprain” that occurred 3-months earlier. She stated she woke up unable to put any weight on her right foot. The pain had remained constant in her ankle, so bad at times that she couldn't walk! Upon further questioning, the patient revealed what she had been doing the day before: She had driven 2 hours, on her way home from helping clean a house. During the drive she had discomfort in her buttock and hamstring that made her want to pull the car over to stretch. She did not remember any trauma to the ankle, however, but the ankle pain was the only pain she was experiencing now.

Her ankle pain has caused her to quit running and yoga — two of her favorite activities.

Mechanical Evaluation finds cause in spine

During the mechanical evaluation we found that certain directions of low back movements decreased the pain in her ankle. After being sent home with 1 simple exercise to perform every waking hour – which she did perfectly – she returned within 24 hours reporting 90% recovery in pain! Over the next week we were able to progress her exercises and now the patient reports no ankle pain at all. In only 4 visits we were able to abolish her ankle pain, and she is now getting back to running and yoga!

The patient reports, “I now have the tools to prevent the return of my back and ankle pain”.

Treatment at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy vs Traditional PT

In contrast to MDT, traditional PT would not have uncovered the spinal cause of the patient’s ankle pain. Treatment would have been ineffective since it would have focused only on trying to treat the symptom.

Do you know if your pain in the legs or arms could be coming from the spine? Schedule your evaluation at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy and find out!

02/02/2026

Happy Groundhog day!!

We cannot determine if there will be an early spring but we can help you decided if physical therapy is right for you!!

Schedule your evaluation today and we will tell you if you are a responder by the end of the week and if so get you results in 6 to 8 visits!

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy is here for you for six more weeks of winter.

01/30/2026

Vertigo!! Get treatment at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy! Many times patients only need 1-2 visits!!

Vertigo is different than just feeling dizzy from time to time.

It is an episode that can come on quickly, resolve just as quickly or last for hours and even days.

Vertigo can be caused by no apparent reason, antibiotics, jumping, sneezing, allergies, sleeping, falling to name a few. It can have serious effects on your safety while walking and driving.

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy has had many patients call his/her MD only to be told vertigo will go away on its own or scheduled an appointment to receive a generic hand out-that is not patient individualized. We have found this one size approach does not fit all. These self-help hand-out are most beneficial with the guidance of a physical therapist.

Please do not spend days or even weeks trying to heal yourself or wait for your symptoms to go away.

In as few as 2 visits our tailored approach can get you back on solid ground. Safely walking and driving around without fear of falls or a sudden onset of dizziness while driving.

01/22/2026

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4.8 ⭐ · Physical therapist in Portland, Oregon

01/16/2026

Our best referral source is YOU!!

We want to share your great experience at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy with the world! We take great pride in what we do for our patients and are always looking to improve our care and services. Your feedback helps us with our online exposure in reaching new patients so that they too can get back to pain-free living! Here are some options as to how you can leave your feedback to share with the world!

These reviews should only take a few minutes to complete and go a long way in helping us reach patients we would not have previously!

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Thank you in advance and as always, we are here for YOU!

01/01/2026

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy will be closed Thursday January 1st 2026 and Friday January 2nd 2025.

If you are making a resolution to get healthier in 2026, Nick Rinard PT may be able to help.

Don’t allow pain to stand in the way of your goals!

Please do not hesitate to call 503-244-6232, leave a message or send an email to help@rinardpt.com while the office is closed the next few days.

Someone will be back in the office soon to return your phone call.

Thank you for choosing Nick Rinard Physical Therapy as your number one go to for physical therapy!

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12/30/2025

Google review *****

Thank you so much Jude for sharing your Nick Rinard Physical Therapy experience on Google.

We have the best patients- keep up feeling well.

"If I could give more stars, I would. So grateful for the kind care, professionalism and light heartedness…and of course feeling better. Nick gave me the tools to address the root cause and provided care and encouragement along the way. Deeply grateful and appreciative."

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays to all our wonderful friends and family from Nick Rinard Physical Therapy.

We hope that everyone is enjoying this holiday to rest, recover and enjoy time with all your loved ones.

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy will be closed from Wednesday Dec. 24, 2025 from 12:00 to Dec. 26st 2025.

Please feel free to email help@RinardPT.com or call 503-244-6232 for any needs you may have and someone will be in the office to give you a call back.

Cheers and wishing everyone all our best,
Nick Rinard Physical Therapy

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12/01/2025

Thank you Kenny for sharing your Nick Rinard Physical Therapy experience!

I can’t say enough good things about Nick and his team. I watched a close friend go from years of slipped discs and constant back pain to healthy, happy, and strong after working with him — so when I had my first major back injury (thanks to downhill mountain biking), I knew exactly who to call.

For a full year, I tried to self-manage with yoga and 30–60 minutes of foam rolling every day just to function semi-normally. It finally hit me that I needed real help. On my very first visit, Nick diagnosed a bulged disc in my lower back. After my second visit and a week of “homework,” I felt immediate relief. My hips and back finally calmed down, and the foam roller got a much-needed vacation.

By the 3rd and 4th visits, the disc was fully back in place and strengthening. The plan was precise, the diagnosis spot-on, and the treatment an absolute success. I had honestly started to believe my physical life wouldn’t return to normal — but Nick proved me wrong.

My 5th and final visit wrapped everything up with a long-term plan and prevention strategy. No unnecessary appointments, no upselling, just effective and affordable care.

I genuinely feel indebted to Nick and his staff. If you’re hurting, don’t wait a year like I did — I can’t recommend them highly enough!

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Nick Rinard Physical Therapy.

We are so very Thankful to have a strong community that support small business. We couldn't do it without you, our patients, friends and family!

Nick Rinard Physical Therapy will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 27th 2025, Friday November 28th, 2025, Monday December 1st 2025 and Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

Regular office hours will resume Wednesday December 4rd 2025.

If you are in need before then please do not hesitate to call
503-244-6232 or email help@rinardpt.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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11/24/2025

Getting patients rapid results because it is what you should expect from physical therapy.

Patients in a discharged in 5 visits!

"L5 low back goes out when physical activity.

I was stuck and my entire hips seized up.

Now my back is strengthening, disc bulge gone, and plan in place for reoccurrences if necessary."

Kenny