You Likely Need Physical Therapy

Our Patient (and husband of a fellow PRI Physical Therapist) Patrick, humorously writes about those aches and pains that tend to first crop up when we hit our early 40’s, and his experience navigating the healthcare system, including his PRI Physical Therapy treatment experience here at Alpine, as well as at the Postural Restoration Institute in Nebraska.

Read his story “You Likely Need Physical Therapy” Here

Thank you to Patrick for sharing your experience, and a big CONGRATULATIONS to Paige, on earning her PRC. Woo-hoo!

Now Offering Remote Physical Therapy (Telehealth)

Dear Patents,

Many of you have expressed interest in remote treatment and we are pleased to now be able to offer this option, in addition to still treating patients at our clinic.

We have heard from several private insurance companies that telehealth physical therapy will be covered as an in-network benefit. The coverage still varies from plan to plan, so we will need to verify your coverage first if you plan to use insurance.

Please contact us to schedule or verify benefits.

COVID-19 Update 3.20

Dear Patients,

With each new day creating a new reality, we continue to reassess our policies and are closely following guidelines and recommendations set by the CDC, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and Washington State Physical Therapy Association (PTWA). Starting Thursday, March 19, entry into Alpine PT will be by appointment only and will continue to be limited to only those patients in the lower risk category.  We are dedicated to practicing social distancing and are modifying our treatments to prioritize patient safety, and our society at large.  

We ask that you come to your appointment on time and not arrive earlier than scheduled so that we can help minimize the number of people in our space at one time.  Please minimize belongings such as bags, heavy jackets, and non-essential items.  As you enter the clinic we will continue to require that you wash your hands or use hand sanitizer upon entry.  We are no longer having patients sign-in or use chairs in the waiting area.  If you have been a patient of ours you likely have heard one of us highlight the importance of "space" and "periphery," and to that end please give your best perceived effort at 6 feet of space between yourself and others during your appointment.  We will continue to spread out appointments the best we can and will be changing our hours of operation to fit our lighter schedules.  We hope it goes without saying that we will continue to keep a meticulously hygienic environment and will sanitize every surface and object that is utilized during our sessions, as well as common surfaces, door knobs, coat hooks, etc.    

We have been working very hard over the last week to implement telehealth visits for our higher-risk patients or those who need to self-quarantine. CMS/Medicare laws have been changing rapidly to ease up telemedicine restrictions and we hope that physical therapy will be included in the near future. Private insurances will likely follow those CMS/Medicare guidelines. We will provide further information as these changes get passed into law. 

We truly hope that everyone has the proper tools to keep their bodies and minds moving optimally over the upcoming weeks.  We are committed to staying active and relevant in your lives and becoming more creative with how we can apply our services and knowledge base during the present circumstances.  We have really enjoyed catching up with some of you through emails and phone conversations, which have helped lift our spirits over these past few weeks. 

Thank you for your support and please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the policies above.  

COVID-19 Update 3.11

Dear Alpine Patients,

Due to the increase of cases of the Coronavirus around the state of Washington we are taking precautionary measures in order to keep ourselves, our families and our patients safe. 

We continue to be closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Seattle, and are working to follow small business protocols developed by public health offices at the local, state, and national levels. At this time, we are open, and welcome your visit. 


We are asking all patient experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms to please cancel your appointment. (We are waving all cancelation fees at this time.) And if you have been sick, we ask that you be symptom free for 72 hours prior to returning to the clinic.

 As a healthcare facility we are ramping our efforts in wiping down and disinfecting all surfaces in our clinic. Please help us by being diligent about using hand sanitizer and washing your hands prior to coming into our clinic. We also have hand sanitizer and soap available for your use on-site.

Thank you in advance for understanding and making the extra effort to protect the health and safety of our community. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you!

Alpine Partners Earn their Postural Restoration Certifications (PRC)

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Alpine Physical Therapy is pleased to share the news that Jeremiah Ferguson, Chris Murphy and Eli Zygmuntowicz are officially PRCs! The Alpine Physical Therapy partners join just over two hundred others worldwide, with the distinction of PRC from the Postural Restoration Institute. Earning their Postural Restoration Certifications was the culmination of years of coursework, practice, and finally, an extensive application and testing process. To be eligible, the partners had to demonstrate proficiency in Myokinematic Restoration, Postural Respiration, Pelvic Restoration, and Advanced Integration, as defined by the Postural Restoration Institute.

“This is an important milestone towards achieving our vision for Alpine Physical Therapy” said Eli. “PRI Physical Therapy is a total game changer,” Chris added. “The approach has allowed us to become better therapists, and offer the highest level of patient care. We are so grateful for all that we’ve learned from Ron Hruska and the Institute’s faculty.”

“PRI will remain the focus of our practice,” said Jeremiah. “We’ll continue to partner with other Seattle medical professionals, and host PRI training courses, and we’re excited to be a Seattle hub for Postural Restoration."

With this achievement, Alpine Physical Therapy is now officially recognized as a Postural Restoration Center. You can learn more about PRI at Alpine here or contact us for more information. We are happy to schedule in-services with Seattle medical professionals who are interested in learning more.

It's a Wrap: Postural Visual Integration at Alpine Physical Therapy

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We were very fortunate to host this advanced PRI course co-taught by Ron Hruska and Dr. Heidi Wise. Over 40 attended including three optometrists, two vision therapists, a dentist (our colleague Dr. Christine Shigaki in the picture with us), athletic trainers, a massage therapist and physical therapists. The questions and dialogue really helped cement some challenging material into practical clinical application. We learned that vision is impacting every muscle and action we are doing, even when we are asleep. Asymmetrical patterns, visual spatial integration, and their impact on our tri-planar function and posture were highlighted. It was exciting to see the collaboration across disciplines and the common goal of restoring our patient’s freedom to play and rest comfortably. We really want to thank Ron, Heidi, the Postural Restoration Institute, and all those that took the time to attend.

Its's a wrap: Cervical Revolution at Alpine

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This past weekend, Alpine Physical Therapy had the great pleasure of hosting the Postural Restoration Institute's course Cervical Revolution, taught by the legendary Mike Cantrell, MPT, PRC

We brought together over 30 physical therapists, dentists, orthodontists, massage therapists, and acupuncturists, all committed to an integrated approach. As Mike said:

"...in spite of the daunting reputation that this course has, people are realizing that understanding the material is essential for adequate ability to successfully manage a significant number of patients who require a multi-disciplinary approach."

Thanks to Mike's exceptional teaching, and a class of engaged professionals, we're coming away from the weekend with better healthcare in Seattle, and a fresh commitment to this "revolutionary" approach to patient care. 

Read Mike's full write-up on the PRI website

 

 

 

Alpine to host Cervical Revolution Jan 20 -21, 2018

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We are pleased to announce that Alpine Physical Therapy will be hosting the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) course Cervical Revolution this January. PRI instuctor Mike Cantrell, MPT, PRC will be teaching this course, which focuses on the importance of cervical lordosis, the position of the sphenoid bone and dental integration.

Cervical Revolution dives into how Physical Therapists and Dentists can combine our areas of expertise to optimize patient results. We look forward to bringing together members of the Seattle healthcare community who are interested in learning more about the PRI approach. 

Join us!  

Powder Poobah Party

We are happy to sponsor the most clutch resource for PNW snow lovers: The Grand Poobah Powder alert newsletters. And we're even more excited to be hosting a Powder party with the Poobah himself - Larry Schick this Thursday 11/16.

Where: Come join us at Alpine PT Thursday, November 16th from 6:30 - 8:30. Grab a beer and get psyched for the opening for WA ski season this weekend.

What: DruBru Beer, the winter weather forecast from the Powder Poobah - raffle give aways : Dru Bru beer, Woolly merino wool shirts, OR gloves, etc.

Eli and Murph enjoy the trip down Mt. Baker / July 2017

Eli and Murph enjoy the trip down Mt. Baker / July 2017