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We're more than just a physical therapy clinic—we're specialized coaches dedicated to helping individuals with complex conditions and athletes overcome pain, build strength, and achieve peak performance.
We're more than just a physical therapy clinic—we're specialized coaches dedicated to helping individuals with complex conditions and athletes overcome pain, build strength, and achieve peak performance.
Osgood-Schlatter in Gymnastics: When Growth Meets Gravity
Nov 5, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Osgood-Schlatter in Gymnastics: When Growth Meets Gravity
Nov 5, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Osgood-Schlatter in Gymnastics: When Growth Meets Gravity
Nov 5, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Sharing: "Bridging the Gap Between Strengthspan and Lifespan"
Nov 4, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Sharing: "Bridging the Gap Between Strengthspan and Lifespan"
Nov 4, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Sharing: "Bridging the Gap Between Strengthspan and Lifespan"
Nov 4, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
The Myth of the Perfect Running Shoe
Nov 4, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
The Myth of the Perfect Running Shoe
Nov 4, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
The Myth of the Perfect Running Shoe
Nov 4, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
The Neck’s Moment in the Spotlight: What Formula One Teaches About Neglected Muscles
Nov 3, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
The Neck’s Moment in the Spotlight: What Formula One Teaches About Neglected Muscles
Nov 3, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
The Neck’s Moment in the Spotlight: What Formula One Teaches About Neglected Muscles
Nov 3, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Personalized Physical Therapy for Shin Splints: Healing with Precision
Nov 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Personalized Physical Therapy for Shin Splints: Healing with Precision
Nov 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Personalized Physical Therapy for Shin Splints: Healing with Precision
Nov 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Overuse Injuries Keep Happening For Runners
Nov 1, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Overuse Injuries Keep Happening For Runners
Nov 1, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Overuse Injuries Keep Happening For Runners
Nov 1, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Sever’s Syndrome in Young Gymnasts: How Strength Training Can Prevent Heel Pain in Hillsboro’s Youth Athletes
Oct 31, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Sever’s Syndrome in Young Gymnasts: How Strength Training Can Prevent Heel Pain in Hillsboro’s Youth Athletes
Oct 31, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Sever’s Syndrome in Young Gymnasts: How Strength Training Can Prevent Heel Pain in Hillsboro’s Youth Athletes
Oct 31, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery and Rehab in Hillsboro, Forest Grove, and Beyond
Oct 29, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery and Rehab in Hillsboro, Forest Grove, and Beyond
Oct 29, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Rotator Cuff Tear Recovery and Rehab in Hillsboro, Forest Grove, and Beyond
Oct 29, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Strength Reference Values Matter After ACL Surgery: Setting the Bar for Safe Return to Sport
Oct 29, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Strength Reference Values Matter After ACL Surgery: Setting the Bar for Safe Return to Sport
Oct 29, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Strength Reference Values Matter After ACL Surgery: Setting the Bar for Safe Return to Sport
Oct 29, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
One Secret to Successful ACL Recovery? Smart Rehab
Oct 28, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
One Secret to Successful ACL Recovery? Smart Rehab
Oct 28, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
One Secret to Successful ACL Recovery? Smart Rehab
Oct 28, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Run Faster, Recover Stronger: Evidence-Based Sprinting Rehab in Hillsboro, Beaverton & Beyond
Oct 28, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Run Faster, Recover Stronger: Evidence-Based Sprinting Rehab in Hillsboro, Beaverton & Beyond
Oct 28, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Run Faster, Recover Stronger: Evidence-Based Sprinting Rehab in Hillsboro, Beaverton & Beyond
Oct 28, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Force Plate Jump Testing Matters for Basketball Players After ACL Surgery in Hillsboro and Beaverton
Oct 27, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Force Plate Jump Testing Matters for Basketball Players After ACL Surgery in Hillsboro and Beaverton
Oct 27, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Force Plate Jump Testing Matters for Basketball Players After ACL Surgery in Hillsboro and Beaverton
Oct 27, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Limb Symmetry Alone Isn’t Enough for ACL Recovery
Oct 27, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Limb Symmetry Alone Isn’t Enough for ACL Recovery
Oct 27, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Limb Symmetry Alone Isn’t Enough for ACL Recovery
Oct 27, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Hidden Concussions After a Car Accident: Why Proper Rehab Changes Everything
Oct 25, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Hidden Concussions After a Car Accident: Why Proper Rehab Changes Everything
Oct 25, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Hidden Concussions After a Car Accident: Why Proper Rehab Changes Everything
Oct 25, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Independent Medical Exams, Done Right
Sep 14, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Independent Medical Exams, Done Right
Sep 14, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Independent Medical Exams, Done Right
Sep 14, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Creatine Supplementation in Youth
Sep 12, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Creatine Supplementation in Youth
Sep 12, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Creatine Supplementation in Youth
Sep 12, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
From the Mat to Mastery: Professional Judokas’ Experiences with ACL Injury
Sep 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
From the Mat to Mastery: Professional Judokas’ Experiences with ACL Injury
Sep 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
From the Mat to Mastery: Professional Judokas’ Experiences with ACL Injury
Sep 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Tendinopathy (a.k.a. “tendinitis”/“tendinosis”): the loading science that actually heals
Aug 31, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Tendinopathy (a.k.a. “tendinitis”/“tendinosis”): the loading science that actually heals
Aug 31, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Tendinopathy (a.k.a. “tendinitis”/“tendinosis”): the loading science that actually heals
Aug 31, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Can You Return to Competitive Sports After an Achilles Tendon Rupture?
Aug 30, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Can You Return to Competitive Sports After an Achilles Tendon Rupture?
Aug 30, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Can You Return to Competitive Sports After an Achilles Tendon Rupture?
Aug 30, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Early Mobilization Matters in Achilles Tendon Rehab
Aug 28, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Early Mobilization Matters in Achilles Tendon Rehab
Aug 28, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Early Mobilization Matters in Achilles Tendon Rehab
Aug 28, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why You Should Avoid Clinicians Who Still Preach RICE
Aug 24, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why You Should Avoid Clinicians Who Still Preach RICE
Aug 24, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why You Should Avoid Clinicians Who Still Preach RICE
Aug 24, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Is 9 Months the Magic Number for Returning to Sport After ACL Surgery?
Aug 23, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Is 9 Months the Magic Number for Returning to Sport After ACL Surgery?
Aug 23, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Is 9 Months the Magic Number for Returning to Sport After ACL Surgery?
Aug 23, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
How Long Does It Take to Return to Sport After Achilles Tendon Repair?
Aug 23, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
How Long Does It Take to Return to Sport After Achilles Tendon Repair?
Aug 23, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
How Long Does It Take to Return to Sport After Achilles Tendon Repair?
Aug 23, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Is Heel Pain Holding You or Your Teen Back?
Jul 16, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Is Heel Pain Holding You or Your Teen Back?
Jul 16, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Is Heel Pain Holding You or Your Teen Back?
Jul 16, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
ACL Surgery: Is Adding an Extra Procedure Called the LEAP Worth It for Active Teens and Adults?
Jul 13, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
ACL Surgery: Is Adding an Extra Procedure Called the LEAP Worth It for Active Teens and Adults?
Jul 13, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
ACL Surgery: Is Adding an Extra Procedure Called the LEAP Worth It for Active Teens and Adults?
Jul 13, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
How You Can Be the Boss of Your Own Pain
Jul 13, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
How You Can Be the Boss of Your Own Pain
Jul 13, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
How You Can Be the Boss of Your Own Pain
Jul 13, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Early vs. Traditional Rehab After Rotator Cuff Surgery—What the Evidence Really Says
Jul 12, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Early vs. Traditional Rehab After Rotator Cuff Surgery—What the Evidence Really Says
Jul 12, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Early vs. Traditional Rehab After Rotator Cuff Surgery—What the Evidence Really Says
Jul 12, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Rebuilding Achilles Tendon Strength in Hillsboro & Portland: Safe, Science-Backed Steps to Recovery
Jul 7, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Rebuilding Achilles Tendon Strength in Hillsboro & Portland: Safe, Science-Backed Steps to Recovery
Jul 7, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Rebuilding Achilles Tendon Strength in Hillsboro & Portland: Safe, Science-Backed Steps to Recovery
Jul 7, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
ACL Recovery: Why 9 Months Might Not Be the Magic Number (and What Actually Matters)
Jul 3, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
ACL Recovery: Why 9 Months Might Not Be the Magic Number (and What Actually Matters)
Jul 3, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
ACL Recovery: Why 9 Months Might Not Be the Magic Number (and What Actually Matters)
Jul 3, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Your Tendon Pain Keeps Coming Back And What Actually Works to Fix It
Jun 26, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Your Tendon Pain Keeps Coming Back And What Actually Works to Fix It
Jun 26, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Your Tendon Pain Keeps Coming Back And What Actually Works to Fix It
Jun 26, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Can ACL Tears Heal Without Surgery? MRI Evidence Is Giving Us New Hope
Jun 24, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Can ACL Tears Heal Without Surgery? MRI Evidence Is Giving Us New Hope
Jun 24, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Can ACL Tears Heal Without Surgery? MRI Evidence Is Giving Us New Hope
Jun 24, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Can You Recover from an Achilles Tendon Rupture Without Surgery?
Jun 23, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Can You Recover from an Achilles Tendon Rupture Without Surgery?
Jun 23, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Can You Recover from an Achilles Tendon Rupture Without Surgery?
Jun 23, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy: The Game-Changer for Achilles Tendon Recovery
Jun 21, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy: The Game-Changer for Achilles Tendon Recovery
Jun 21, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy: The Game-Changer for Achilles Tendon Recovery
Jun 21, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Can an ACL Tear Heal Without Surgery? What Parents and Adults Need to Know
Jun 20, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Can an ACL Tear Heal Without Surgery? What Parents and Adults Need to Know
Jun 20, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Can an ACL Tear Heal Without Surgery? What Parents and Adults Need to Know
Jun 20, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Done with ACL Surgery? Here's Why Rehab Is the Real MVP of Your Recovery
Jun 19, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Done with ACL Surgery? Here's Why Rehab Is the Real MVP of Your Recovery
Jun 19, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Done with ACL Surgery? Here's Why Rehab Is the Real MVP of Your Recovery
Jun 19, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Is Ice Still Good for Injuries? What Science Says About Icing for Pain Relief
Jun 18, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Is Ice Still Good for Injuries? What Science Says About Icing for Pain Relief
Jun 18, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Is Ice Still Good for Injuries? What Science Says About Icing for Pain Relief
Jun 18, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Change of Direction & Deceleration Testing Is After Sports Injuries (Especially ACL & Achilles Repairs)
Jun 17, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Change of Direction & Deceleration Testing Is After Sports Injuries (Especially ACL & Achilles Repairs)
Jun 17, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Change of Direction & Deceleration Testing Is After Sports Injuries (Especially ACL & Achilles Repairs)
Jun 17, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
How Physical Therapy Helps People with EDS and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders
Jun 16, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
How Physical Therapy Helps People with EDS and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders
Jun 16, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
How Physical Therapy Helps People with EDS and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders
Jun 16, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
The Missing Link in ACL Recovery: Why Mid-Stage Rehab Could Make or Break Your Return to Sport
Jun 16, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
The Missing Link in ACL Recovery: Why Mid-Stage Rehab Could Make or Break Your Return to Sport
Jun 16, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
The Missing Link in ACL Recovery: Why Mid-Stage Rehab Could Make or Break Your Return to Sport
Jun 16, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Pain & Performance Coach is Different From Most Physical Therapy Clinics in Hillsboro and Beaverton
Jun 14, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Pain & Performance Coach is Different From Most Physical Therapy Clinics in Hillsboro and Beaverton
Jun 14, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Pain & Performance Coach is Different From Most Physical Therapy Clinics in Hillsboro and Beaverton
Jun 14, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Your Guide to Achilles Tendon Surgery Recovery: How Physical Therapy Gets You Back on Your Feet
Jun 11, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Your Guide to Achilles Tendon Surgery Recovery: How Physical Therapy Gets You Back on Your Feet
Jun 11, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Your Guide to Achilles Tendon Surgery Recovery: How Physical Therapy Gets You Back on Your Feet
Jun 11, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
ACL Rehab Starts Earlier Than You Think: Why the First Few Weeks Matter Most
Jun 10, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
ACL Rehab Starts Earlier Than You Think: Why the First Few Weeks Matter Most
Jun 10, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
ACL Rehab Starts Earlier Than You Think: Why the First Few Weeks Matter Most
Jun 10, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Say Goodbye to Knee Pain! Your Fun Guide to Tackling Patellofemoral Pain
Jun 10, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Say Goodbye to Knee Pain! Your Fun Guide to Tackling Patellofemoral Pain
Jun 10, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Say Goodbye to Knee Pain! Your Fun Guide to Tackling Patellofemoral Pain
Jun 10, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
References
Jun 9, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
References
Jun 9, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
References
Jun 9, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Medical Trauma Is Real for People with EDS and HSD — But Healing Is Possible
Jun 9, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Medical Trauma Is Real for People with EDS and HSD — But Healing Is Possible
Jun 9, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Medical Trauma Is Real for People with EDS and HSD — But Healing Is Possible
Jun 9, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Concussion Recovery is More Than Rest: Here’s What Actually Works
Jun 9, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Concussion Recovery is More Than Rest: Here’s What Actually Works
Jun 9, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Concussion Recovery is More Than Rest: Here’s What Actually Works
Jun 9, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Vertical Jump Metrics Matter When Returning to Sport After ACL Surgery (And Why Most Clinics Miss the Mark)
Jun 9, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Vertical Jump Metrics Matter When Returning to Sport After ACL Surgery (And Why Most Clinics Miss the Mark)
Jun 9, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Vertical Jump Metrics Matter When Returning to Sport After ACL Surgery (And Why Most Clinics Miss the Mark)
Jun 9, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Resistance Training Is a Game-Changer for People with EDS & HSD
Jun 8, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Resistance Training Is a Game-Changer for People with EDS & HSD
Jun 8, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Why Resistance Training Is a Game-Changer for People with EDS & HSD
Jun 8, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Returning to Sport After ACL Surgery: What It Really Takes (And Why We’re Built for It)
Jun 5, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Returning to Sport After ACL Surgery: What It Really Takes (And Why We’re Built for It)
Jun 5, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Returning to Sport After ACL Surgery: What It Really Takes (And Why We’re Built for It)
Jun 5, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Sleep, Pain, and Mental Health in Kids with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)
Jun 4, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Sleep, Pain, and Mental Health in Kids with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)
Jun 4, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Sleep, Pain, and Mental Health in Kids with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)
Jun 4, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
ACL Rehab That Actually Works: The Performance-First Approach Inspired by The Best Around the World
Jun 3, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
ACL Rehab That Actually Works: The Performance-First Approach Inspired by The Best Around the World
Jun 3, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
ACL Rehab That Actually Works: The Performance-First Approach Inspired by The Best Around the World
Jun 3, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
How to Choose the Right ACL Rehab Clinic: What Equipment & Resources Really Matter
Jun 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
How to Choose the Right ACL Rehab Clinic: What Equipment & Resources Really Matter
Jun 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
How to Choose the Right ACL Rehab Clinic: What Equipment & Resources Really Matter
Jun 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
What to Expect Before ACL Surgery: The Prehab Phase Explained
Jun 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
What to Expect Before ACL Surgery: The Prehab Phase Explained
Jun 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
What to Expect Before ACL Surgery: The Prehab Phase Explained
Jun 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
What is Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) — And Why It Matters
Jun 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
What is Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) — And Why It Matters
Jun 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
What is Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) — And Why It Matters
Jun 2, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Our Favorite Publicly Available ACL resources for your reference (a short list of resources)
May 29, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Our Favorite Publicly Available ACL resources for your reference (a short list of resources)
May 29, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Our Favorite Publicly Available ACL resources for your reference (a short list of resources)
May 29, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Evidence Based ACL Rehabilitation: How Force Plate Testing Revolutionizes ACL Recovery and Changes Everything
May 19, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Evidence Based ACL Rehabilitation: How Force Plate Testing Revolutionizes ACL Recovery and Changes Everything
May 19, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Evidence Based ACL Rehabilitation: How Force Plate Testing Revolutionizes ACL Recovery and Changes Everything
May 19, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Ankle Sprains: What You Need to Know in Hillsboro and Portland
May 19, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Ankle Sprains: What You Need to Know in Hillsboro and Portland
May 19, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Ankle Sprains: What You Need to Know in Hillsboro and Portland
May 19, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Effective Ankle Sprain Prevention and Rehab in Beaverton & Hillsboro
May 19, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Effective Ankle Sprain Prevention and Rehab in Beaverton & Hillsboro
May 19, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher
Effective Ankle Sprain Prevention and Rehab in Beaverton & Hillsboro
May 19, 2025
By
Dr. Michael Makher