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Myofascial Release Therapy – Breakthrough in Pain Relief Myofascial Release Therapy – Breakthrough in Pain Relief

An Amazing Breakthrough in Pain Relief Myofascial Release is a relatively new addition to the techniques of the physical therapist. Because it is somewhat different from traditional physical therapy, many people are unaware of what it is and how it works. Myofascial Release (MFR)... 

Massage & Wellness Massage & Wellness

Therapeutic Massage Wellness Center, Therapeutic Tune-ups and Massage More than just Physical Therapy You do not need to be injured to enjoy our Wellness services. We offer programs to help you stay well. Our services include: • Post-Surgical Recovery... 

Personalized Hands-On Physical Therapy Personalized Hands-On Physical Therapy

More than just Physical Therapy At North Tahoe Physical Therapy, we offer a unique combination of Myofascial Release, Hands-on soft tissue mobilization, skeletal mobilizations, Pilates- based exercises, Education and Self Management. Our therapists are highly trained, experienced... 

Women’s Health and Wellness Women’s Health and Wellness

Our Women’s Health Program offers assistance to clients within a caring and private setting. Jane K. O’Brien, MSPT, member of the American Physical Therapy Association, Section on Women’s Health, will create a treatment program tailored specifically for the individual needs... 

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North Tahoe Physical Therapy puts pain to rest North Tahoe Physical Therapy puts pain to rest
April 2, 2010

INCLINE VILLAGE — New research is demonstrating that chronic pain causes changes in the brain. “The longer pain persists, the more your brain becomes sensitive to it,” says Jane O’Brien, MSPT, founder of North Tahoe Physical Therapy. According to O’Brien, the brain responds more rapidly and effectively when experiencing the same pain stimulation over time. “Your best defense against chronic pain is to deal with acute pain now.” Studies show that the amount of pain... 


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Conditions which Women’s Health Physical Therapy Improves Conditions which Women’s Health Physical Therapy Improves
March 6, 2010

Jane O’Brien, PT, MSPT PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE ( POP) This is due to faulty connective and muscle tissue support allowing the vagina, uterus, bladder, urethra, rectum, and small intestines to fall below their normal positions. It could be caused in childbirth, or due to persistent coughing, repetitive lifting, congenitally weak, weakened, elongated or atrophied tissue. Complaints are of symptoms of heaviness, the feeling of falling out, pressure in the pelvis, and back pain. There... 


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Bladder control; Reclaim your natural ability Bladder control; Reclaim your natural ability
February 6, 2010

Jane O’Brien, PT, MSPT Women’s Health Physical Therapist recipient of Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Physical Therapy ( CAPP) Squeeze Before You Sneeze When it comes to bladder control, embrace what comes naturally. Forget the prescriptions and surgeries. Simple behavior changes can create huge results. Here are 5 ways in which you can regain control of the frequency, urgency and leakage: 1) Retrain you bladder Our parents taught us to go to the bathroom before we left...