Majerus & Co. Physical Therapy, Vancouver, WA

Coach Trimbo leads girls soccer to district champions for second year

Stacy Walker — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:28:44 +0000

Congratulations to our PT, Robby, for coaching his team to victory at the 2011 district playoffs! The Ridgefield Spudders are now a finalist for state playoffs, which are to start soon. Click on the link below to check out the full story from The Columbian.

Ridgefield soccer looks to make cut at state

Pilates for Pink in the Park – Oct. 2nd

Stacy Walker — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:08:39 +0000

Join us at Pilates for Pink in the Park on Sunday, October 2nd, an annual event that helps raise funds for breast cancer research! In support of the event, Majerus & Co. has become one of the sponsors. Click on the link below for more information on the event by going to the Pacific NW Pilates website.

Pilates for Pink in the Park event info!

Robby, PT Coaches Girls Soccer to National Title

Stacy Walker — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:34:05 +0000

Aug. 1, 2011 – Photo Courtesy of The Columbian

Big congratulations to our very own Robby Trimbo, PT for coaching his U-18 girls premier team to a national title this past Monday in Boise, ID. The Columbia Timbers U-18 Red team qualified for the national tournament back in June, where they won the regional tournament in Seattle.

The Timbers youth program is no stranger to the U.S. Club soccer national tournament having qualified a team once before. However, this is the first time a Timbers club team has won the title.

The girls started play on Friday in a match against their soon-to-be final game competition, the Scorpions of St. Croix, Minnesota, in a 4-0 battle. Saturday turned out to be a draw at 0-0. Needing a win Sunday to continue in the tournament, the Reds pulled off a 1-0 win in the last two minutes of play, keeping them around for Monday’s finale.

CONGRATS TIMBERS!

Donating to St. Baldrick’s can get you autographed Sounders or Timbers jersey

Stacy Walker — Sat, 07 May 2011 00:57:39 +0000

Sunny Dulai, along with Jodie at Majerus & Co. PT, have stepped up to support Team Sam I Am and the St. Baldrick’s Foundation by shaving their heads. In memory of Sam Marx, several outstanding soccer jerseys have been donated, even in these final weeks before the event. Every donation in increments of 10.00 gets Sunny closer to his goal of raising $1001.00 towards finding the cure for childhood cancers and gets you a chance to win a jersey. The more ten-spots you pledge, the more chances you get at first choice for your favourite!

Click the link below to raise funds for this amazing cause!

*Donate Here*

Jerseys include:

XL – Portland Timbers jersey signed by Kenny Cooper

XL – Sounders jersey signed by the entire team

XL – Beckham

Sm & Med – Chelsea

Sm & Med – Portland Timbers

Sm & Med – LA Galaxy

L/XL – Real Madrid

Sm & Med – NY Red Bulls

Donations can be made through May 14th! Winners of the jerseys will be contacted by May 16th.

Jodie, PT loses her locks for childhood cancer

Stacy Walker — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:19:36 +0000

On May 14, 2011, Jodie Paschall-Majerus, PT will hear the buzzing sound that would be hard for any woman to face. Volunteering to be a “shavee” for the St. Baldrick’s foundation, Jodie will have her head shaved bald in return for donations from friends, family, and community members to support childhood cancer research. Jodie is hoping to raise $5,000 to go towards finding cures for childhood cancers and helping survivors live “…long and healthy lives”.

According the the St. Baldrick’s website, “Cancer is the number one disease killer among children in the U.S. and Canada,” stemming from the 160,000 diagnoses of cancer worldwide each year.

Although there are many reason’s to want to support this amazing foundation, Jodie’s biggest motive is to be able to connect with some of her patients at the clinic, many of which who have lost their hair from the processes of chemotherapy.

Please consider helping Jodie out with her donation goal:
http://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/participantid/436214

Stopping injuries before they start

Stacy Walker — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:44:12 +0000

Last Friday, Majerus & Co. held it’s first ACL prevention screening for a team of young female soccer players. The ACL screening was directed by three of our PT’s – John Majerus, Tara Socquet, and Robby Trimbo. The girls all play on the same team coached by Robby, and made for a great test run to figure out the organization of the screening process.

ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) prevention can play a huge role in a young athlete’s future in sports, especially for females. Research has shown that women have a higher risk of tearing their ACL (which is the main ligament supporting the knee), more prominently in activities such as soccer and basketball. The ACL screening process can help reduce the risk of injury by having athletes perform special types of exercises which focus on muscle strength, movement technique, balance, and body/joint awareness.

Majerus & Co. will continue to refine the program which will allow them to continue the ACL screening process amongst many athletes and teams in the community.

Beginning Pilates class will be held at Majerus & Co. in new year

Stacy Walker — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:16:28 +0000

Majerus & Co. will be offering its space every Tuesday evening from 5:30pm to 6:30pm to host a beginner’s Pilates class. This 10-week mat series will meet every Tuesday, starting January 11 through March 29, 2011.

Each 1-hour session will build on the previous session. By the end of 10 weeks, you will have been taught 45 mat exercises.

This class will focus on core stabilization, proper posture and alignment, and enhanced breathing patterns. You will enjoy increased body awareness, strength, flexibility and tone.

Class will be taught by Certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor Laura Bancroft, LPTA, CLT.

To register for the class, please call Laura at 360.521.9746 or email pilatesbylaura@comcast.net.

Cost will be $100.00 + tax. Space is limited to only 10 people. **Must provide your own mat!

Head PT earns Level 2 TPI Golf Instructor Certification

Stacy Walker — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:20:02 +0000

Congrats to John Majerus, PT for completing his course and passing the exam to become a Level 2 TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, designed for Medical Professionals. This program is tailored to treat patients with golf specific injuries, focusing on the wrist, ankle, and swing mechanics. TPI Certified Instructors are able to build a golf specific rehabilitation program to meet each individual’s needs.

John completed his Level 1 Certification earlier in the year, and will soon be Level 3 Certified, which focuses on advanced swing analysis, nutrition, and exercise progression.

[Photo Credit: Titleist Performance Institute]

Visit www.mytpi.com to read more on the Titleist Performance Institute golf rehab program, or visit our website to learn about our Full Swing Golf Simulator, listed under “Services & Programs”.

Time’s running out – Jan. 1st starts new benefit year!

Stacy Walker — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:50:36 +0000

The holiday season can be one of the busiest times of the year for all of us. Shopping for gifts, baking large feasts for our family and friends, and attending all those holiday gatherings can consume most of our time, making it hard for any individual to think about taking care of themselves. However, Majerus & Co. Physical Therapy is not seeing a shortage of business this time of year! As our therapists’ schedules stay full, it is a good reminder to us all that we need to get in those visits before the end of the year, whether it be for physical therapy or any other medical appointment. January 1st is just around the corner, meaning that for most of us, our medical insurance benefits will start over from scratch – hello high deductibles!

As everyone tries to stuff in their last minute appointments into the 2010 year, it makes it even harder to get in to see our physicians and other medical experts. A little tip if I may…don’t wait last minute!

Forming the Reformer

Stacy Walker — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:17:32 +0000

After many weeks of patiently waiting, the STOTT PILATES® Reformer is finally here! Don’t be fooled by it’s torturous looks – metal parts and leather straps – because it’s actually quite an elegant and finely assembled machine. One of the greatest benefits of the Reformer is the use of its metal springs, enabling an individual to work with resistance and their own body weight instead of heavy weights free weights or machines. The springs vary in resistance, helping reduce stress in the tendons and ligaments in the body, benefiting those who are prone to injury. Another great thing about the Reformer is it’s ability to adjust easily to each individual’s needs and body proportions.

Although there are many advantages to using the Reformer versus other methods of resistance training, below you will find some specific benefits of the Reformer that may be helpful to know, found at www.pilatesreformer.com:

Pilates Reformer exercises can be done by anyone irrespective of age and sex. If you have normal health, these exercises perk up your trunk, pelvis and shoulder girdle. It improves breathing patterns, corrects spinal and pelvic alignment. It streamlines the control over movements of the body.
It develops an athlete’s core or deep abdominal muscles along with those muscles that are closest to the spine. It makes the athletes more agile and boosts their performance. It also helps prevent injury through proper mind-body coordination.
For those suffering from Diabetes type I or type II, regular exercise on Pilates Reformer can help to control their blood sugar level.
For those suffering from bone problems or osteoporosis, appropriate exercises on Pilates Reformer can help to improve their balance and overall functioning of the body.
For those having heart problems, suitable Pilates Reformer exercises can be done under the guidance of experts. It can streamline the blood supply and improve the overall functioning of the body.
For pregnant women, suitable Pilates Reformer exercises can be done under the guidance of experts. It can improve blood circulation, muscular relaxation and boost energy level.
For those having back, hip or knee problem, Pilates Reformer with a special stand can be more useful.

Eager to get the Reformer out of the box and put together, Laura and Robby work swiftly to assemble all the parts.

And finally, the finished product…