Bring on February!
Welcome to the February Edition of Our Ortho, Sports Medicine, and Physical Therapy Newsletter!
This month, we’re spotlighting the expertise and unique background of Haley Rosman, DPT, a dedicated physical therapist helping patients restore movement and strength.
In our Therapy Highlight, we explore the exciting benefits of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR), a cutting-edge technique that maximizes muscle growth while minimizing strain—perfect for patients with limited mobility or pain.
Finally, our Injury Reduction Corner offers simple, effective exercises to help protect your upper body from injury and improve overall mobility. Follow the link to get started and prioritize your upper body health today!
Provider Spotlight
Haley Rosman, DPT
Tahoe Forest Physical Therapy
This month, we highlight Haley Rosman, DPT, a skilled physical therapist with experience in inpatient rehabilitation, acute care, orthopedics, neuro-vestibular therapy, and aquatic therapy. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Sacramento State University and a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts Honors from the University of Texas at Austin.
Before becoming a physical therapist, Haley spent a decade as a Park Ranger at Yosemite and Grand Canyon National Parks and has a background in performing and teaching circus arts and dance. Her unique combination of experiences enhances her ability to help patients restore movement, balance, and strength.
Contact Info
Tahoe Forest Sports Medicine & Therapy Services
10710 Donner Pass Road, 2nd floor, Truckee, CA 96161
Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
10051 Lake Avenue, Ste. 3, Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 587-7461 | tfhd.com/orthopedics
Incline Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
880 Alder Ave, 2nd Floor, Incline Village, NV 89451
Featured Therapy
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)
There is an old joke that PT stands for “Pain and Torture.” That is certainly not our objective at Tahoe Forest Hospital, but we understand the sentiment. Our physical therapists have many tools in our toolkit to reduce pain associated with rehabbing injuries, and one of the most exciting tools is Blood Flow Restriction, or BFR. BFR is a bio-hacking technique that maximizes gains from high reps of easy exercises. It’s a great choice for patients who have strict weight-bearing limitations or who struggle with more vigorous exercises due to pain.
BFR works through the application of a blood pressure cuff (almost like a tourniquet) around the affected limb while easy exercises are performed for around 15 minutes. The cuff is loose enough that arterial blood can continue to flow into the limb, but it’s tight enough that venous blood has a hard time flowing out. The muscles swell with blood that has been de-oxygenated and is full of metabolic byproducts like lactic acid. This tricks your body into thinking that you’ve just done an incredibly hard workout resulting in faster rates of muscle growth. In this way, BFR can help our patients get “swole” without having to push into heavy resistance training before it’s comfortable.
Injury Prevention Corner
Protect your upper body
Upper extremity injuries can affect daily activities and athletic performance, but incorporating simple exercises into your routine can help improve strength, flexibility, and stability in the shoulders, arms, and wrists. We’ve compiled 5 quick and effective exercises to support upper body injury prevention and overall mobility.
Access the full list of exercises and start supporting your upper body health today!
The HURT! App
Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine has partnered with the HURT! app to connect you to an orthopedic expert within minutes, day or night.
- Message securely about the injury
- Receive advice and determine next steps
- Avoid unnecessary trips to the ER
Learn more about the HURT! App.
