Here at ProOrtho we’re keen on finding inspiration from fields outside the practice of medicine so we can better serve our patients. And why not, right? The world is full of great thoughts, ideas, and perspectives, so let’s get to it! We stumbled upon this great quote from retired aerospace engineer Burt Rutan, who’s famous …

We’re excited here at ProOrtho because two new physician assistants (also known as PAs for those of us in the business) chose to join our team. That’s right, Yuri and Laura chose us. That’s important because the healthcare system we all navigate—as well as our collision with customer service or “customer care” at other businesses—often …

Here at ProOrtho we know sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction needs to be addressed with clear awareness, expertise, and fresh thinking. That’s because SI joint dysfunction creates pain that’s deceptive to the degree it mimics entirely different conditions—such as disc problems—which results in misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment. And the next thing you know you’re folding the …

It’s normal to struggle with New Year’s resolutions because no matter how well-intentioned our commitments are, traction and momentum fade within a few weeks. Consider the gym—pop in right after New Year’s Day and you’ll find it packed with eager, motivated folks ready to get fit. But drop by a month later and you’ll notice …

[Not pictured above: Dr Stone, Dr Antoine, Dr Wen and Dr Nelson] What does “the best” really mean? We humans make a dizzying amount of decisions every day, and the desire for “the best” outcome governs how we make each choice. Thus, if we must commute, we use Waze or Google Maps to determine the …

Ah yes. Pickleball, one of the most popular sporting activities in the country. Think tennis played with a whiffle ball and small wooden paddle across a lower net. But considering a pickleball court is one-fourth the size of a tennis court and playing “doubles” (you get a teammate!) is most common, there’s way less sprinting. …

Summer in the Pacific Northwest poses a conundrum in that most of us can’t spend every waking minute outside doing stuff, despite the fact we know the average temperature of 75˚F is all too fleeting and thus we really, really want to maximize every last second of it. But things simply get in the way. …

There’s a theory out there that seeks to explain how, why, and at what rate new technologies (a.k.a. new ideas) spread. It’s called the Law of the Diffusion of Innovation—or The Adoption Curve for those of us outside of academia—popularized in 1962 by Everett Rogers, a professor of communications studies, in his book Diffusion of …

How we value time creates an interesting conundrum. It’s the most valuable commodity we have – we’re all allocated the same number of hours any given day, we can’t fabricate more, and once they’re gone, there’s nothing we can do to get them back — yet (here comes the paradox!) … we insist on pricing …

We’re at that sweet spot of spring where the rain is less bone-chilling and frequent (oh, and no longer driving right into our face by the wind). It’s also that unique time of year where an afternoon high of 62-degrees feels down-right balmy, if not hot, and thus inspires our rugged populace to run, hike, …