The Zenith Journal

The Zenith Journal—your local go-to for active living and peak performance tips!

Rehab

Zenith’s rehab articles are designed to guide athletes and active individuals through effective recovery and return-to-activity strategies. Covering topics like sprains, strains, and post-injury rehabilitation, our content emphasizes reducing pain, restoring mobility, and preventing reinjury. With a focus on evidence-based practices and personalized care, these articles provide actionable tips to support a full recovery. At Zenith, we help you rebuild strength and confidence after setbacks

Jesse Burlingham giveing a stress relief and deep tissues massage at Zenith in Eugene, Oregon.

Massage Therapy for Stress Relief in Eugene

Massage isn’t just a luxury—it’s an evidence-based intervention for stress management. Research shows massage can: Lower cortisol levels: Even a single session reduces circulating stress hormones¹² Boost serotonin and dopamine: Improving mood and resilience¹³ Increase circulation: Enhancing oxygen and nutrient delivery¹⁴ Support immune function: Stimulating lymphocyte activity¹⁵ Relieve muscle tension: Improving flexibility, range of motion, and recovery¹⁶

Recovery

Jesse Burlingham

Sep 253 min read

Why Should Athletes Get Regular Massage

Think of massage as maintenance for your high-performance machine. At Zenith in Eugene, Oregon, our sports massage therapy helps athletes recover faster, prevent injury, and move with power—because regular bodywork isn’t a luxury, it’s essential.

Performance Training

Jesse Burlingham

May 233 min read

How Active Eugene Residents Can Recover Faster from Sprains and Muscle Strains

Staying active is a priority for many Eugene residents, whether it’s hiking through Spencer Butte, running along the Willamette River, or en

Runners

Jesse Klein

Mar 174 min read

ACL Rehab Case Study - Part 4

In today’s post we are going to review months 2-3 of my "ACL Rehab Checklist" to see how we used a systematic approach to hit milestones...

Sports PT

Mariel Hammond

Feb 134 min read

Arthritis Myths: Changing the Conversation about Arthritis and Exercise

Physical Therapists are able to recognize when arthritis is probable in a joint based on the information you give us about your symptoms and when you experience them, in combination with an examination, where we assess how you are moving. We also look at how the joint in question is moving.

Sports PT