SportsCare Physical Therapy Salem

SportsCare Physical Therapy was established by Clem Eischen, a young man with an ambitious vision and unparalleled drive. When the clinic doors first opened in 1963, SportsCare was one of only two clinics in East Multnomah County.

Providing quality care to all individuals was Clem’s objective. This was not possible though, due to the inability to reach everyone in need. At this time, Clem, like many other therapists around the nation, were facing restrictions as to whom they could treat as a private practice clinic. Insurances such as Medicare controlled patient direction, providing strict limitations within their guidelines, which limited Clem’s patient population.

After fighting many years at the legislative level, Clem won the battle for himself and all he represented, enabling private practice Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists the ability to treat and bill individuals with Medicare. This opened the door for patients to receive access to the quality treatment given at SportsCare.

What started as a small operation in 1963 has expanded over the years, to say the least. SportsCare now employs staff at locations in Beaverton, Clackamas, Gresham, NE Portland and Sandy. With business in the good hands of Clem’s son and current co-owner, George Eischen, PT, SportsCare continues to flourish, celebrating 57 years of business in March of 2020.