Spooner float therapists are vital members of our Spooner team. They support our clinics at every level. We talked to Spooner float therapist Jared Messinger, PT, DPT, about his experience as a float therapist.
A float therapist is a physical therapist who treats and works at various […]
By: Trent Rincon, PT, MPT, CSCS, FRAS, FRCms
Ketones naturally occur in our bodies for fuel when our carbohydrate stores are empty. Carbs are fast-burning energy sources, so, when they are gone, our bodies turn to fat. Fat converts to ketones- which can cross the blood-brain barrier. They fuel the body and the brain.
Ketone do not […]
No one wants to be in pain. And certainly no one wants to be in pain for a long time. Chronic pain has many causes and many paths to finding relief. Mindfulness is one tool you can utilize to help you find relief.
Generally, pain […]
Going on pointe for the first time is an exciting progression of your ballet training. This moment is the culmination of endless hours of training and preparing. However, there are many factors to consider when going on pointe.
A pre-pointe assessment is vital to ensuring that you are ready […]
By: Brian Schulte, CSCS, FAFS, and Austin Kitteringham, CSCS, FAFS
How do you track your progress? Is it adding weight to your lifts? Is it cutting time off of your run? Or is it by moving better and feeling better in your day-to-day life?
Progress and tracking your progress are unique […]
Not being able to compete in sport or participate in your favorite activity due to pain is frustrating. Finding a solution to try to move better, feel better, and perform better is vital. Ultrasound dry needling is one tool that Spooner therapists use to help you return to activity.
By: Clayton Hunter, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Finding relief for pain can seem like an unrelenting task. You may have tried a new mattress, a new pillow, a new desk, a new chair, and so on. You may have even found some relief with these things- which is great! Dry […]
I started gymnastics at the age of 3 and went on to be an All-American college athlete. Throughout my athletic career, I had my fair share of injuries. Most of my injuries were typical aches, pains, and ankle sprains, but, when I was a sophomore high school, I had a […]
By: Gabbie Miller, MS, ATC
It goes without saying that summers in Phoenix are HOT. Our ability to be active outside- whether that be for a hike, an outdoor workout, a practice, or a game is impacted by this heat as we head into the later summer months and into our still-warm fall. With temps often […]
Having a provider who understands your sport is vital to receive care tailored to help you return to play. We spoke with Spooner Coppell physical therapist McKenna Stockton, PT, DPT, about her experience as a NCAA All-American gymnast and how that shaped her as a physical therapist:
