Whether it’s your New Year’s Resolution or a goal that’s been in the back of your head for some time, moving more to feel your best is always a great aim to achieve. This year, Spooner East Chandler’s Lead PSC, Cathy Reardon, has done just this- moved more to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Cathy has […]
Written by: Maria Kline, PT, DPT
I started racing triathlons in 2014. Before that, I was a runner. I had a race cancelled, and I personally wanted to have something on my schedule, so I signed up for a sprint triathlon. I had one month to figure out how to bike and […]
It’s great to feel 100% ready for your next training session or competition. Whether you’re training for a triathlon, preparing for a CrossFit competition, planning an epic climbing weekend, or looking to crush it in your weeknight volleyball league, you’re pushing your body hard and need to balance training stress and recovery.
Any hindrance to your […]
By: Caralyn Debash, PT, DPT
A squat is a vital, natural and functional component of your being, and is required for many daily tasks. We squat to get on and off of the toilet, out of our dining room chair, and when getting up and out of bed in the morning. Squats not only […]
As you go through life, there are many moments that you don’t want to miss out on–dancing at your child’s wedding, chasing after your boisterous grandchildren, and keeping up with your favorite activities. These times are precious, and you don’t want pain or problems with movement to take you away from them.
The ability to move […]
By: Sam Gesicki, PT, DPT, and Carly Szemerey, PT, DPT
Bouldering. Lead climbing. Top rope. Sport. Free solo. Trad. Speed. There is so much terminology just surrounding the different disciplines of climbing and so little time. In the 2020 Olympics, the disciplines of climbing were broken down into three categories: bouldering, sport (lead), and speed.
Bouldering […]
Attention Runners!
On your mark… get set… ouch?
Race season is finally here! After all the early mornings, long runs, ice baths, and miles and miles logged, it is finally time to race! By now your blisters have hardened, your sock tan line is blinding, and your body is fit and ready to compete.
But first, here’s a […]
Your youth athletes keep you BUSY. Between school, practice, games, tournaments, and more, it can be overwhelming at times. Adding an injury to this is not only stressful for the athlete– it’s stressful for you, too.
Your athlete is taken out of the game they love so much. And they’re in pain. As their parent, you […]
By: Ben Kelto, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
When steel is tempered, its resiliency increases. Its strength is in its alloys– the smaller particles become tougher through the tempering process. Body tempering, like steel tempering, is all about becoming more resilient at the smallest, cellular level.
Body tempering was developed in 2014 by Donnie […]
There are many common injuries that athletes sustain within their career. Basketball is a fast-paced game consisting of cutting, sharp movements, sprinting and rapid stops. All of these can result in injury if proper techniques to reduce the chance of injury are not incorporated into a player’s preparation. […]
