Did you know you can reap the benefits of physical therapy without having a referral from a physician? Yep, that’s right. With direct access, patients can access physical therapy services for evaluation and treatment without having a physician referral. Arizona is one of 20 states with no restrictions or limitations whatsoever for […]
There’s nothing quite like watching your little one(s) grow up before your eyes. One minute, you’re helping retrieve their favorite cereal from the top-shelf in the pantry; then all of sudden, they’re as tall as you, leaving you to question your own stature and whether or not this is even your child anymore…
Just as parents have to adjust to this rapid […]
For patients, navigating the differences between healthcare professionals such as occupational therapists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers can sometimes be tricky. We had an opportunity to dive into the role of occupational therapy with Sharniece Pierce, OTD, OTR/L, CPT, CSC, CLT-UE, CAFS, MFDc, an occupational therapist and hand therapist at our Spooner Ahwatukee […]
From a student to a physical therapist and clinic director to her current role as a compliance officer, Alicia Dulaney, PT, DPT, NCS, has continued to learn and grow at Spooner to get to where she is today. Join us as we sit down with Alicia to learn about her journey and […]
Having a baby is an exciting time! Your friends, family, and coworkers are all anxious to shower you with love, gifts, and ample amounts of advice and suggestions. With the slew of information and feedback you’re receiving, it can be a bit confusing to know what you should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes […]
We all remember hearing it growing up, “chin up, shoulders back.” Good posture isn’t just for family photos, there are real impacts to overall health that result from hunched shoulders. Our daily lives shape our posture and letting bad posture persist makes it more difficult to correct as the muscles in your body are retrained […]
As parents, we want to give our kids ample opportunity to play the sports they love. A love of sports within children can be addicting – after all, what young athletes don’t dream of hitting the big leagues? Here in Arizona, the love of the game is most apparent in baseball, and thanks […]
Osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 million women worldwide. As we near the end of Bone and Joint Action Week we want to provide you with some tips for keeping active with Osteoporosis. We know that exercise is beneficial for bone health but when it comes to osteoporosis you’ll find greater success and longevity if […]
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share the story of one of our very own Spooner patients and her battle with breast cancer. We loved talking with Pat Reed, one of Jenna Salber’s, PT, DPT, CLT-UE, NASM-CES patients in our East Chandler clinic! Pat started seeing Jenna for sessions in […]
Picture this – While exercising, you notice pain and a little stiffness in the bottom of your right foot. The pain starts off small, so you ignore it, but it continues to get worse over time. You take a couple days off, […]
