You did it! You powered through that high-intensity workout, crushed that 10-mile run, or made it through another week of football practice. Now what? You’ve done a great job pushing your body on the field, but now it’s time to make sure you are taking care of it off the field.
Contrary to popular belief, our […]
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that a woman is diagnosed with ovarian cancer every 23 minutes in the United States?1 Ovarian cancer is the number one cause of gynecologic cancer deaths. Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the ovaries and can spread within the pelvis and abdomen […]
Whether you’re just getting into physical activity, or you’ve been active your entire life, warming up before you exercise can feel a bit tedious. You might have had a long day and just want to get right into your workout. You might be new to whole experience and aren’t quite sure what […]
World Alzheimer’s Day takes place every year on September 21, as the primary day of awareness during September’s World Alzheimer’s Month which was established to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. Alzheimer’s disease can be debilitating and can oftentimes go undiagnosed as we continue to see many more people that are affected […]
It is common to be prescribed physical therapy to help you recover from surgery. But did you know it is beneficial to go to physical therapy before your procedure too? Let’s talk about pre-habilitation, or prehab.
Prehab is commonly prescribed prior to surgery by your physician. In fact, it is starting […]
Every year, golf companies come out with their latest and greatest in equipment. Drivers offering 10 extra yards, more forgiving irons, better golf balls promising increased ball flight, the list goes on. Although getting a brand new driver is exciting, golfers have to understand that venture will only take them to a certain point. The […]
We are so excited to reveal the brand-new Pediatric Physical Therapy Suite in our Spooner Scottsdale clinic! This newly designated space, which is dedicated to pediatric physical therapy treatment, provides the clinic with a larger and more private treatment room to continue to grow the pediatric specialty. We met with Spooner therapist Stephanie Gilboy, PT, […]
To all the current and future moms out there: I hope this goes without saying, but you are all incredible. You protect, nurture and grow this living being inside your body for months on end. You endure sickness, physical/emotional discomfort, inexplicable cases of hunger cravings, and much more. You attend every doctor appointment, participate in […]
The glorious runner’s high. The energizing feeling of exercising your worries away and crossing off milestones with each stride. The rush of endorphins through your body... Experiencing the runner’s high is just one of the many positives that come from implementing movement into your daily routine. Exercise has the power […]
Contributors:
Garrett Wasson, PT, DPT and Ryne Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS
Dizziness and vertigo are very common complaints that bring a patient to visit their physician, just as common as back pain and headaches 1 2. Vertigo can greatly affect many people’s daily lives but some do not even know that physical therapy can help! […]
