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Should You Be Worried About Shoulder Impingement?
By Torrey Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, CSCS
If you’ve ever felt a sharp pinch reaching overhead, struggled through a bench press, or noticed discomfort during pushups, there’s a good chance shoulder impingement is part of the problem. It’s one of the most common complaints physical therapists see in athletes, active adults, and gym-goers, and the good news is it’s[…]
Why Your Pelvic Floor Needs a Pre-Pregnancy Plan
By: Angela Gonsalves PT, DPT, PRPC
When most people think about pelvic floor physical therapy, they may associate it with working together during pregnancy or recovery after a baby is born. And while that’s a huge part of what our pelvic health therapists can help with, there’s a conversation that doesn’t happen nearly enough, which is, “What can you do to[…]
The Huddle 2026: Two Days That Raised the Standard in Sports Medicine
There is something special that happens when you bring together people who are relentlessly committed to helping athletes perform, recover, and thrive. That was The Huddle Sports Medicine Conference.
From the moment attendees walked through the doors at On Jackson in downtown Phoenix, the energy was undeniable. Conversations started before the first session. New connections formed over coffee. Ideas were exchanged in hallways,[…]
Why Swimmers Need More Than Just Pool Practice
By Ernie Atkins, CSCS, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Spooner Sports Institute
When people think about strength and conditioning, they usually picture football players, baseball pitchers, or track sprinters. Swimming? It doesn’t always come up in that conversation. And that’s honestly one of the biggest missed opportunities I see at the youth and high school level.
Here’s the[…]
How We Keep You Safe at Physical Therapy
By Brianne LaBella, PT, DPT, FAFS, Compliance Officer
Brianne LaBella, PT, DPT, FAFS, has spent her career looking out for patients. She started first as a treating physical therapist, then as a clinic director, and now as Spooner’s Compliance Officer. In that role, she oversees safety and compliance standards across all 29 Spooner locations. We asked her to speak directly[…]
10 Fun Facts About Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy… navigating the differences between healthcare professionals and specialized therapists can get a bit confusing! Each April during Occupational Therapy Month, we take the opportunity to highlight the occupational therapy profession, and all the meaningful work occupational therapists do in their communities.
Our team of occupational therapists at Spooner say, “It is not uncommon for occupational[…]
What a Pelvic Floor Therapist Wants You to Know: From Pregnancy to Returning to Work
By: Maria Kline, PT, DPT, new mom who just returned to work!
As a pelvic floor physical therapist and a triathlete who is currently navigating life postpartum, the big question I hear often is: “How do I keep working and staying active without overdoing it?”
The truth is, being a “working mom” starts long before the baby arrives. Whether your job[…]
A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Keeping Paddlers Healthy on the Water
Paddling sports are growing in popularity across America, and for good reason. Whether you’re on a kayak, canoe, dragon boat, or stand-up paddleboard, there’s something special about moving across the water under your own power. But like any sport, paddling comes with its share of injury risks, especially for those who are new to it[…]
What a Sports Physical Therapist Wants Basketball Players to Know
By Charles Deneen, PT, DPT, ATC, FAFS
Basketball Demands a Lot From Your Body — Here’s How to Stay Healthy
If you play basketball at a competitive level, your schedule fills up fast. Strength training, practices, skill work, games, and tournaments stack on top of each other, and the season rarely slows down.
Over time, it’s usually not one play that causes[…]
How Sports Tech is Changing Athlete Rehabilitation
By Kaitlyn Keyser, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, Clinic Director of Spooner Sports Institute, Ernest Atkins, CSCS, and Brian Bettner PT, DPT, and Clinic Director of Spooner Mesa Gateway
In the recovery process, you may hear the phrase “trust the process.” At Spooner, while we do believe this is true, we would also rather SHOW you the process[…]
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