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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[…]
Can Physical Therapy Help Spinal Stenosis?
By: Joey Weber, PT, DPT, Spooner Phoenix Clinic Director
Spinal stenosis is a term that can sound intimidating, but it’s actually a fairly common condition that we treat frequently in our clinics. So what are the warning signs that someone might be dealing with spinal stenosis?
Common symptoms include shooting pain, numbness, or a feeling of heaviness in the legs[…]
The Golf Performance Program Built For Every Golfer
By Austin Kitteringham, CSCS, FAFS, TPI-Certified Trainer
If you play golf, you may not know that your swing is not just about your hands or your clubs. It is about how your whole body moves together. Your hips, core, shoulders, balance, and how well you can rotate all matter.
That is why I built this golf performance program.
After spending the last[…]
How We Prepare Athletes for the NFL Combine and Pro Day
Every year, I help athletes prepare for the NFL Combine and Pro Day leading into the NFL draft. It’s one of the most exciting and challenging training phases because everything is measured, and the margin for error is small. The goal is to train specifically for the tests, keep athletes strong and healthy through close[…]
How Spooner Supports Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Students
The path to becoming a physical therapy or occupational therapy professional comes with a lot of hard work and a lot of questions. Questions about school. Questions about working in a clinic. Questions about what the job really looks like day to day.
Like most things in life, the most helpful guidance often comes from people who have lived it. At[…]
Why Your Golf Swing Feels Different from the Range to the Back Nine
By: Austin Kitteringham, CSCS, FAFS, Titleist Performance Institute Power 2 Certified professional
Most golfers have felt that shift. The body starts to feel a little tighter; rotation does not come as easily, and swings that felt smooth early in the round takes more effort as fatigue builds. Or maybe, they are beginners that can’t quite figure out why hitting balls[…]
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