SPOONER BLOG
Athletes, It’s Not In Your Head. It’s In Your Nervous System
By: Veronika Campbell, PT, MPT, CSCS, NSC, CNMP, CVTP
What do you do as an athlete when you hit a road block in physical therapy, and why does it happen?
When physical therapy has hit a roadblock, many patients are left asking themselves, What did I do wrong? Veronika Campbell—owner of IMPT, a manual physical therapist that specializes in Barral Neural[…]
5 Ways to Keep Active in the Summer Heat
By Spooner team members who know what a burning steering wheel feels like
At Spooner, with clinics across the high-heat regions of Arizona and Texas, we understand the physiological challenges of exercising in extreme summer temperatures. Sustained physical activity is essential for musculoskeletal health, cardiovascular function, and overall well-being, but the risks of heat-related illness rise significantly in the summer.
Instead of[…]
Pickleball Is No Joke—So Why Is Your Warmup?
By: Dylan Miles PT, DPT
Let’s be honest: you thought pickleball was going to be a laid-back way to stay active. A few friendly games, a little cardio, maybe make some new friends. But a few matches in, you’re sprinting (yes, sprinting), lunging, twisting, and diving for shots you never saw coming—and suddenly, your knees, back, or shoulders are not[…]
Why Hand Therapy is Important After Chemotherapy
After chemo, it’s not uncommon for people to say, “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” Chemo is incredibly taxing on the body, and a lot of times, it can affect a person’s daily life after treatment. Sometimes that feeling shows up in unexpected ways, like struggling to button a shirt, open a[…]
How Spooner FIT Trainers and Physical Therapists Team Up for Athlete Success
By: Molly Ahlemeier, CSCS and Alix Sigrist, PT, DPT, CSCS, ATC, LAT
Even the greats don’t do it alone. Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi, and Simone Biles had a team behind them, coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, trainers, and physical therapists who kept them performing at their best in the most legendary times of their careers.[…]
Tennis Elbow Can Happen to Anyone, But Can It Be Treated?
By: MacKenzie Watterson, OTD, OTR/L
You don’t need a racket to get tennis elbow! This painful condition sneaks up on anyone who repeats the same arm motions. Whether gardening, painting, writing, typing away at your keyboard, or even just holding a phone often in the office, these repetitive motions can cause micro tears[…]
Exercises to Improve Your Basketball Interior Game By Physical Therapists
Exercises to Have a Deadly Interior Game like Devin Booker
Let’s be honest—most old-school basketball warm-ups are[…]
Can Pelvic Floor Therapy Help with Endometriosis Pain?
7 years.
That is the average time it takes for a person to be diagnosed with endometriosis. So when a patient comes in and says, “I’m in excruciating pain from my endometriosis and have tried everything, how will pelvic floor therapy help when nothing else has?” One of the first things I want them to know is[…]
Motherhood Resource Guide Part 1: Tips from Physical Therapists
First and foremost, congratulations as you embark on this new and exciting journey. This is a time filled with anticipation, joy, and maybe a little bit of nervousness, but don’t worry, you are not alone! The information in this Resource Guide was provided by multiple mothers (and physical therapists) at Spooner so you can be supported every step of[…]
Key Takeaways From The Huddle
By Jess Elis, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, COMT, CSCS, FAAOMPT
Speaker and Attendee of The Huddle
HOW THE HUDDLE INSPIRED EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETE CARE
This year’s Huddle gave me the chance to step back and re-evaluate how I approach athlete care. As someone who’s used to focusing on just the top priorities, it was good for me to be reminded of the bigger[…]
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