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By: Peter Gorman, PT, DPT, CSCS
You can treat several different types of arthritis through physical therapy. Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Gout are all different types of arthritis that affect the body differently and result in different types of pain. Physical therapists are movement specialists who can treat a range of […]
By: Anthony Celio, PT, DPT, and Eric Brown, PT, DPT
While the symptoms for sciatica typically occur down your leg, the root cause of it is higher up your kinetic chain. Sciatica is most commonly the result of nerve root compression. This can occur in your lumbar spine by a disc, like a bone […]
Having a provider who understands your sport is vital to receive care tailored to help you return to play. We spoke with Spooner Coppell physical therapist McKenna Stanley PT, DPT, about her experience as a NCAA All-American gymnast and how that shaped her as a physical therapist:
By: Ryne Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS
A weekend warrior is a term used to describe individuals who engage in intense physical activity or sports on the weekends but have few or no workouts during the week. This type of activity pattern can increase the risk of injury due to the sudden increase […]
Food is fuel. It is absolutely essential to your survival and for your functional and athletic performance.
The nutrients you ingest should be aligned with the goals you have. There isn’t a universal plan or diet that works for every single person. I don’t like to label certain foods as […]
You may have read or heard “sitting is the new smoking.” And, while that saying isn’t entirely wrong, it’s not entirely right either.
Sitting inherently uses less energy than standing or walking. When you sit for a long period of time– think […]
Whether it’s your New Year’s Resolution or a goal that’s been in the back of your head for some time, moving more to feel your best is always a great aim to achieve. This year, Spooner East Chandler’s Lead PSC, Cathy Reardon, has done just this- moved more to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Cathy has […]
Youth athletes are getting stronger every year. However, while they are growing, they are still at risk of injury. So, what can be done to help them stay on the field?
On the sports medicine team at Red Mountain High School, Spooner therapist Brian Bettner, PT, DPT, saw a […]
By: Sam Gesicki, PT, DPT, and Carly Szemerey, PT, DPT
Every discipline of climbing requires strength.
Bouldering presents almost gymnastic difficulty depending on the setter of the problem. Balance, power, and athleticism is required for every moment on the wall. Sport climbing presents the longest time on the wall, so endurance is paramount. There […]
By: Jessica Noel, PT, DPT
Becoming a first-time parent, or even adding another baby to the bunch, can be thrilling, terrifying, and exhausting all at the same time. You want the best for your baby, and you want to make sure your baby is happy and healthy.
Conditions like plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, and torticollis can sound scary or […]
