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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Charles Deneen, PT, DPT, ATC, FAFS
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
