By Jenna Salber, PT, DPT, CLT-UE
When going through breast cancer treatment, it can feel overwhelming to see multiple providers at once. A breast cancer care team may include providers such as your surgeon, your medical oncologist and radiation oncologist, your plastic surgeon, and other specialists. It can be hard to know where a physical […]
By Maria Kline, PT, DPT, Tyler Gulla, PT, DPT, Drea Renteria, PTA, OMTS, and Tyler Guymon, PT, DPT, Cert. DN, Clinic Director of Spooner Avondale
Have you ever wondered what inspired your physical therapist to choose their career? Or which […]
By: Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE, Coordinator of Specialty Practice, Breast Oncology & Pelvic Health
A breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming and bring a lot of questions all at once. What happens next? What will my body feel like after surgery? When should I start physical therapy? When can I get back […]
By John Kline, PT, DPT, CSCS, FAFS, Clinic Director of Spooner Fountain Hills
We may not think about our feet much day to day, but they take on the impact of thousands of steps. If you average even 5,000 steps a day, that adds up to more than 1.8 million steps every year. Over […]
When pain, stiffness, or movement issues interfere with daily life, you may wonder whether you need to see a doctor before scheduling physical therapy.
At Spooner, you can begin physical therapy without a referral in both Arizona and Texas. The requirements differ by state, and your insurance plan may still require a referral for […]
September 8th is World PT Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the work physical therapists do and the difference physical therapy can make in people’s lives.
When most people think about physical therapy, they think about recovering from surgery or an injury. And while physical therapy plays an important role in both, it can help with […]
By: AJ Leonard, CSCS, Spooner Performance and Personal Trainer, and Derrick DeBenedetto, PT, DPT, CAFS, Clinic Director
You’re stronger. You’re moving better. So why doesn’t it feel that way?
When you first start physical therapy or a new training program, progress can be easy to notice. You move better. You lift more. Things that were […]
By: Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE, Sydney Stevens, PT, DPT, PRPC, and Rebekah Hibbert, MS, ATC
August is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) Awareness Month, but when most people hear pelvic floor they tend to think of pregnancy or postpartum recovery. They don’t necessarily think of a dancer, gymnast, musical theater performer, or other […]
When people think about postpartum recovery, most of the information and conversations focus on the first six months after delivery. That makes sense. It’s when follow-up appointments are typically scheduled, questions are fresh, and most of the resources you find online or in your provider’s office are focused.
But what happens […]
By Alexis VanFleet, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC
Maybe your doctor handed you a referral note after years of waiting for a way to manage your pain. Maybe a friend told you how pelvic floor therapy changed her pregnancy and her life. Maybe you’re an athlete who couldn’t figure out why you were having pain during practice, or a man who didn’t know pelvic floor therapy […]
