Yoga and meditation have been around for over five thousand years, even though it might seem like they are the new trendy practices just now hitting the mainstream. The two go hand-in-hand with meditation being a core element of yoga. Practicing yoga and meditation will help develop a better sense of self and help you […]
High school athlete, weekend warrior, professional athlete. While they all might be at different levels in their athletic careers, they all have one need in common to perform at their best ability. The need for proper hydration. Proper hydration is something you should always be monitoring in day to day life, but even more so […]
With Arizona school opening – and with it Fall sports – being delayed until mid-August, student athletes might be excited about the extra time they just gained to hang out with friends and relax. While some downtime and recovery is healthy, taking the next six weeks off could cost you when it’s time to hit the field […]
The world may feel a little unstable right now, but your core doesn’t have to be. Try these core exercises to strengthen your entire self. Think you know where your core is? “It’s not just the abdominals,” says Spooner physical therapist Ryne Foster, PT, DOTS, OCS, FAFS, Cert. VRS. “The core is actually from […]
Social distancing and remote working are intended to keep us safe and healthy, but could it create new health troubles? If you’ve transitioned to working from home, you’re probably not as mobile as you were when you used to go into the office. Think about it: Rather than walking down the hall to go use […]
Many of us are currently experiencing heightened levels of stress as a result of working from home, social distancing and the daily effects of the pandemic on everyday life. It seems there’s always something to worry about, whether it’s our health, our family, the economy, our livelihoods, or something else. We visited with Claire Giuliano, […]
With so many of us working from home full time or taking advantage of flexible work schedules, many have found a little bit of extra time around the house to work on projects – which is great, until you feel that tweak, pop, or strain in your lower back from stressing muscles that aren’t used […]
So, you’ve determined that physical therapy might be the best course of action in your journey toward healing from pain or injury. Or maybe you have a surgeon or other doctor who has referred you to a physical therapist.
Whatever it is that has motivated you to seek out physical therapy, we’re glad you’re here! And […]
Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy, also known as blood flow restriction training, is a relatively new method of injury recovery therapy that promises dramatic results. But what exactly is it, when is it used, and is it safe?
We asked Brett Fischer, PT, ATC, CSCS, DN, Cert. Astym founder of the Fischer Institute of Physical […]
Running, cycling, mountain biking, triathlon: If you’re into any one of these endurance sports, then you know that race season is in full swing here in the Valley. Whether you’re the type of athlete who likes to push for better times and better placing, or you’re just looking forward to crossing that finish […]
