If you live with a chronic condition like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), you know that even the smallest tasks can take everything out of you. Some days, just getting out of bed feels like a mountain to climb. When your body isn’t working the way […]
You would be surprised how often people overlook the power of functional movement until it starts holding them back. Naturally as we evolve, we move differently or compensate which creates changes in our body. Compensations or lack of movement can lead to pain or […]
If you’re trying to juggle school, club, and training, you’re not alone. A lot of athletes feel like they have to pick one or the other. The truth is, you can do all three. You just need a plan. Let’s walk through what that actually looks like, step by step. […]
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 […]
As kids, we imagine firefighters as heroes rushing into burning buildings to save lives, ending with cheers of gratitude. What we rarely consider is the immense strength, stamina, and mental focus required to dedicate oneself to this high-risk, public service profession. Just as professional athletes need to keep themselves healthy […]
By Stefanie Reid, MPT, DPT, Cert. DN, Cert. BFR
Spooner Buckeye Clinic Director Stefanie Reid, MPT, DPT, has built an impressive career in physical therapy spanning multiple decades. Despite her many titles, some of her most meaningful contributions have been to her community and the organizations she supports. As a member of […]
Facing the challenges of limb loss, both physically and emotionally, can be overwhelming. Physical therapy provides personalized support and practical approaches to help ease the transition. The goal is to assist with pain management, improve mobility, and help individuals regain confidence to move better and feel better. We’re sitting down with […]
Scoliosis is a disease that affects 2-3% of the American population. Many early adolescents are diagnosed every year, and this can be scary for them – especially if they are only presented with surgery to treat it first.
In recognition of Scoliosis Awareness Month, we talked to Taylor, who has been treated by John Kline, […]
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this month, it’s an opportune time to delve into the journey of women’s health, particularly focusing on pelvic floor wellness across the many stages women will experience in their lifetime.
Women can be empowered through tangible education and care provided by pelvic floor therapists at Spooner […]
By: Emily Stafford, PT, DPT, CAFS, FAFS
The first post-partum bowel movements can be anxiety-inducing and, to add to the emotional hurdle, the movement itself can be literally hard. Let’s break down some factors that go into those first few trips to the bathroom after you give birth.
Hormones: You probably know that your estrogen and […]
