By: Julie Helfer, PT, DPT
You are not alone in your Parkinson’s diagnosis. Outside of the community of those who have Parkinson’s Disease, caretakers, loved ones, friends, physicians, and physical therapists are here to help you in this journey.
Over 60,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year, and there is research happening constantly to better […]
April is Occupational Therapy month and we want to highlight the occupational therapy profession and how occupational therapists empower everyday living. The Spooner occupational therapist’s holistic approach to patient care is critical to their success, and we love to see the many ways our team helps patients achieve their goals.
According to the […]
By: Landon Davis, CSCS, FRCms
Training like an athlete is one thing, but what about the way we fuel our bodies? Nutrition is important for every human, regardless of whether you are a professional athlete or someone who is trying to remain active. Food is not only the fuel that gets you through your workday or […]
By: Ben Kelto, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS and Samuel Gesicki, PT, DPT
On and off season, athletes push themselves to their physical limits. Track athletes challenge human capabilities of speed. Gymnasts defy physics. Soccer players meld agility and control to push themselves to perform their best. All athletes push the barriers of human […]
Author: Eric Brown, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS
All pickleball players have a story of what first got them out on the court. Some may have a story of a friend, who was already addicted to the game, begging them to come be their partner. Others may have wanted a social or active outlet and […]
By: Annoushka Ranaraja, PT, DPT and Devin Miller, FMS, FIT Trainer
The brain is the center of human function. It controls every function and process you can think of – both consciously and automatically. It’s intricately involved in everything, and we want to keep our brains as healthy as possible for the duration of our lives.
Archery is a great way to challenge yourself mentally and physically. It not only is an excellent workout that is hard to master, but it is also a great way to test your patience and focus. It poses the challenge of accuracy, distance, and the importance of form. Form directly […]
By: Khristian McGinley, PT, DPT
It is common for parents and caregivers to hear that toe walking in children is “normal” and that their child will naturally “grow out of it.” The reality is that there is always an underlying reason that a […]
By: Jarad Brisbin, PT, DPT, CAFS
In sport and in daily life, it is impossible to entirely prevent injuries, as there are too many variables outside of our control. However, it is important to control the variables that we can because when ignored they can lead to injury or athlete breakdown. Proper sleep and recovery, balanced […]
By: Jarad Brisbin, PT, DPT, CAFS
JJ’s popped knee moments after it happened.
Returning to sport following a traumatic injury can be a tricky process, no matter the injury. There is no “protocol” or template to follow, there are countless variables to account […]
