By Rathika “Rinku” Bhakta, PT, DPT
As wild as statistics go, 25% of women experience stress urinary incontinence as a result of some sort of pelvic floor dysfunction. This includes the huge change that occurs in your body, namely to the pelvic floor, during pre- and post-partum. Stress urinary incontinence occurs when there is an increase […]
Getting in a proper warmup before your workout is crucial if you want to avoid injury and maximize performance. Unfortunately, there are some bad warmup habits that exist out there that might be jeopardizing your health and safety.
We wanted to take a moment to highlight the common warmup mistakes we’ve seen over the […]
If there’s one part of our body that deserves a little extra love and attention, it’s our feet! They are what connect us to the ground, providing the balance and stability necessary for everyday life. Because our feet are so often overlooked, we don’t usually think to take care of them until after we’re […]
If you experience lower back pain, headaches, ankle instability, tendonitis or other neuromuscular and myofascial pain you might be asking yourself, “How can I relieve this pain without going to the doctor or going on painkillers”? Well, you might be a good candidate for dry needling treatment. In addition to physical therapy, dry needling offers […]
Surgery can be a daunting prospect, so it’s natural to wonder, “Are there things I can do to avoid or delay surgery?” To quickly satisfy your curiosity the answer is “Yes.” Physical therapy is one way you can avoid or delay surgery, but the circumstances have to be right.
Ron had a stroke in January 2020 and started working with Caralyn at the end of October 2020. In recognition of Stroke Awareness Month, we are excited to spotlight Spooner Peoria’s Caralyn Debash, PT, DPT and her patient Ron.
When asked why physical therapy is […]
Not only does the month of May bring out the warmer weather, it encourages us to bring out the warmth in our hearts as we recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the incredible mothers in our lives. This year for Mother’s Day, we wanted to give our Spooner teammates the floor and allow them to boast and […]
We were recently named the 2021 Best Place for Physical Therapy in the West Valley by the local community and the West Valley View. Thank you to everyone who voted, and congratulations to our West Valley teams – Avondale and Goodyear!
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“I’m only one athletic trainer, I can’t get to you all.” – Feelings of frustration
“Another parent calling me about their son trying to play on Friday when he’s not ready to play?” – Feelings of anger
“When is the season over? I am so worn down.” – Feelings […]
Did you know at least 5.3 million Americans live with a TBI-related disability? That’s one in every 60 people. In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, Spooner Scottsdale’s Stephane Gilboy, PT, DPT shares some of what she has learned about treating patients with traumatic brain injuries and how physical therapy plays a vital role on […]
