We are excited to announce that we were recently named the 2020 Best Place for Physical Therapy in Ahwatukee by the local community and Ahwatukee Foothills News for the third consecutive year. Thank you to everyone who voted and congratulations to our Ahwatukee team on this achievement!
Penni, an Ahwatukee patient said, […]
From ballet slippers to pointe shoes. Getting the all-clear to dance ‘en pointe’ is one of the biggest rites of passage for young dancers. While it is an exciting time, it is also important to ensure the dancers are 100% ready to progress onto pointe. Graduating to pointe technique is not just something that happens […]
You have spent the last 6 hours at your desk with your eyes glued to the computer, your hands typing nonstop on the keyboard, and your back hunched over. You notice that your wrist is starting to ache, and your fingers are starting to tingle, causing you to slow down, stop to shake out your […]
The days are shorter, the temperatures are lower, and the cascade of riders who once flooded the trails has now dwindled down to those that can brave the cooler temperatures. For most mountain bikers, the winter months serve as the offseason: a chance to rest up, recharge the batteries, and quite literally […]
It’s all in the hips. In order to generate power in your golf swing, it is key to properly turn your hips. Will Whitlock, PT, DPT at our Spooner Sun Lakes clinic says, “One of most common issues I see with golfers is a lack of hip strength and mobility, which, at times, may lead to low […]
When it comes to their role within the clinic, physical therapy technicians wear a lot of different hats. They greet and accompany patients to the treatment area, help get them started with their therapy program, guide patients through exercises, assist with various measurements and modalities, order supplies, keep the clinic clean and organized, and much […]
If we asked you to think of your physical therapy team, who comes to mind? We’re guessing you conjured up a mental image of your physical therapist, your technician, and maybe even yourself. However, there’s another vital member of that team that is often overlooked, the front desk staff.
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By Brian Schulte, CSCS, FAFS
Spooner Coordinator of FIT
I already know what you’re thinking: “Brian, your clients pay for you to exercise?” Yes, that’s exactly what I am saying. I should preface myself by saying that not ALL of my clients “train me.” But some of them do, and for very specific reasons. Allow me […]
We recently sat down to talk with Spooner physical therapist Torrey Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAFS. Torrey has served as an invaluable member of the Spooner team for 18 years and a Clinic Director at multiple locations! Join us as we learn more about Torrey’s journey becoming a physical therapist and where he […]
Shoes are laced up, earbuds are in, and your music playlist is set to “Beast Mode.” The time has finally come, and you’re ready to hit the pavement for your run! Just as you’re about to set off, a faint voice in the back of your head whispers, “Um… shouldn’t you warm-up first?” Not only […]
