That’s right: there are so many advantages to physical therapy’s approach to health and healing, including some you may not be aware of. To learn more about just what PT can do for you, we turned to Julie Kresl, PT.
Julie describes five surprising benefits that she has seen in her […]
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 […]
If you’re an employee in a workplace — any sort of employee in any sort of workplace — you could be at risk for injury. Sure, you could hurt yourself in a random slip-and-fall incident, but the type of injuries we’re talking about are the ones that develop gradually due to the activities you do […]
Often when we injure ourselves or wake up one day with pain (such as back pain), we manage it something like this: First, we take a wait-and-see approach, thinking that maybe the pain will get better on its own or with a day or so of rest and some ibuprofen.
If after days (or sometimes even […]
We’ve officially entered the holiday season — a time that should be filled with jolly, joyful feelings; but instead, leaves many of us stressed out or full of aches and pains.
Christy Shaft, PT describes the classic holiday spiral we’re all prone to: We have a multitude of activities, parties, and […]
If there’s one type of pain we’ve probably all felt at one point or another, it’s the pain of a headache. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that headaches rank in the top ten overall and the top five for women of the most disabling disorders globally. Tension-type headaches are the most prevalent, […]
You’d have to be living under a rock to not know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and at Spooner Physical Therapy, we’re very privileged to work with survivor Holly Rose and her foundation, Don’t Be a Chump, Check for a Lump!
It’s a name that’s intended to stick in your brain, and despite […]
Have your eye on one of the many fall and winter races here in the Valley? Or maybe your running friends have convinced you to participate with them. Whatever it is that motivates you to hit the pavement (or the trail), and whatever level of runner you consider yourself to be, we’re here […]
