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No one wants to be in pain. And certainly no one wants to be in pain for a long time. Chronic pain has many causes and many paths to finding relief. Mindfulness is one tool you can utilize to help you find relief.
Generally, pain […]
Going on pointe for the first time is an exciting progression of your ballet training. This moment is the culmination of endless hours of training and preparing. However, there are many factors to consider when going on pointe.
A pre-pointe assessment is vital to ensuring that you are ready […]
By: Clayton Hunter, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Finding relief for pain can seem like an unrelenting task. You may have tried a new mattress, a new pillow, a new desk, a new chair, and so on. You may have even found some relief with these things- which is great! Dry […]
I started gymnastics at the age of 3 and went on to be an All-American college athlete. Throughout my athletic career, I had my fair share of injuries. Most of my injuries were typical aches, pains, and ankle sprains, but, when I was a sophomore high school, I […]
By: Gabbie Miller, MS, ATC
It goes without saying that summers in Phoenix are HOT. Our ability to be active outside- whether that be for a hike, an outdoor workout, a practice, or a game is impacted by this heat as we head into the later summer months and into our still-warm fall. With temps often […]
Having a provider who understands your sport is vital to receive care tailored to help you return to play. We spoke with Spooner Coppell physical therapist McKenna Stanley PT, DPT, about her experience as a NCAA All-American gymnast and how that shaped her as a physical therapist:
I believe we as movement professionals (therapists, personal trainers, coaches, etc.), are drawn to witnessing transformation. Perhaps that’s an athlete we have worked with from their youth into adulthood or coaching someone through new habits to achieve goals towards their body composition, or someone going from being in […]
By: Ryne Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS
A weekend warrior is a term used to describe individuals who engage in intense physical activity or sports on the weekends but have few or no workouts during the week. This type of activity pattern can increase the risk of injury due to the sudden increase […]
Food is fuel. It is absolutely essential to your survival and for your functional and athletic performance.
The nutrients you ingest should be aligned with the goals you have. There isn’t a universal plan or diet that works for every single person. I don’t like to label certain foods as […]
Flag football is an intense, highly athletic sport that is on the competitive rise in high schools and colleges across America. This fall it will become an AIA sanctioned sport. With teams forming constantly, preparing your body and mind for the sport is essential for success. As a […]
