If you have surgery coming up, you’ve probably already thought about pre-op appointments, lab work, arranging help at home, and maybe even a few nervous Google searches at 2 a.m. the night before. But there’s one important step many people overlook, and it can make a significant difference in your […]
By: Robert Prince, PT, DPT, ATC/L, CSCS
You’re sprinting on your typical route, and everything feels great. Then suddenly, you feel a grab at the back of your thigh that makes you drop mid-stride. What do you do next?
This exact scenario happens often, and hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries I […]
By: Tyler Gulla, PT, DPT
Youth athletes now work a 9–5. The commitment level is there, even if the paycheck isn’t.
The landscape of youth sports has grown far beyond local rec leagues. Now it includes travel ball, private instruction, intense training schedules, showcases, and even sport-specific academies. For baseball athletes especially, the workload adds up […]
By: Makenna Sallade, OTD, OTR/L
One of the biggest misconceptions I run into as a hand therapist is that a wrist fracture is a “wait it out” kind of injury. You get a cast, you rest, and eventually things go back to normal. I want to walk through why that’s not really how it works […]
By: Maria Kline, PT, DPT, new mom who just returned to work!
As a pelvic floor physical therapist and a triathlete who is currently navigating life postpartum, the big question I hear often is: “How do I keep working and staying active without overdoing it?”
The truth is, being a “working mom” starts long before the […]
By Kaitlyn Keyser, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, Clinic Director of Spooner Sports Institute, Ernest Atkins, CSCS, and Brian Bettner PT, DPT, and Clinic Director of Spooner Mesa Gateway
In the recovery process, you may hear the phrase “trust the process.” At Spooner, while we do believe this is true, we would also […]
Everyone loves to talk about ACL injuries, and truly, we as physical therapists unfortunately see a lot of them. But if you’ve had knee surgery for a different kind of injury of the knee, (like a MCL or PCL injury), your recovery matters just as much. These injuries come with […]
By: Brad Day, PT, DPT, FAFS
When most people think of physical therapy, they think about muscles, joints, and bones. But there’s another system in the body that plays a major role in how we move and feel, and it often flies under the radar. It’s called fascia.
Understanding fascia can help explain why some patients […]
By: Julie Kresl, PT
After you have surgery, like breast reconstruction surgery, it’s so important to come to physical therapy. You might wonder what to expect after surgery and how physical therapy can help. Let’s walk through what you may experience and what we focus on together in physical therapy to help you heal and […]
By Madison Parks, PT, DPT, OCS
Going back to work while you’re still healing from breast cancer is hard. You’re expected to jump back into meetings, keep up with responsibilities, and act like you’re back to normal when you’re anything but. That’s why rehab during this time has to be specific. Every body, every surgery, […]
