Connective tissue health is not a common concern for fitness training goals, but it should be considered for longevity of training. Tendons, ligaments, and fascia are all connective tissues which are made of collagen, and collagen synthesis is the growth of those tissues. Connective tissue health, such as tendons, play a large role in injury […]
By: Ben Kelto, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Our bodies are in a constant state of change but like to live in balance. We are constantly building and breaking down muscle tissue at every activity level, however the amount of movement dictates if new tissue is created, or if existing muscle is absorbed. If […]
By: Landon Davis, CSCS, FRCms
Training like an athlete is one thing, but what about the way we fuel our bodies? Nutrition is important for every human, regardless of whether you are a professional athlete or someone who is trying to remain active. Food is not only the fuel that gets you through your workday or […]
By: Ben Kelto, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS and Samuel Gesicki, PT, DPT
On and off season, athletes push themselves to their physical limits. Track athletes challenge human capabilities of speed. Gymnasts defy physics. Soccer players meld agility and control to push themselves to perform their best. All athletes push the barriers of human […]
Over the years, the field of physical therapy has been constantly evolving how and what we can treat. Spooner has been right in the center of this growth, extending our breadth of expertise in ways that allow us to help more people than ever before!
Here are 5 things you might not know […]
Remember when Michael Phelps showed up to compete in the 2016 Summer Olympics with round bruises covering his back? That was the start of a mainstream conversation around the practice of cupping – which actually has roots in ancient Chinese and Egyptian medicine.
Astym® is a manual therapy technique that uses specialized instruments to apply pressure along dysfunctional muscles, tissues and tendons. Research continues to show that Astym is an effective, non-invasive way to promote the body’s natural healing process and improve function.
Astym can be applied on most areas of the body, but today we wanted to focus […]
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 […]
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 are excited to announce that we were recently named the 2020 Best Place for Physical Therapy in Scottsdale by the local community and the Scottsdale Progress. Thank you to everyone who voted and congratulations to our Scottsdale team […]
