Spooner Scottsdale awarded 2020 Best Place for Physical Therapy
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12, 2020
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11, 2020
Keeping Up With Your Home Exercise Program
spoonerpt2023-09-08T15:12:54-07:00Did you know research shows only 35% of physical therapy patients fully adhere to their plans of care?1
That number is far too low. Fully adhering to the plan of care means going to every appointment, being proactive about your physical therapy, and completing the home exercise program to […]
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11, 2020
10 Exercises to Improve Your Vertical Jump
spoonerpt2023-09-08T15:13:00-07:00By: Brian Schulte, CSCS, FAFS, FIT Coordinator
In sports, your vertical jump can be the deciding factor between a win and a loss. It can differentiate whether or not you secure that rebound, block that volleyball spike, or come down with that last second hail-mary. Furthermore, having a good vertical jump is often correlated with several […]
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07, 2020
Can Dry Needling Help My Headaches?
spoonerpt2023-09-08T15:37:47-07:00Dry needling has been growing in popularity as more people seek quick remedies for chronic and acute pain
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06, 2020
Too Hot to Handle: Benefits of Hand Therapy for Burns
spoonerpt2023-09-08T15:38:16-07:00Burn injuries are some of the most complex and unique afflictions that an individual can sustain. No matter the location and severity, burns can introduce both physical and emotional discomforts that can take months, and in some cases, years to resolve. In addition, the hand is one of the most intricate parts of the human […]
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04, 2020
Your Time Is Now: What to Expect at Your First Physical Therapy Appointment
spoonerpt2023-09-08T15:40:09-07:00So, 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, […]
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02, 2020
Should You Try Blood Flow Restriction Therapy?
spoonerpt2023-09-08T15:55:33-07:00Blood 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 […]
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01, 2019
Recovering from a Total Joint Replacement
spoonerpt2024-01-22T15:52:10-07:00We recently had the pleasure of working closely with a triathlete who underwent a knee replacement. He was in his early fifties and had gone through numerous challenges with his knee, years of training and running having finally built up (and slowed him down).
Meniscus tears, arthritis, […]
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05, 2018
Applied Functional Science® (AFS) and Physical Therapy
spoonerpt2023-09-08T16:02:36-07:00The science of physical medicine is constantly evolving with new ideas and information that contribute to the advancement of rehabilitation. Physical therapists, who are rehabilitation and movement specialists, can vary in their approach to common injuries and conditions. Many of these different approaches can certainly lead to successful outcomes for the patient. At […]
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10, 2017
Dry Needling Benefits for Athletes
spoonerpt2023-09-08T16:12:57-07:00Athletes tend to put extra stress on their body due to rigorous training regiments, and not taking the time to allow the body to rest and restore itself properly. Among Dry Needling benefits is the relief for severe muscle strain. Dry Needling is a form of therapy in which ultra-fine needles are inserted into myofascial […]