By: Sydney Stevens, PT, DPT, PRPC
You train hard. You lift heavy. You run fast. You give everything to your sport.
But lately, something’s off. Maybe it’s a deep ache in your hip or groin. Maybe it’s high hamstring pain that just won’t go away. Maybe you’ve noticed leakage during heavy lifts or sprints.
A lot of […]
Waking up with a numb or tingling hand is a common complaint. It might be more than an awkward sleeping position if it happens often. Depending on the nerve being compressed, your symptoms may vary.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: The median nerve is susceptible to compression at various points along the […]
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, […]
By: Torrey Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, CSCS
When people think about ACL injuries, they usually think about surgery and rehab, but reducing the risk of an ACL injury is just as important. Not just for younger athletes, but for every athlete. Why? Because ACL recovery is a long road. It’s not like an ankle […]
After chemo, it’s not uncommon for people to say, “I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” Chemo is incredibly taxing on the body, and a lot of times, it can affect a person’s daily life after treatment. Sometimes that feeling shows up in unexpected ways, like struggling to […]
That is the average time it takes for a person to be diagnosed with endometriosis. So when a patient comes in and says, “I’m in excruciating pain from my endometriosis and have tried everything, how will pelvic floor therapy help when nothing else has?” One of the first things I […]
First and foremost, congratulations as you embark on this new and exciting journey. This is a time filled with anticipation, joy, and maybe a little bit of nervousness, but don’t worry, you are not alone! The information in this Resource Guide was provided by multiple mothers (and physical therapists) at Spooner so you can […]
By: Lindsay Wilcox, PT, DPT, OCS; Spooner Coppell Clinic Director
Are you dizzy? Unsteady? Lightheaded? It’s easy to assume these symptoms mean vertigo—but that’s not always the case. True vertigo feels like you yourself are spinning, or the world around you is spinning, and you can’t make it stop. It is easy to get […]
