September 8th is World PT Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the work physical therapists do and the difference physical therapy can make in people’s lives.
When most people think about physical therapy, they think about recovering from surgery or an injury. And while physical therapy plays an important role in both, it can help with […]
By: Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE, Sydney Stevens, PT, DPT, PRPC, and Rebekah Hibbert, MS, ATC
August is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) Awareness Month, but when most people hear pelvic floor they tend to think of pregnancy or postpartum recovery. They don’t necessarily think of a dancer, gymnast, musical theater performer, or other […]
When people think about postpartum recovery, most of the information and conversations focus on the first six months after delivery. That makes sense. It’s when follow-up appointments are typically scheduled, questions are fresh, and most of the resources you find online or in your provider’s office are focused.
But what happens […]
By Alexis VanFleet, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC
Maybe your doctor handed you a referral note after years of waiting for a way to manage your pain. Maybe a friend told you how pelvic floor therapy changed her pregnancy and her life. Maybe you’re an athlete who couldn’t figure out why you were having pain during practice, or a man who didn’t know pelvic floor therapy […]
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 […]
Pickleball has become one of the most popular sports among amateurs, and for good reason. It’s easy to pick up and can be played for leisurely social fun or with a competitive edge.
As players fall in love with the sport, they start playing more often, more intensely, and with more […]
By: Angela Gonsalves PT, DPT, PRPC
When most people think about pelvic floor physical therapy, they may associate it with working together during pregnancy or recovery after a baby is born. And while that’s a huge part of what our pelvic health therapists can help with, there’s a conversation that doesn’t happen nearly enough, which is, […]
By Brianne LaBella, PT, DPT, FAFS, Compliance Officer
Brianne LaBella, PT, DPT, FAFS, has spent her career looking out for patients. She started first as a treating physical therapist, then as a clinic director, and now as Spooner’s Compliance Officer. In that role, she oversees safety and compliance standards across all 29 Spooner locations. We […]
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: Joey Weber, PT, DPT
Spinal stenosis is a term that can sound intimidating, but it’s actually a fairly common condition that we treat frequently in our clinics. So what are the warning signs that someone might be dealing with spinal stenosis?
Common symptoms include shooting pain, numbness, or a feeling of heaviness in the legs (and […]
