We are so excited to reveal the brand-new Pediatric Physical Therapy Suite in our Spooner Scottsdale clinic! This newly designated space, which is dedicated to pediatric physical therapy treatment, provides the clinic with a larger and more private treatment room to continue to grow the pediatric specialty. We met with Spooner therapist Stephanie Gilboy, PT, […]
To all the current and future moms out there: I hope this goes without saying, but you are all incredible. You protect, nurture and grow this living being inside your body for months on end. You endure sickness, physical/emotional discomfort, inexplicable cases of hunger cravings, and much more. You attend every doctor appointment, participate in […]
Contributors:
Garrett Wasson, PT, DPT and Ryne Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS
Dizziness and vertigo are very common complaints that bring a patient to visit their physician, just as common as back pain and headaches 1 2. Vertigo can greatly affect many people’s daily lives but some do not even know that physical therapy can help! […]
Do you experience pain or discomfort after prolonged periods of sitting? Many Americans find themselves sitting for a great part of the day at school, work and even for electronic play. Optimal posture plays an integral role in maintaining overall health. Have you every thought about the impact sitting has on your daily life? Proper […]
We’ve all heard of concussions, but how many people fully understand concussions? A concussion occurs when the head moves rapidly back and forth causing the brain to shift and make contact with the inside of the skull. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) estimates 1.6 – 3.8 million concussions are reported each year. However, because […]
Imagine you’ve been living with wrist pain and irritation for months. The ability to perform even basic tasks seems like a fond and distant memory. Typing has become your adversary, texting has become a test of will power, and thumb-wars with your nephew have become a one-sided affair. You decide it’s finally time you take […]
You’ve heard of (and maybe even experienced) common conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, wrist tendonitis, and trigger finger. But did you know there’s a specialist who is specifically trained to treat these and other ailments of the hand, wrist and arm? You don’t have to resort to surgery or even a supply of […]
With so many of us working from home full time or taking advantage of flexible work schedules, many have found a little bit of extra time around the house to work on projects – which is great, until you feel that tweak, pop, or strain in your lower back from stressing muscles that aren’t used […]
So, 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, we’re glad you’re here! And […]
If you’re an employee in a workplace — any sort of employee in any sort of workplace — you could be at risk for injury. Sure, you could hurt yourself in a random slip-and-fall incident, but the type of injuries we’re talking about are the ones that develop gradually due to the activities you do […]
