We are excited to announce that Spooner has been named the Best Physical Therapy in the Best of Chandler voting! This recognition showcases our team’s commitment to providing exceptional care and making a difference within our community. Thank you to everyone who voted, and congratulations to our dedicated teams in Chandler on this incredible […]
By: John Kline, PT, DPT, CSCS, FAFS
You may have heard of scoliosis or have known someone to have it- but what is it exactly?
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. It affects 2-3% of the American population. It occurs equally between males and females, and most cases are diagnoses from the ages of 10 […]
Scoliosis is a disease that affects 2-3% of the American population. Many early adolescents are diagnosed every year, and this can be scary for them – especially if they are only presented with surgery to treat it first.
In recognition of Scoliosis Awareness Month, we talked to Taylor, who has been treated by John Kline, […]
A growth plate is a soft portion of the bone, usually located at either end of the bone, and it helps bones form and grow. Your growth plates, like your bones, can be attached to tissues and tendons to help your body move throughout space.
When a muscle is connected to a […]
By: Matthew Higuera, OTD, OTR/L
Musicians are athletes who deserve care!
When we think of the word “athlete”, we often associate the term with basketball players, soccer players, football players, and all the traditional sports in-between. It is widely known that athletes benefit from physical therapy to stay in top condition for their game, but did […]
Your hands are essential to your life. Whether you are in pain or have a mobility limitation, any impairment to your hands or fingers can feel completely debilitating.
One condition that can cause both pain and limited mobility to your fingers is trigger finger.
Trigger finger occurs when there is inflammation of […]
By: Sydney Stevens, PT, DPT, PRPC
Incontinence is the involuntary loss of motor function. This is commonly associated with urinary incontinence, which is the involuntary loss of urine, and with fecal incontinence, which is the involuntary loss of feces.
There could be a couple of contributing factors that lead to incontinence, beginning with the core’s pressure […]
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this month, it’s an opportune time to delve into the journey of women’s health, particularly focusing on pelvic floor wellness across the many stages women will experience in their lifetime.
Women can be empowered through tangible education and care provided by pelvic floor therapists at Spooner […]
By: Emily Stafford, PT, DPT, CAFS, FAFS
The first post-partum bowel movements can be anxiety-inducing and, to add to the emotional hurdle, the movement itself can be literally hard. Let’s break down some factors that go into those first few trips to the bathroom after you give birth.
Hormones: You probably know that your estrogen and […]
By: Stephanie Gilboy, PT, DPT, Cert. VRS
Apophysitis is a stress or strain on a growth plate in children. These can occur typically during growth spurts or in times where there’s inconsistent growth rates in bone and muscle.
Osgood Schlatter’s Disease
Osgood Schlatter’s happens when the patellar tenson inserts on the […]
