High school athlete, weekend warrior, professional athlete. While they all might be at different levels in their athletic careers, they all have one need in common to perform at their best ability. The need for proper hydration. Proper hydration is something you should always be monitoring in day to day life, but even more so […]
Have your eye on one of the many fall and winter races here in the Valley? Or maybe your running friends have convinced you to participate with them. Whatever it is that motivates you to hit the pavement (or the trail), and whatever level of runner you consider yourself to be, we’re here […]
Back pain is a pretty common complaint for golfers. If you golf but haven’t experienced back trouble personally, you probably know a fellow golfer who has. After all, when you swing a golf club, it’s an explosive movement that forces your spine to rotate at a tilt. Then you repeat that motion again […]
With our climate and variety of road routes and trails, Arizona is a great place to be if you’re into cycling or mountain biking. Here at Spooner Physical Therapy, we see quite a few cyclists and mountain bikers and love to help them get stronger and recover from all kinds of bicycle injuries.
Some of the […]
Its name doesn’t correlate well to the degree of pain it can cause our patients. No, Tennis Elbow isn’t just a casual ache or soreness nor does it only occur in tennis players; for many patients, it’s a total show-stopper.
Tennis Elbow often begins with a seemingly innocent […]
It’s prime golf season here in Arizona. Whether you’re a novice recreational player who just likes to hit the occasional nine, or a serious golf athlete, working with a movement specialist like a physical therapist can help you get into the best golf shape possible to meet your goals. […]
It’s (finally!) cooled down here in Arizona and runners all over the Valley are hitting the streets and the trails. Many runners may have maintained a routine in the sizzling summer months and can now simply enjoy the gorgeous weather; others may be hitting the pavement after a few months off. Read on […]
Golf is a popular sport for all ages, but these days, the Baby Boomer generation is the one flooding the golf course. Many of these Boomers are newly retired or have one foot out the door. Many of them are enjoy golfing two to four times a week—and it’s easy to see why, […]
There are many benefits to running but it’s an activity can potentially lead to injury and muscle strain. Many runners perform a teeter-totter balancing act as they strive to put on more miles, quicken their pace, but also seek to limit pain throughout their training. Runners tend to experience discomfort and injury to their […]
Overuse injuries are caused by repetitive stress on the body and are more prevalent than ever in youth sports injuries. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), more than half of youth sports injuries are preventable. Sports are an important aspect of children’s physical and social development. Too much of anything is never a […]
