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 […]
What do physical therapy, athletic training and walking on the moon have in common? Okay, it’s a bit of a stretch, but the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill™ brings all three of these concepts together. Patients and athletes from all over the valley seek out the state-of-the-art anti-gravity treadmills to experience the unweighted technology that can […]
FIT Coordinator, Brian Schulte from Spooner Scottsdale has integrated his movement education and love for golf to provide a program to enhance a golfer’s skill and movement ability. The FIT (short for “Functional Integrated Training”) program bridges the gap from physical therapy to greater movement goals.
Although infrequent, limitations in insurance coverage cause some patients to […]
