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Whenever you hear “fracture,” it can be scary–especially as a parent. You may be thinking that your child will spend weeks to months in a cast and then even more time restrengthening the limb they injured. While this may be true for fractures in general, buckle fractures are quite different.
Buckle fractures occur […]
Carrie Yaeger, PT, DPT, PRPC
Pelvic Floor Therapist and Clinic Director at Spooner N Phoenix
The pelvic floor is often attributed as an issue that solely affects female athletes. This is not the case. Males, like females, have pelvic floors that work to help them perform athletically. However, it is largely overlooked.
Written by: Molly Ahlemeier, CSCS
There are many myths that surround lifting that for too long have deterred female athletes either from resistance training altogether or from exercising in this way consistently. That is why it is important to understand the benefits of resistance training for females and […]
By: Megan Ferguson, PT, DPT, ATC
Running is one of those rare sports where all you need is you and the road (or track)! You grab your shoes, your water, and whatever other gear you need and head out the door. Your workout- whether it’s a timed run, a distance run, or interval […]
By: Alix Ungaretti, PT, DPT, CSCS
Training for any triathlon, regardless of distance or experience, requires significant planning. Most people can’t- and all shouldn’t- just wake up and sign up for a triathlon without training or a training plan. In order to swim, bike, and run with endurance, as well as transition from […]
Track season is HERE! Before you put on your spikes and head to the starting line, it’s important to develop base strength to perform your best and reduce your risk of injury.
Running is incredibly demanding on your body. With each stride, the ground reaction force is increased. This […]
Collaboration is key when it comes to caring for athletes. Everyone–physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength coaches, and more–must work together, learn from each other, and work as a cohesive group in the best interest of the athletes in their care.
The Huddle Sports Medicine Conference brings together sports medicine professionals to educate and […]
By: Pete Gorman, PT, DPT, CSCS
When you think about pitching, throwing, and hitting baseballs, you may think about the power coming from the upper body- which is a completely natural thought! It is where we see the action take place. However, a throw or a hit is the output of a lot […]
There is no doubt that dance is a sport, but, first and foremost, dance is a performance. Dancers are experts at making their craft look effortless and beautiful- even if they are in pain or injured. However, if they dance too long on an injury, the time away […]
Prepping for a physique competition takes hours in the gym, dietary changes, and a lot of dedication. Spooner Uptown Chandler physical therapist, Shannon Ahearn, PT, DPT, talked us through the demands of getting competition ready.
