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4 Active Getaways to Take This Holiday Season
It’s the most magical time of the year. This calls for a weekend getaway full of hot chocolate, cozy campfires, and snowball fights. Whether you want to hit the slopes or hike in the Valley sunshine, Arizona has beautiful spots all across the state for you to visit. Stay active and get outside this winter by traveling to these Arizona[…]
4 Exercises to Help You Run Faster
Do you have a need for speed? A thirst for a quicker burst? A curiosity for more velocity? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
As a runner, there’s no better feeling then checking the clock at the end of a sprint or long-distance run and realizing you’ve shaved a healthy chunk off your personal record![…]
So, You Just Had A Prostatectomy… Now What?
1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Spooner physical therapist Cara Morrison, PT, DPT, a pelvic floor specialist says, “I think that in itself is really eye-opening. It’s really common. It’s also one of the most treatable cancers if it is caught early.”
“I didn’t know much about the pelvic health specialty practice for men[…]
Why I Love Being A Pediatric Physical Therapist
You know how the saying goes: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” This rings true for our pediatric specialty group here at Spooner Physical Therapy. We talked with some of our team to find out what they love about being a pediatric physical therapist and found quite a few[…]
Stand Proud and Walk Tall: Improve Your Posture with Good Standing and Walking Mechanics
Not too long ago we discussed the importance of sitting posture and how to achieve it. Now, we talk with Paul Ramos (aka “Sarge”), PTA, FAFS about achieving proper posture while you are standing and walking. Posture and walking mechanics play a huge role when it comes to improving stamina and gait, and an often-overlooked aspect of our health[…]
Road to Becoming a Physical Therapist – Garrett Johnson
Sometimes, the paths we take to get to where we’re at are more traditional, simple, and straightforward. Other times, these paths take so many twists and turns that when we look back, it’s astonishing that we can still remember anything about it.
We recently sat down to talk with Garrett Johnson, PT, DPT, Clinic Director at Spooner. Garrett joined the military[…]
What are you thankful for?
Here at Spooner, we have a commitment to treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. In our current environment, every one of us could use a friendly reminder to count the blessings all around us, no matter how big or small. We can all agree this year[…]
Keeping Up With Your Home Exercise Program
Did you know research shows only 35% of physical therapy patients fully adhere to their plans of care?1
That number is far too low. Fully adhering to the plan of care means going to every appointment, being proactive about your physical therapy, and completing the home exercise program in its entirety. Home Exercise Programs (HEPs) are crucial on the path[…]
10 Exercises to Improve Your Vertical Jump
By: Brian Schulte, CSCS, FAFS, FIT Coordinator
In sports, your vertical jump can be the deciding factor between a win and a loss. It can differentiate whether or not you secure that rebound, block that volleyball spike, or come down with that last second hail-mary. Furthermore, having a good vertical jump is often correlated with several other aspects of athletic ability[…]
Feeling Burned Out: Mental Health Strategies for You and Your Athlete
On December 5th, Spooner Sports Medicine will present a virtual seminar titled: “Feeling Burned Out: Mental Health Strategies for You and Your Athlete”. This event is designed to speak directly to athletic trainers and the daily challenges that athletic trainers are asked to overcome. However, all medical professionals will benefit from the conversation with take-aways that are universal to[…]
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