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A Mom’s Care in the Fourth Trimester
The three months following the delivery of your newborn – known as the “Fourth Trimester” – is without a doubt one of the most challenging times for new mothers. You’re recovering from delivery, possibly a c-section. You’re caring for a newborn and possibly struggling to breastfeed and understand their new body. And, you’re adapting to an entirely new “normal”. This[…]
ACL Injuries and Sports: Training and Rehab
The Spring sport season has arrived, and with a surge in activity often comes a surge in injuries. ACL injuries are one of the most common and serious injuries to occur on any sporting field or court. Unfortunately, there’s no way to completely prevent an ACL injury; we wish that were the case! But there are definitely ways athletes can[…]
Tennis Elbow: What It Is and What to Expect
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 dully ache. Many[…]
A Healthier You in the New Year
It can be far too easy to let your health slip over the holidays. Schedules get packed, social engagements make eating healthy challenging, and stress can be at an all-time high. Not only are businesses closing out the year, but many adults find themselves under pressure to make every holiday obligation, from make sure cards get in the[…]
Getting Ready For Baby and Recovering from Childbirth
Having a baby changes your world – and your body. As you prepare to have a child, and in the months and years that follow your birth experience, your body will continue to change. It’s a journey that all mothers go through, rather than a process with a defined start and end date. At Spooner, we’ve seen firsthand the benefits[…]
The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Golfers of All Levels
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.
There’s a lot[…]
Recovering from a Total Joint Replacement
We recently had the pleasure of working closely with a triathlete who underwent a knee replacement. He was in his early fifties and had gone through numerous challenges with his knee, years of training and running having finally built up (and slowed him down).
Meniscus tears, arthritis, and chronic inflammation kept him from doing what he loved most. There were arthroscopic[…]
Get Back To the Life You Love: Physical Therapy After Breast Cancer
After you undergo surgery for breast cancer, you may run into a range of challenges. Movements that used to be simple – like washing your hair or reaching for something high up in a cabinet – may be painful, not to mention frustrating. It’s these everyday motions and a deep desire to get back to a normal quality of life[…]
Phoenix Runners – Tips to Keep Your Health In Motion This Winter
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 to see how you can[…]
Yes, Physical Therapy Can Help Your Frozen Shoulder
If you’ve had frozen shoulder, then you know it’s no fun. That stiff feeling – like you can’t move and your arm is literally frozen! – often combined with an aching soreness, or even jabs of pain. It can be a show-stopper for anyone who experiences it. And, it can feel like it comes from out of nowhere.[…]
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