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Gamechanger: How yoga and meditation can impact athletic performance
Yoga and meditation have been around for over five thousand years, even though it might seem like they are the new trendy practices just now hitting the mainstream. The two go hand-in-hand with meditation being a core element of yoga. Practicing yoga and meditation will help develop a better sense of self and help you be more in tune with[…]
Effects of Dehydration on Athletic Performance
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 when exercising. It is imperative[…]
Can Dry Needling Help My Headaches?
Dry needling has been growing in popularity as more people seek quick remedies for chronic and acute pain as alternatives to pain killers. Dry needling has been proven to be very effective at releasing muscle knots, improving mobility, and relieving tension and pain. Because of this it has become a favorite choice for headache relief.
We sit down with Nick[…]
5 Signs You Might Need Physical Therapy
A common misconception about physical therapy is that it is just for patients recovering from traumatic events, rehabilitation after surgery, or an athletic injury. As it turns out, physical therapy can help people of all ages and circumstances! A physical therapist can help you make improvements in your daily life and help you achieve your movement goals. If you are[…]
School is delayed and with it fall sports. What now?
With Arizona school opening – and with it Fall sports – being delayed until mid-August, student athletes might be excited about the extra time they just gained to hang out with friends and relax. While some downtime and recovery is healthy, taking the next six weeks off could cost you when it’s time to hit the field again. Stay on top of[…]
Too Hot to Handle: Benefits of Hand Therapy for Burns
Burn injuries are some of the most complex and unique afflictions that an individual can sustain. No matter the location and severity, burns can introduce both physical and emotional discomforts that can take months, and in some cases, years to resolve. In addition, the hand is one of the most intricate parts of the human body. It’s a fine-tuned machine[…]
Escaping the Heat – Travel Ideas for Quick Active Getaways
With the heat of the Arizona summer rapidly climbing above 100º, people all over the metro Phoenix are itching for ways to escape the heat. Afterall, Phoenix isn’t called the “Valley of the Sun” for nothing. The summer months are the perfect time to retreat to higher elevations and enjoy cooler temperatures. Stay active and get outside this summer by[…]
Is It My Neck or My Wrist?
Imagine you’ve been living with wrist pain and irritation for months. The ability to perform even basic tasks seems like a fond and distant memory. Typing has become your adversary, texting has become a test of will power, and thumb-wars with your nephew have become a one-sided affair. You decide it’s finally time you take matters into your own hands[…]
Bodyweight Core Exercises You Can Do at Home
The world may feel a little unstable right now, but your core doesn’t have to be. Try these core exercises to strengthen your entire self. Think you know where your core is? “It’s not just the abdominals,” says Spooner physical therapist Ryne Foster, PT, DOTS, OCS, FAFS, Cert. VRS. “The core is actually from the pelvic floor all the way[…]
Self-Massage Tips & Tools
Experiencing pain or tightness between appointments with your physical therapist or hand therapist? Try these tools and methods for self-massage and manual therapy.
Physical therapists and hand therapists are experts in getting your body to function and feel the way it’s supposed to. To accomplish this, therapists use a combination of exercises and hands-on (manual) techniques catered to your specific needs.[…]
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