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Should I See A Physical Therapists, Chiropractor, or Massage Therapist?
Well…how much better do you want to feel and for how long?
When you’re recovering from an injury, or simply experiencing discomfort or pain, you may get advice from many people in your circle: Go see a physical therapist! Get a massage. I know a great chiropractor! In fact, we get asked questions from our patients every week about how we’re[…]
Physical Therapy for Headaches and Migraines
Physical Therapy for Headaches and Migraines
If you frequently experience headaches or migraines, you know how excruciatingly painful and frustrating they can be. Headaches can be debilitating to living your everyday life. At Spooner Physical Therapy, we work with many patients using physical therapy for headaches and migraines. Patients are very frustrated once they have decided to[…]
About Physical Therapy For Amputees
Physical Therapy For Amputees
When patients undergo amputations, they experience a range of unique, complex challenges. Not only do they need to regain strength, flexibility, and balance, but they must regain confidence. Individuals who have had an amputation are faced with the challenge of learning to trust their new prosthetic limb, as well as learn how to[…]
Benefits of Breast Cancer Physical Therapy
Breast cancer patients may face the many hurdles when it comes to surgical recovery. The body needs to heal from the removal of tissue or perhaps even a foreign object, such as an implant or expander. While your doctor may recommend a variety of treatment options, you should know breast cancer physical therapy may be an effective treatment option for[…]
From Stride to Glide: The Transformative Nature of CHI Running
CHI Running
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 hips, ankles, shin, just to[…]
Dry Needling Benefits for Athletes
Athletes tend to put extra stress on their body due to rigorous training regiments, and not taking the time to allow the body to rest and restore itself properly. Among Dry Needling benefits is the relief for severe muscle strain. Dry Needling is a form of therapy in which ultra-fine needles are inserted into myofascial trigger points (those sensitive knots[…]
Youth Sports Injuries: Take Control of your Child’s Health
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 good thing; “High School athletes[…]
Hydration is Critical to Athletes Performance
Arizona’s climate allows for year-round outdoor activities, however dealing with extremely high temperatures, proper hydration is critical for any physical activity, especially outdoors.
Here are some tips to minimize the effects of dehydration:
Keeping water cold during any outdoor activity or workout can aid in cooling the body when it becomes hottest during the midday and afternoon hours – buy a Hydro[…]
Utilizing the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill® in your Rehabilitation or Athletic Training Program
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 be described as “training on[…]
Integrative Healthcare: Working Together to Deliver Excellent Patient Care
Integrative Healthcare: Delivering Excellent Patient Care
The Integrative Healthcare Approach
Integrative healthcare is what happens when healthcare professionals from all specialties come together to collaborate and communicate for the sake of the patient? At Spooner Physical Therapy, our therapists are dedicated to integrative healthcare. A partnership with our referring medical providers results in a positive experience for everyone.
Physical[…]
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