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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[…]
When do you need Carpal Tunnel Physical Therapy?
If you’re working late one night and you experience some pain and tingling in your fingers, don’t just chalk it up to exhaustion. Pain, numbness, and tingling (in all fingers except for your little finger) are signs of carpal tunnel. Additionally, you may notice that you feel clumsy with your hands; you may be more frequently dropping items or feeling[…]
All You Need to Know About Hand Therapy
If there’s one thing you should know about hand therapy, it’s this: don’t wait until it’s too late access this specialty service. Hand therapy is one of the best things you can do for yourself to avoid further injury and surgery.
Many of us tend to brush off pain we feel in our arms and hands, chalking it up to a[…]
Moms Need Physical Therapy, Too
Very few mothers go into pregnancy thinking it’s going to be a breeze. Often, moms are taken aback by the pain they experience along the way, pain that may follow them into the days and months that follow their delivery. Pain in their hips, lower back and even pelvic floor are extremely common pre- and post-pregnancy. However, just because these[…]
What Are Outcomes and How Do They Impact Your Care?
Many of Spooner’s patients end up in our care due to a referral from a doctor referral, family member or friend. It makes sense. Most people who aren’t therapists may not immediately know where to go for help, so they take the easiest route to finding a therapist—which often means going with a referral from your network. We’re grateful for[…]
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