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The Benefits of Off-Season Training for Youth Athletes
By: Molly Ahlemeier, CSCS, Fit Trainer
What is off-season training, and how can it benefit the youth athlete?
During the competitive season, athletes prioritize their gameplay, focusing on performing to their best ability to win games and championships. However, the off-season is the most underestimated time, when athletes can address weaknesses, enhance strength and power, and lay the groundwork for future[…]
Spooner Anthem Awarded 2024 Best New Business In Anthem
We are thrilled to announce that Spooner Anthem has been named the 2024 Best New Business in Anthem by our local community. Thank you to everyone who voted, and a big congratulations to our dedicated Anthem team on this outstanding achievement!
A patient from the Anthem clinic said, “Parker is amazing, as is everyone at Spooner Anthem, from Vicki[…]
Celebrating 20 Years with Aaron Reinhardt, PT, MPT
Aaron Reinhardt PT, MPT, joined Spooner in 2004. He recently celebrated his 20th anniversary, marking an incredible milestone! This remarkable achievement reflects Aaron’s dedication and contributions to the physical therapy profession and Spooner. Join us as we dive into Aaron’s journey, career highlights, and valuable advice he has for aspiring physical therapists.
HOW DID YOU GET STARTED AT SPOONER?
Before joining Spooner,[…]
A Parent’s Guide to the Off-Season
By: Abe Hurtado, CSCS, USSF D, FRCms, Fit Trainer
We know the off-season is important, but as the parent of a youth athlete, it can be difficult to know where to start. How can a youth athlete improve their game AND recover properly from their previous season? Use this guide as a resource to help your youth athlete understand all[…]
Physical Therapy for Scoliosis – Taylor’s Story
Scoliosis is a disease that affects 2-3% of the American population. Many early adolescents are diagnosed every year, and this can be scary for them – especially if they are only presented with surgery to treat it first.
In recognition of Scoliosis Awareness Month, we talked to Taylor, who has been treated by John Kline, PT, DPT, CSCS, FAFS, for[…]
Treating Little League Elbow
A growth plate is a soft portion of the bone, usually located at either end of the bone, and it helps bones form and grow. Your growth plates, like your bones, can be attached to tissues and tendons to help your body move throughout space.
When a muscle is connected to a growth plate, it is called[…]
Strains, Sprains, and Strings: Hand Therapy Insights for Musicians
By: Matthew Higuera, OTD, OTR/L
Musicians are athletes who deserve care!
When we think of the word “athlete”, we often associate the term with basketball players, soccer players, football players, and all the traditional sports in-between. It is widely known that athletes benefit from physical therapy to stay in top condition for their game, but did you know that musicians are[…]
Causes & Treatments for Trigger Finger
Your hands are essential to your life. Whether you are in pain or have a mobility limitation, any impairment to your hands or fingers can feel completely debilitating.
One condition that can cause both pain and limited mobility to your fingers is trigger finger.
Trigger finger occurs when there is inflammation of the flexor tendon sheath in[…]
Incontinence in Athletes
By: Sydney Stevens, PT, DPT, PRPC
Incontinence is the involuntary loss of motor function. This is commonly associated with urinary incontinence, which is the involuntary loss of urine, and with fecal incontinence, which is the involuntary loss of feces.
There could be a couple of contributing factors that lead to incontinence, beginning with the core’s pressure management. I find a lot[…]
Nurturing Pelvic Health Across the Lifespan: A Guide for Women
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this month, it’s an opportune time to delve into the journey of women’s health, particularly focusing on pelvic floor wellness across the many stages women will experience in their lifetime.
Women can be empowered through tangible education and care provided by pelvic floor therapists at Spooner to help them continue doing[…]
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