by Austin Kitteringham, CSCS, FIT Trainer and Emily Rocawich, PT, DPT, CSCS, Spooner East Chandler
A cancer diagnosis can be life changing! Days can quickly become filled with doctors’ appointments, imaging, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, on-going cancer management, and follow-up care. Exercise, nutrition and physical therapy are not necessarily your first priority when considering management […]
Author: Jessica Krehbiel, PT, DPT, Spooner Fountain Hills
As physical therapists we are always looking to grow and learn in an effort to better serve our patients, and to be able to reach different populations and address different injuries and concerns within our communities. Specialization and certification in different areas of practice is […]
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer is also the second leading cause of death in women in the United States. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the […]
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share the story of one of our very own Spooner patients and her battle with breast cancer. We loved talking with Pat Reed, one of Jenna Salber’s, PT, DPT, CLT-UE, NASM-CES patients in our East Chandler clinic! Pat started seeing Jenna for sessions in […]
Individuals who have breast cancer can often experience a common side effect, lymphedema. This is a condition that can cause pain, discomfort, and an inability for certain areas of your body to move and function properly. It is important to seek medical attention to assess and treat the effects of lymphedema in order to alleviate symptoms […]
