It is an exciting time, school is about to be let out for the summer, and now is the time to for summer camps and off-season performance training. Preparing for the first upcoming game, race, or match in the fall can be the most rigorous and intense periods of preparation experienced throughout the entire season. […]
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 […]
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 […]
With so many of us working from home full time or taking advantage of flexible work schedules, many have found a little bit of extra time around the house to work on projects – which is great, until you feel that tweak, pop, or strain in your lower back from stressing muscles that aren’t used […]
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 […]
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.
Keeping water cold during any outdoor activity or workout can aid in cooling the body when it becomes hottest during the midday and afternoon […]
After physical therapy clients plateau in their rehabilitation progress, many patients can find themselves stuck between the transition of healing and engaging in physical exercise. Spooner Physical Therapy has created a bridge program to help their clients smoothly transition from post-rehabilitation into physical training.
Functional Integrated Training (FIT) was designed to assist patients get […]
