Exercises to Improve Your Basketball Interior Game By Physical Therapists
spoonerpt2025-05-29T12:17:33-07:00
Exercises to Have a Deadly Interior Game like Devin Booker
Let’s be honest
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05, 2025
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05, 2025
Motherhood Resource Guide Part 1: Tips from Physical Therapists
spoonerpt2025-05-15T15:55:00-07:00First and foremost, congratulations as you embark on this new and exciting journey. This is a time filled with anticipation, joy, and maybe a little bit of nervousness, but don’t worry, you are not alone! The information in this Resource Guide was provided by multiple mothers (and physical therapists) at Spooner so you can […]
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02, 2025
How Physical Therapy Empowers Firefighters
spoonerpt2025-02-13T12:15:45-07:00As kids, we imagine firefighters as heroes rushing into burning buildings to save lives, ending with cheers of gratitude. What we rarely consider is the immense strength, stamina, and mental focus required to dedicate oneself to this high-risk, public service profession. Just as professional athletes need to keep themselves healthy […]
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11, 2024
Return to Run
spoonerpt2024-11-07T11:28:44-07:00Returning to running after an injury can feel daunting, but with the right approach and support, it becomes manageable. For many, running is more than just a sport; it’s an important outlet for mental health and well-being. After going through my own recovery from an ACL injury during college soccer, […]
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04, 2023
5 Strength Exercises for Runners
spoonerpt2024-12-27T17:08:41-07:00By: Megan Ferguson, PT, DPT, ATC
Running is one of those rare sports where all you need is you and the road (or track)! You grab your shoes, your water, and whatever other gear you need and head out the door. Your workout- whether it’s a timed run, a distance run, or interval […]
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10, 2022
Staying on the Wall: Avoiding Risk of Injury for Climbers
spoonerpt2025-03-25T17:25:17-07:00By: Sam Gesicki, PT, DPT, TSAC-F, and Carly Szemerey, PT, DPT
Climbers have an almost unique dedication to their sport. It is not uncommon to stumble into the gym and hear one or two climbers discussing what injuries have been bugging them for the past day, week, month, or even year.
No climber wants […]
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08, 2022
Dynamic Warm-Up for Mountain Bikers
spoonerpt2024-10-29T11:38:27-07:00By: Anthony Celio, PT, DPT, COMT, FAFS
Between the impact from hitting rocks, powering through corners, and even the stress of simply pedaling, your body and your bike go through a lot on the mountain. You need to be ready for the hard climbs and fast downhills that each trail offers. Your back, […]
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07, 2022
Running Warm-Up for Glute Activation
Rachel Malabanan2025-03-20T14:02:04-07:00By: Michelle Reed, PT, DPT
Running is one of those sports where you can very easily lace up your shoes, maybe do a few stretches, and hit the road. You can try to say that the “slower” first mile is your warm-up, and that you’ll make it up in stretching after. I’ve been there. But these […]
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04, 2021
Functional Exercises for the Soccer Athlete
spoonerpt2025-03-20T14:04:27-07:00Functional training in all three planes of motion while avoiding exclusively training muscles in isolation is the key factor that set players apart when it comes time for their next match. If a soccer player isn’t incorporating functional training, they simply will not be prepared for all of the movement patterns their body is about […]
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02, 2021
Carpal Tunnel & Cubital Tunnel: How to Combat these Common Office Threats
spoonerpt2024-02-29T14:15:10-07:00You have spent the last 6 hours at your desk with your eyes glued to the computer, your hands typing nonstop on the keyboard, and your back hunched over. You notice that your wrist is starting to ache, and your fingers are starting to tingle, causing you to slow down, stop to shake out your […]