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 […]
By: Samantha Kogler, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) goes through countless hours of treating and studying upper extremity injuries and dysfunctions to be able to help their patients move and feel their best. We talked to Samantha Kogler, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, about her experience of becoming a CHT:
Before I was […]
Join us for this free community event where we will be exploring basal joint arthritis (arthritis of the thumb). During this event, you will learn:
Written by: Holly Hussey, MOTR/L, CHT
The crowd roaring, the adrenaline pumping. You are so close to scoring your team a point, possibly securing the win. You’re on third, and your teammate is at bat. The crack of the ball rings through the stadium, and your legs sprint towards home. You slide hand first rather than […]
Over the years, the field of physical therapy has been constantly evolving how and what we can treat. Spooner has been right in the center of this growth, extending our breadth of expertise in ways that allow us to help more people than ever before!
Here are 5 things you might not know […]
You down with O/PT? Wait, I know what a PT is and does, but what about an OT? Occupational therapist, Natalie Black OT, MOT, joins the pod today to discuss with Dan Miriovsky and Paul Gagliano the similarities and differences between physical and occupational therapy.
Astym® is a manual therapy technique that uses specialized instruments to apply pressure along dysfunctional muscles, tissues and tendons. Research continues to show that Astym is an effective, non-invasive way to promote the body’s natural healing process and improve function.
Astym can be applied on most areas of the body, but today we wanted to focus […]
Using your hands and wrists effectively requires a great deal of fine motor skill, meaning you need to be able to make small, coordinated movements to accomplish the daily tasks you call upon your hands to complete. When you suffer an injury to the hand or wrist, those fine motor skills are disrupted, and your […]
In celebration of Hand Therapy Month, we asked Spooner’s Director of Hand Therapy, Ty Pehrson, MOTR/L, CHT, to walk you through everything you need to know about the world of custom splinting and what to expect when visiting a Spooner hand therapist.
You most likely have seen splints in a variety of local drug stores. […]
Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy… Navigating the differences between healthcare professionals and specialized therapists can get a bit confusing! This April during Occupational Therapy Month, we wanted to highlight the occupational therapy profession and all the amazing work occupational therapists do in their communities.
Our team of hand therapists at […]
