We’ve all heard it… shoulder pain must mean that your young volleyball player has a cartilage tear or a rotator cuff injury. Maybe they’re just experiencing growing pains and have been told they must deal with it. You’ve already taken some time off in an attempt to rest the shoulder. You’ve tried ice and some […]
Did you know you can reap the benefits of physical therapy without having a referral from a physician? Yep, that’s right. With direct access, patients can access physical therapy services for evaluation and treatment without having a physician referral. Arizona is one of 20 states with no restrictions or limitations whatsoever for […]
Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT and Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC join together once again for the final portion of the four part series focused on ankle dorsiflexion. They dive deep into the great toe and midfoot, as well as discuss a few functional exercises to assist with putting it all together.
From a student to a physical therapist and clinic director to her current role as a compliance officer, Alicia Dulaney, PT, DPT, NCS, has continued to learn and grow at Spooner to get to where she is today. Join us as we sit down with Alicia to learn about her journey and […]
Having a baby is an exciting time! Your friends, family, and coworkers are all anxious to shower you with love, gifts, and ample amounts of advice and suggestions. With the slew of information and feedback you’re receiving, it can be a bit confusing to know what you should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes […]
Picture this – While exercising, you notice pain and a little stiffness in the bottom of your right foot. The pain starts off small, so you ignore it, but it continues to get worse over time. You take a couple days off, […]
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 […]
Part three of the discussion on ankle dorsiflexion will leave, the listeners, with some awesome treatment application nuggets. Hint, there will be a fourth as there is still much more to cover. Paul Gagliano, PT, DPT is joined on today’s episode by Dan Miriovsky, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC
Covid-19 has had a huge effect on sports over these past 6 months. While everyone is excited to see athletes get back on to the fields and courts, there is concern that all this uncertainty has left some athletes susceptible to increased risk of injury. We won’t have all the data until after the seasons […]
We’ve all seen it. The athlete in the gym or running outdoors with tape running in all directions. Maybe you’ve seen them across the shoulder, around the knee cap, or on back of calves and wondered, “What is that stuff?” It’s certainly not the ACE wrap we grew up with back in the day… Does […]
