Call Us Today! 602-559-9700  |  info@spoonerpt.com

Call Us Today! 602-559-9700  |  info@spoonerpt.com

Call Us Today! 602-559-9700  |  info@spoonerpt.com

Exercise

7 11, 2024

Return to Run

2024-11-07T11:28:44-07:00

By: Cassidy Hammons, PT, DPT

Returning 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, […]

Return to Run2024-11-07T11:28:44-07:00
31 10, 2024

Movement: The Key to Improved Mobility and Reduced Pain

2024-10-31T12:26:26-07:00

By Christy Shaft, PT

When recovering from an injury or dealing with chronic pain, staying active outside the physical therapy clinic can be daunting. However, consistent, gentle movement and practices like yoga can be powerful allies on the path to recovery. Whether you’re managing pain, building strength, or regaining mobility, integrating these practices at home […]

Movement: The Key to Improved Mobility and Reduced Pain2024-10-31T12:26:26-07:00
14 03, 2024

Warming Up the Overhead Athlete

2024-10-29T11:37:41-07:00

By: Brian Bettner, PT, DPT, and Tanner Chitwood, PT, DPT

Between the time restrictions and demands of practices and competitions, finding a couple of minutes to fit in a true total body pre sport warm-up can seem impossible. Today’s athletes are taking on an incredible amount of load through their bodies- head to toe- […]

Warming Up the Overhead Athlete2024-10-29T11:37:41-07:00
22 02, 2024

The Pickleblog, Vol. 2

2024-10-29T11:37:42-07:00

By: Parker Hirsch, PT, DPT, FAS

Pickleball is gaining more and more popularity. And, as with any sport, injuries are on the rise.

It was estimated that Americans would spend up to $400 million in healthcare costs associated with a pickleball injury, and this cost is expected to rise as the sport gains popularity.

Pickleball requires you […]

The Pickleblog, Vol. 22024-10-29T11:37:42-07:00
4 01, 2024

How to Start Weightlifting

2024-12-09T17:25:24-07:00

By: Landon Davis, CSCS, FRCms

Anyone can weightlift. But where do you start? And why would you? Weightlifting has a multitude of benefits, ranging from:

  • Improves overall health- including heart, cardiovascular, muscle, and bone
  • Builds muscular strength
  • Improves bone density (Before age 25)
  • Maintains bone density (After age 25)
  • Decreases risk of falls as you age
  • […]

How to Start Weightlifting2024-12-09T17:25:24-07:00
7 12, 2023

Pre-season Ankle Care For The Youth Athlete

2024-10-29T11:37:47-07:00

By: James Beasley, PT, DPT, CSCS

Ankle injuries, and specifically ankle sprains, are the most common injury seen in youth sports. Over 300,000 ankle sprains occur yearly in high school athletes alone, with data showing that the rate of ankle sprains is increasing yearly, particularly in non-contact sports.

As a foot and ankle specialist, the most […]

Pre-season Ankle Care For The Youth Athlete2024-10-29T11:37:47-07:00
25 05, 2023

Male Athletes and the Pelvic Floor  

2024-10-29T11:38:01-07:00

By: Carrie Yaeger, PT, DPT, PRPC

The pelvic floor is often attributed as an issue that solely affects female athletes. This is not the case. Males, like females, have pelvic floors that work to help them perform athletically. However, it is largely overlooked.

The male pelvic floor is a group of 10 muscles that spans the […]

Male Athletes and the Pelvic Floor  2024-10-29T11:38:01-07:00
11 05, 2023

Post-Partum Return to Sport

2024-10-29T11:38:01-07:00

By: Sara Gagliano, PT, DPT, CLT-UE

Recovering from childbirth takes time. Not only do your tissues have to heal, but you also have to regain strength and functionality in your muscles.

There are many factors that will impact your recovery time: if you gave birth vaginally or through a Cesarean section, if you experienced […]

Post-Partum Return to Sport2024-10-29T11:38:01-07:00
20 04, 2023

5 Strength Exercises for Runners

2024-10-29T11:38:03-07:00

By: 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 […]

5 Strength Exercises for Runners2024-10-29T11:38:03-07:00
23 02, 2023

4 Stability Exercises for Dancers

2024-10-29T11:38:07-07:00

By: Kim Wolf-King, PT, DPT

There is no doubt that dance is a sport, but, first and foremost, dance is a performance. Dancers are experts at making their craft look effortless and beautiful- even if they are in pain or injured. However, if they dance too long on an injury, the time away […]

4 Stability Exercises for Dancers2024-10-29T11:38:07-07:00