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Injuries

23 01, 2025

Caring for the Competitive Dancer Who Never Stops

2025-01-27T17:29:08-07:00

By: Kimberly Wolf King, PT, DPT

If you’re a competitive dancer, you know there’s no such thing as an off-season. Competitions, classes, conventions, company rehearsals, master classes—it’s a constant, year-round cycle. And while you might love every moment of it, that non-stop grind can take a serious toll on your body.

Unlike other athletes, dancers don’t […]

Caring for the Competitive Dancer Who Never Stops2025-01-27T17:29:08-07:00
4 12, 2024

How does PT help Climbers?

2024-12-04T17:15:25-07:00

By: Carly Szemerey PT, DPT

When I first grabbed a pair of climbing shoes in 2016, I had no idea how much it would change my life. From outdoor adventures to indoor sessions, climbing quickly became more than a hobby—it became a passion. Now, as a physical therapist and fellow climber, I’ve turned that passion […]

How does PT help Climbers?2024-12-04T17:15:25-07:00
14 11, 2024

Supporting Our Veterans: The Crucial Role of Physical Therapy

2024-11-14T12:32:19-07:00

By: Valentine Munoz-Sanchez, PT, DPT

Acknowledgement: To the Veterans or friends/family of Veterans reading this blog, THANK YOU for your service!

When veterans transition from active duty to civilian life, their challenges aren’t just about finding a new career or adjusting to a new lifestyle. For many, a significant physical and emotional toll is carried over […]

Supporting Our Veterans: The Crucial Role of Physical Therapy2024-11-14T12:32:19-07:00
16 10, 2024

Enhancing Your Golf Game: Injury Prevention and Effective Training

2024-10-29T11:37:28-07:00

By: Parker Hirsch, PT, DPT, FAS, Clinic Director Spooner Anthem

Did you know that 40% of amateur golfers and 60% of professionals experience injuries? Considering the average golfer takes about 20,000 swings a year, it’s no wonder injuries are common. As we age, the risk of injury increases, making it crucial to know how […]

Enhancing Your Golf Game: Injury Prevention and Effective Training2024-10-29T11:37:28-07:00
26 09, 2024

Return to Sports After Concussion: An Athlete’s Guide

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

By: Lauren Krasner Walsh, MS, AT, CSCS

What is a Sports-Related Concussion (SRC)?

Concussions are a common issue in sports, with around 3.8 million cases happening each year. Unfortunately, many concussions go unreported, especially at the high school level. It’s crucial to advocate for, and report head injuries as soon as possible. Early reporting can make a […]

Return to Sports After Concussion: An Athlete’s Guide2024-10-29T11:37:29-07:00
19 06, 2024

Treating Little League Elbow

2024-10-29T11:37:35-07:00

By: Chafin Payne, OTD, OTR/L

A growth plate is a soft portion of the bone, usually located at either end of the bone, and it helps bones form and grow. Your growth plates, like your bones, can be attached to tissues and tendons to help your body move throughout space.

When a muscle is connected to a […]

Treating Little League Elbow2024-10-29T11:37:35-07:00
6 06, 2024

Causes & Treatments for Trigger Finger

2024-10-29T11:37:36-07:00

By: Paige Rupiper, OTD, OTR/L

Your hands are essential to your life. Whether you are in pain or have a mobility limitation, any impairment to your hands or fingers can feel completely debilitating.

One condition that can cause both pain and limited mobility to your fingers is trigger finger.

Trigger finger occurs when there is inflammation of […]

Causes & Treatments for Trigger Finger2024-10-29T11:37:36-07:00
7 03, 2024

PT for Skateboarding

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

By: Ryan Bell, PTA, FAFS

I’ve been fortunate to spend my life skateboarding on and off. I got my first skateboard as a child, and, to this day, I still share the same passion about skateboarding.

It’s great going to the skateparks and seeing groups of skaters sending it and trying these big, new, innovative tricks. […]

PT for Skateboarding2024-10-29T11:37:41-07:00
8 02, 2024

Do You Have Patellar Tendonitis?

2024-12-26T16:41:23-07:00

By: Tanner Caughey, PT, DPT

Your knee is a complex joint comprised of many tendons that take on a great deal of impact with activity. At the very front of your knee, you have your kneecap, or your patella. You have a tendon- called the patellar tendon- that connects your kneecap to your tibia- aka […]

Do You Have Patellar Tendonitis?2024-12-26T16:41:23-07:00
11 01, 2024

Do You Have a Rotator Cuff Injury?

2024-10-29T11:37:45-07:00

By: Dillon Moeller, PT, DPT, FAFS

Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that cover your shoulder and allow it to move in all directions. Injuring this impacts your day-to-day life, but how do you know if you injured it?

Rotator cuff injuries can occur from repetitive stress, lifting heavy objects improperly, or […]

Do You Have a Rotator Cuff Injury?2024-10-29T11:37:45-07:00