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Injuries

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?

2024-10-29T11:37:43-07:00

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?2024-10-29T11:37:43-07:00
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
28 12, 2023

Do You Have Plantar Fasciitis?

2024-10-29T11:37:46-07:00

By: Torrey Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, CSCS, and John Kline, PT, DPT, CSCS, FAFS

The plantar fascia is dense connective tissue at the bottom of your foot that runs from the base of your toes all the way to your heel. It helps you have an arch when you walk.

Your plantar fascia and […]

Do You Have Plantar Fasciitis?2024-10-29T11:37:46-07:00
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