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As kids, we imagine firefighters as heroes rushing into burning buildings to save lives, ending with cheers of gratitude. What we rarely consider is the immense strength, stamina, and mental focus required to dedicate oneself to this high-risk, public service profession. Just as professional athletes need to keep themselves healthy […]
Spooner Buckeye Clinic Director Stefanie Reid, MPT, DPT, has built an impressive career in physical therapy spanning multiple decades. Despite her many titles, some of her most meaningful contributions have been to her community and the organizations she supports. As a member of the National Board […]
Facing the challenges of limb loss, both physically and emotionally, can be overwhelming. Physical therapy provides personalized support and practical approaches to help ease the transition. The goal is to assist with pain management, improve mobility, and help individuals regain confidence to move better and feel better. We’re sitting down with […]
Scoliosis is a disease that affects 2-3% of the American population. Many early adolescents are diagnosed every year, and this can be scary for them – especially if they are only presented with surgery to treat it first.
In recognition of Scoliosis Awareness Month, we talked to Taylor, who has been treated by John Kline, […]
As we celebrate Mother’s Day this month, it’s an opportune time to delve into the journey of women’s health, particularly focusing on pelvic floor wellness across the many stages women will experience in their lifetime.
Women can be empowered through tangible education and care provided by pelvic floor therapists at Spooner […]
By: Emily Stafford, PT, DPT, CAFS, FAFS
The first post-partum bowel movements can be anxiety-inducing and, to add to the emotional hurdle, the movement itself can be literally hard. Let’s break down some factors that go into those first few trips to the bathroom after you give birth.
Hormones: You probably know that your estrogen and […]
By: Stephanie Gilboy, PT, DPT, Cert. VRS
BPPV, or benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, is caused by the displacement of otoconia in your inner ear.
Now, otoconia have been referred to as “crystals” or “rocks.” So, if you have heard those terms at any point, their real name is otoconia, but we will refer to them as rocks […]
By: Peter Gorman, PT, DPT, CSCS
You can treat several different types of arthritis through physical therapy. Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Gout are all different types of arthritis that affect the body differently and result in different types of pain. Physical therapists are movement specialists who can treat a range of […]
By: Anthony Celio, PT, DPT, and Eric Brown, PT, DPT, COMT, OCS
While the symptoms for sciatica typically occur down your leg, the root cause of it is higher up your kinetic chain. Sciatica is most commonly the result of nerve root compression. This can occur in your lumbar spine by a disc, like […]
Having a provider who understands your sport is vital to receive care tailored to help you return to play. We spoke with Spooner Coppell physical therapist McKenna Stockton, PT, DPT, about her experience as a NCAA All-American gymnast and how that shaped her as a physical therapist:
