By: Khristian McGinley, PT, DPT
It is common for parents and caregivers to hear that toe walking in children is “normal” and that their child will naturally “grow out of it.” The reality is that there is always an underlying reason that a […]
By: Jarad Brisbin, PT, DPT, CAFS
In sport and in daily life, it is impossible to entirely prevent injuries, as there are too many variables outside of our control. However, it is important to control the variables that we can because when ignored they can lead to injury or athlete breakdown. Proper sleep and recovery, balanced […]
By: Jarad Brisbin, PT, DPT, CAFS
JJ’s popped knee moments after it happened.
Returning to sport following a traumatic injury can be a tricky process, no matter the injury. There is no “protocol” or template to follow, there are countless variables to account […]
By: Alix Ungaretti, PT, DPT, CSCS
When the first thing you see is the steam coming off of the water, dew clinging to the lane lines, and you hear the gentle pulsing of the water into the gutters, guided by the winds of the morning, there is always the thought of “how is coach making […]
by: Cassie Olson, PT, DPT, Spooner Ahwatukee
Flag football has long been excluded from the typical list of sports, particularly for women, even though the sport provides many benefits for athletes. Athletes gain skills in teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving, as well as the physical benefits that come with exercise and nutrition. Specifically, athletes learn […]
By Chip Gosewisch, CSCS, RSCC, FRCms and Bekah Hibbert, MS, ATC
When it comes to the throwing arm, many variables contribute to an athlete’s continued development. Stance, arm slot, and hand placement are just a few examples that may change over the course of an athlete’s career. One thing that does not change, regardless […]
by Austin Kitteringham, CSCS, FIT Trainer and Emily Rocawich, PT, DPT, CSCS, Spooner East Chandler
A cancer diagnosis can be life changing! Days can quickly become filled with doctors’ appointments, imaging, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, on-going cancer management, and follow-up care. Exercise, nutrition and physical therapy are not necessarily your first priority when considering management […]
Throughout this series, we’ve covered musculoskeletal disorders, the opioid epidemic, why painkillers are so addicting, where the majority of disabilities originate from, and challenges navigating the healthcare system. But one question is left, what can we do about it? As it turns out, there is quite a lot, both at an industry level and […]
Author: Jessica Krehbiel, PT, DPT, Spooner Fountain Hills
As physical therapists we are always looking to grow and learn in an effort to better serve our patients, and to be able to reach different populations and address different injuries and concerns within our communities. Specialization and certification in different areas of practice is […]
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer is also the second leading cause of death in women in the United States. According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the […]
