Surgery can be a daunting prospect, so it’s natural to wonder, “Are there things I can do to avoid or delay surgery?” To quickly satisfy your curiosity the answer is “Yes.” Physical therapy is one way you can avoid or delay surgery, but the circumstances have to be right.
Did you know you can reap the benefits of physical therapy without having a referral from a physician? Yep, that’s right. With direct access, patients can access physical therapy services for evaluation and treatment without having a physician referral. Arizona is one of 20 states with no restrictions or limitations whatsoever for […]
There’s nothing quite like watching your little one(s) grow up before your eyes. One minute, you’re helping retrieve their favorite cereal from the top-shelf in the pantry; then all of sudden, they’re as tall as you, leaving you to question your own stature and whether or not this is even your child anymore…
Just as parents have to adjust to this rapid […]
We all remember hearing it growing up, “chin up, shoulders back.” Good posture isn’t just for family photos, there are real impacts to overall health that result from hunched shoulders. Our daily lives shape our posture and letting bad posture persist makes it more difficult to correct as the muscles in your body are retrained […]
Osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 million women worldwide. As we near the end of Bone and Joint Action Week we want to provide you with some tips for keeping active with Osteoporosis. We know that exercise is beneficial for bone health but when it comes to osteoporosis you’ll find greater success and longevity if […]
Picture this – While exercising, you notice pain and a little stiffness in the bottom of your right foot. The pain starts off small, so you ignore it, but it continues to get worse over time. You take a couple days off, […]
It’s Bone and Joint Health Action Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness about bone and joint conditions and how to prevent, manage, and treat them. More than half of the America population, 54% of adults over 18 are affected by musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, back pain, hip pain, or osteoporosis. One in […]
Individuals who have breast cancer can often experience a common side effect, lymphedema. This is a condition that can cause pain, discomfort, and an inability for certain areas of your body to move and function properly. It is important to seek medical attention to assess and treat the effects of lymphedema in order to alleviate symptoms […]
It is common to be prescribed physical therapy to help you recover from surgery. But did you know it is beneficial to go to physical therapy before your procedure too? Let’s talk about pre-habilitation, or prehab.
Prehab is commonly prescribed prior to surgery by your physician. In fact, it is starting […]
Every year, golf companies come out with their latest and greatest in equipment. Drivers offering 10 extra yards, more forgiving irons, better golf balls promising increased ball flight, the list goes on. Although getting a brand new driver is exciting, golfers have to understand that venture will only take them to a certain point. The […]
