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Did you know 800,000 people have a stroke in the United States each year? Stroke kills twice as many women as breast cancer does, making stroke the third leading cause of death for women. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of serious long-term disability. Quick […]
The LSVT BIG program is a holistic treatment approach that addresses not only movement patterns but also non-motor symptoms including emotional changes and cognitive changes that one develops with a neurological condition.
LSVT BIG first started as a specific protocol for the treatment of patients with Parkinson’s. As more research has become available, the studies […]
1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s Disease, and 60,000 people are newly diagnosed every year. In recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness Month, Spooner Desert Ridge’s Emily Stafford, PT, DPT, CAFS, FAFS gave us some insight on what patients with Parkinson’s can expect during physical therapy and why exercise is a necessity in the fight […]
Did you know at least 5.3 million Americans live with a TBI-related disability? That’s one in every 60 people. In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, Spooner Scottsdale’s Stephane Gilboy, PT, DPT shares some of what she has learned about treating patients with traumatic brain injuries and how physical therapy plays a vital role on […]
World Alzheimer’s Day takes place every year on September 21, as the primary day of awareness during September’s World Alzheimer’s Month which was established to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia. Alzheimer’s disease can be debilitating and can oftentimes go undiagnosed as we continue to see many more people that are affected […]
Every patient looks a little different, especially when it comes to neurological challenges presented by conditions like Parkinson’s disease. Therefore, we strive to take an individualized, whole-body approach to every patient. So, when individuals with Parkinson’s come to us to help them with issues such as an abnormal gait, […]
Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR!) is a comprehensive, research-based exercise and wellness program for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease. This program helps counteract the slow movements, freezing, postural dysfunction and other common symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease.
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that usually presents in movement limitations. Research has shown that proper […]
Falling is a high-risk accident affecting the 65-and-older population. In fact, one out of every three people age 65 or older may experience a fall every year. Certain medical conditions may lead to an increase in falling. Conditions such as vision changes due to macular degeneration or cataracts, can throw off your sense of balance. […]
Recently, a client came to us with severe pain in her hand and wrist. In fact, she was in so much pain that she tried to convince her doctor to fast-track her to the operating room. However, her doctor encouraged her to try therapy first.
Every treatment at Spooner begins with a thorough evaluation, and it […]
Parkinson’s disease effects a person’s motor function caused from issues within the nervous system and brain. The disease has slow ongoing effects that results tremors, stiff muscles, lack of controlled movements, loss of balance and inability to walk. The signs of Parkinson’s typically show in adults from 50-60 years old.
Alicia Dulaney, PT, DPT at Spooner […]
