A recent study found that in Arizona, parents who are OK with their kids playing football has declined by 15 percent. This is right in line with national trends in the sport: The National Federation of High School Associations has found a two percent decline in football participation.
One reason for the decline? Growing fears of […]
Let’s just call it like it is: Carrying and delivering a baby is a traumatic experience. Yes, it’s first and foremost a beautiful, awe-inspiring experience, one that brings purpose, joy and love. So. Much. Love.
But it also causes trauma, especially to a woman’s entire body (and sometimes to her mental state), and in particular, to […]
Being a parent comes with all sorts of surprises—some exciting, some daunting, and some just plain scary. Along with your supportive team of family members, friends, doctors, clergy members and others, pediatric physical therapists are here to help you navigate some of parenting’s crazy curve balls.
One condition we treat a lot of infants for in […]
With our climate and variety of road routes and trails, Arizona is a great place to be if you’re into cycling or mountain biking. Here at Spooner Physical Therapy, we see quite a few cyclists and mountain bikers and love to help them get stronger and recover from all kinds of bicycle injuries.
Some of the […]
You already know that having a baby creates lasting change—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yet, it can still feel tricky and daunting to settle into your “new normal” as a new mom.
That new normal includes changes in the way your body moves and feels, and it may even include pain at this point in your journey. […]
It can happen in a heartbeat: One moment you’re doing a typical task at work, and the next, you’ve become injured, unable to continue to work and possibly needing surgery or other medical treatment. It’s a journey of repair, recovery and rebuilding that can take weeks or even months, and that can at times feel […]
“After someone experiences an amputation, they often don’t understand that their mobility or functional goals can be achieved. It seems so far off. But it can be achieved — with hard work. And that’s where we come in. We want to help them be as active as they desire.”
These words are […]
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, […]
The three months following the delivery of your newborn – known as the “Fourth Trimester” – is without a doubt one of the most challenging times for new mothers. You’re recovering from delivery, possibly a c-section. You’re caring for a newborn and possibly struggling to breastfeed and understand their new body. And, you’re adapting to […]
Having a baby changes your world – and your body. As you prepare to have a child, and in the months and years that follow your birth experience, your body will continue to change. It’s a journey that all mothers go through, rather than a process with a defined start and end date. At Spooner, […]
