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Call Us Today! 602-559-9700 | info@spoonerpt.com
Call Us Today! 602-559-9700 | info@spoonerpt.com
Many of Spooner’s patients end up in our care due to a referral from a doctor referral, family member or friend. It makes sense. Most people who aren’t therapists may not immediately know where to go for help, so they take the easiest route to finding a therapist—which often means going with a referral from […]
If you’re like many of our patients, you may think your office set up at work is what you’re stuck with. After all, it’s not uncommon to start a new job, get assigned an uncomfortable desk and chair, and just leave it at that. There are many reasons for this: you may be busy, perhaps […]
If you are experiencing symptoms of dizziness, pressure in the ear, nausea, ringing in the ears, chronic headaches, or imbalance, it could be a sign of dysfunction in your Vestibular system. The good news is a therapist can help with Vestibular physical therapy in order to get you back to living […]
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 […]
If you’re like many individuals, you probably don’t give your pelvic floor a second thought. Your next question may be “what is the pelvic floor anyway?” People generally aren’t aware of this internal group of muscles until there is an issue presented in the form of incontinence, pain, unusual pressure “down […]
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 […]
Younger students often experience pain from carrying heavy backpacks. Lugging textbooks, folders, lunches, and drinks quickly adds extra weight, which can lead to strained necks from hunching over or lower back pain.
On average, a backpack should not weigh more than 10-15% of a person’s body weight. However, children from 6 years […]
Almost 3 million nonfatal work-related injuries were recorded in 2014. Workers’ compensation is insurance provided by employers that allow their employees access to medical care, including rehabilitation, following a work-related injury. The benefits may also include lost wages and other services that help them prepare for their return to work. However, […]
The most common cause of pain in golfers is in the lower back region, with national averages being around 70%. The cause for lower back pain in golfers is multifactorial with causation potential from swing flaws and/or physical limitations. A thorough evaluation by your golf teaching professional, including a physical screen, can assist in determining […]
