It’s (finally!) cooled down here in Arizona and runners all over the Valley are hitting the streets and the trails. Many runners may have maintained a routine in the sizzling summer months and can now simply enjoy the gorgeous weather; others may be hitting the pavement after a few months off. Read on […]
Golf is a popular sport for all ages, but these days, the Baby Boomer generation is the one flooding the golf course. Many of these Boomers are newly retired or have one foot out the door. Many of them are enjoy golfing two to four times a week—and it’s easy to see why, […]
There are many benefits to running but it’s an activity can potentially lead to injury and muscle strain. Many runners perform a teeter-totter balancing act as they strive to put on more miles, quicken their pace, but also seek to limit pain throughout their training. Runners tend to experience discomfort and injury to their […]
Overuse injuries are caused by repetitive stress on the body and are more prevalent than ever in youth sports injuries. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), more than half of youth sports injuries are preventable. Sports are an important aspect of children’s physical and social development. Too much of anything is […]
What do physical therapy, athletic training and walking on the moon have in common? Okay, it’s a bit of a stretch, but the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill™ brings all three of these concepts together. Patients and athletes from all over the valley seek out the state-of-the-art anti-gravity treadmills to experience the unweighted technology that can […]
FIT Coordinator, Brian Schulte from Spooner Scottsdale has integrated his movement education and love for golf to provide a program to enhance a golfer’s skill and movement ability. The FIT (short for “Functional Integrated Training”) program bridges the gap from physical therapy to greater movement goals.
Although infrequent, limitations in insurance coverage cause some patients to […]
To everyone that competed in this year’s P.F Chang’s Rock and Roll runs- great job! It was a beautiful day for a run! As a Physical Therapist who was a competitive collegiate runner and has treated high school, collegiate, and professional runners, I wanted to share my insight with […]
Every year many of us step onto a golf course attempting to hit the ball farther, faster, and more accurately. Many people will spend thousands of dollars on equipment and course fees, even hundreds more on golf lessons, with hopes of improving their game. Unfortunately the latest technology of titanium alloy graphite composite driver cannot […]
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 […]
Have you been playing golf for many years and are starting to notice that your body does not bounce back from aches and pains the way it used to? One of the most attractive things about golf is that it is played long into the aging years of life. […]
