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3 Steps to Starting Your Fitness Journey
Want a healthier lifestyle, but unsure on where or how to start integrating more movement into your life? Whether you are beginning a new fitness journey, starting a new workout program, joining a fitness group, or planning on getting back on track with the workouts you used to do regularly but it’s been a while (a COVID while), it’s a[…]
10 Fun Facts About Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy… Navigating the differences between healthcare professionals and specialized therapists can get a bit confusing! This April during Occupational Therapy Month, we wanted to highlight the occupational therapy profession and all the amazing work occupational therapists do in their communities.
Our team of hand therapists at Spooner North Phoenix’s say, “It[…]
Fighting Parkinson’s Disease with Physical Therapy and Exercise
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 against Parkinson’s.
What is the main[…]
Spooner Awarded Best Place for Physical Therapy in West Valley 2021
We were recently named the 2021 Best Place for Physical Therapy in the West Valley by the local community and the West Valley View. Thank you to everyone who voted, and congratulations to our West Valley teams – Avondale and Goodyear!
Cut Out the Burnout: Mental Health Strategies for the Clinician
“I’m only one athletic trainer, I can’t get to you all.” – Feelings of frustration
“Another parent calling me about their son trying to play on Friday when he’s not ready to play?” – Feelings of anger
“When is the season over? I am so worn down.” – Feelings of being tired
“I[…]
Brain Injury Awareness Month: How Physical Therapy Plays a Role in Your Recovery
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 the path to recovery.
What is[…]
Avoiding Youth Basketball Injuries – A Note to Youth Athletes from a Physical Therapist
Youth sports are definitely fun, and they can also be demanding on a young athlete’s body. Basketball is a great example of this. A high performing basketball player must have strength, speed, agility, verticality, endurance, quick reactionary time and excellent eye-hand coordination. Athletes generally spend a majority of their practice (both off season and in season) working on these aspects[…]
Spooner Ahwatukee awarded 2020 Best Place for Physical Therapy
We are excited to announce that we were recently named the 2020 Best Place for Physical Therapy in Ahwatukee by the local community and Ahwatukee Foothills News for the third consecutive year. Thank you to everyone who voted and congratulations to our Ahwatukee team on this achievement!
Penni, an Ahwatukee patient said, “I have had several injuries[…]
Game Ready: Get a Leg Up on the Competition
Whether you are playing in a soccer match or taking a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood, efficient and functional movement throughout all three planes of motion allows our bodies to move the way they are meant to move.
Kim Wolf King, PT, DPT, is not only a physical therapist at Spooner East Chandler, but she is also[…]
Celebrating Athletic Training Month: Get to Know Nick Thomas
The month of March brings about National Athletic Training Month, an initiative to acknowledge and celebrate athletic trainers everywhere. This year’s slogan? “ATs are essential to healthcare!”
No matter the sport, age, or level, athletic trainers (ATs) play a pivotal role in the success of athletes, on and off the field. In celebration of the profession and the important work athletic trainers do every day, we talked with our very own Nick[…]
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