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Everything You Need to Know About Pre-Pointe Assessments
From ballet slippers to pointe shoes. Getting the all-clear to dance ‘en pointe’ is one of the biggest rites of passage for young dancers. While it is an exciting time, it is also important to ensure the dancers are 100% ready to progress onto pointe. Graduating to pointe technique is not just something that happens overnight. Let’s run through what[…]
Carpal Tunnel & Cubital Tunnel: How to Combat these Common Office Threats
You have spent the last 6 hours at your desk with your eyes glued to the computer, your hands typing nonstop on the keyboard, and your back hunched over. You notice that your wrist is starting to ache, and your fingers are starting to tingle, causing you to slow down, stop to shake out your hands and not move as[…]
7 Offseason Training Tips for Mountain Bikers
The days are shorter, the temperatures are lower, and the cascade of riders who once flooded the trails has now dwindled down to those that can brave the cooler temperatures. For most mountain bikers, the winter months serve as the offseason: a chance to rest up, recharge the batteries, and quite literally take your foot off the[…]
Celebrating Women In Sports
by Rebekah Hibbert MS, ACT, Spooner Director of Sports Medicine
Today is National Women in Sports Day, a day that celebrates the “accomplishments of female athletes, a day to recognize the influence of sports participation for women and girls, and a day to honor both the progress we’ve made as well as the continuing struggle for equality for[…]
5 Simple Golf-Specific Exercises for Older Adults
It’s all in the hips. In order to generate power in your golf swing, it is key to properly turn your hips. Will Whitlock, PT, DPT at our Spooner Sun Lakes clinic says, “One of most common issues I see with golfers is a lack of hip strength and mobility, which, at times, may lead to low back discomfort. As a result,[…]
What’s It Like to be a Physical Therapy Tech?
When it comes to their role within the clinic, physical therapy technicians wear a lot of different hats. They greet and accompany patients to the treatment area, help get them started with their therapy program, guide patients through exercises, assist with various measurements and modalities, order supplies, keep the clinic clean and organized, and much more! Additionally, they assist with[…]
PSCs: The Key to Everyone’s Success
If we asked you to think of your physical therapy team, who comes to mind? We’re guessing you conjured up a mental image of your physical therapist, your technician, and maybe even yourself. However, there’s another vital member of that team that is often overlooked, the front desk staff.
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Why My Clients Train Me
By Brian Schulte, CSCS, FAFS
Spooner Coordinator of FIT
I already know what you’re thinking: “Brian, your clients pay for you to exercise?” Yes, that’s exactly what I am saying. I should preface myself by saying that not ALL of my clients “train me.” But some of them do, and for very specific reasons. Allow me to provide some clarity…
For those[…]
Road to Becoming a Physical Therapist – Torrey Foster
We recently sat down to talk with Spooner physical therapist Torrey Foster, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAFS. Torrey has served as an invaluable member of the Spooner team for 18 years and a Clinic Director at multiple locations! Join us as we learn more about Torrey’s journey becoming a physical therapist and where he is today!
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The Dart Thrower’s Motion
Have you ever thought about your wrist movement throughout the day? Chances are, you haven’t. Believe it or not, most of the wrist movement in your day-to-day activities comes from the dart thrower’s motion. Spooner Ahwatukee’s Sharniece Pierce, OTD, OTR/L, CLT-UE, CAFS, MFDc, CPT, CSC explains the importance of the dart thrower’s motion and how it plays a bigger role[…]
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