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What Should My Warm-up Look Like? – Running Edition
Shoes are laced up, earbuds are in, and your music playlist is set to “Beast Mode.” The time has finally come, and you’re ready to hit the pavement for your run! Just as you’re about to set off, a faint voice in the back of your head whispers, “Um… shouldn’t you warm-up first?” Not only are you annoyed by your[…]
Spooner Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale by the local community and the Scottsdale Progress. Thank you to everyone who voted and congratulations to our Scottsdale team on this achievement!
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4 Active Getaways to Take This Holiday Season
It’s the most magical time of the year. This calls for a weekend getaway full of hot chocolate, cozy campfires, and snowball fights. Whether you want to hit the slopes or hike in the Valley sunshine, Arizona has beautiful spots all across the state for you to visit. Stay active and get outside this winter by traveling to these Arizona[…]
4 Exercises to Help You Run Faster
Do you have a need for speed? A thirst for a quicker burst? A curiosity for more velocity? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
As a runner, there’s no better feeling then checking the clock at the end of a sprint or long-distance run and realizing you’ve shaved a healthy chunk off your personal record![…]
So, You Just Had A Prostatectomy… Now What?
1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Spooner physical therapist Cara Morrison, PT, DPT, a pelvic floor specialist says, “I think that in itself is really eye-opening. It’s really common. It’s also one of the most treatable cancers if it is caught early.”
“I didn’t know much about the pelvic health specialty practice for men[…]
Why I Love Being A Pediatric Physical Therapist
You know how the saying goes: “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” This rings true for our pediatric specialty group here at Spooner Physical Therapy. We talked with some of our team to find out what they love about being a pediatric physical therapist and found quite a few[…]
Stand Proud and Walk Tall: Improve Your Posture with Good Standing and Walking Mechanics
Not too long ago we discussed the importance of sitting posture and how to achieve it. Now, we talk with Paul Ramos (aka “Sarge”), PTA, FAFS about achieving proper posture while you are standing and walking. Posture and walking mechanics play a huge role when it comes to improving stamina and gait, and an often-overlooked aspect of our health[…]
Road to Becoming a Physical Therapist – Garrett Johnson
Sometimes, the paths we take to get to where we’re at are more traditional, simple, and straightforward. Other times, these paths take so many twists and turns that when we look back, it’s astonishing that we can still remember anything about it.
We recently sat down to talk with Garrett Johnson, PT, DPT, Clinic Director at Spooner. Garrett joined the military[…]
What are you thankful for?
Here at Spooner, we have a commitment to treating the whole person, mind, body, and spirit. In our current environment, every one of us could use a friendly reminder to count the blessings all around us, no matter how big or small. We can all agree this year[…]
Keeping Up With Your Home Exercise Program
Did you know research shows only 35% of physical therapy patients fully adhere to their plans of care?1
That number is far too low. Fully adhering to the plan of care means going to every appointment, being proactive about your physical therapy, and completing the home exercise program in its entirety. Home Exercise Programs (HEPs) are crucial on the path[…]
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