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10 Exercises to Improve Your Vertical Jump
By: Brian Schulte, CSCS, FAFS, FIT Coordinator
In sports, your vertical jump can be the deciding factor between a win and a loss. It can differentiate whether or not you secure that rebound, block that volleyball spike, or come down with that last second hail-mary. Furthermore, having a good vertical jump is often correlated with several other aspects of athletic ability[…]
Feeling Burned Out: Mental Health Strategies for You and Your Athlete
On December 5th, Spooner Sports Medicine will present a virtual seminar titled: “Feeling Burned Out: Mental Health Strategies for You and Your Athlete”. This event is designed to speak directly to athletic trainers and the daily challenges that athletic trainers are asked to overcome. However, all medical professionals will benefit from the conversation with take-aways that are universal to[…]
Spooner awarded 2020 Best Place for Physical Therapy in the East Valley
Spooner was named the 2020 Best Place for Physical Therapy in the East Valley by the local community and the East Valley Tribune. Thank you to everyone who voted, and congratulations to our East Valley teams, East Chandler and Uptown Chandler!
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Shoulder Pain in the Youth Volleyball Player – A Whole-Body Approach
We’ve all heard it… shoulder pain must mean that your young volleyball player has a cartilage tear or a rotator cuff injury. Maybe they’re just experiencing growing pains and have been told they must deal with it. You’ve already taken some time off in an attempt to rest the shoulder. You’ve tried ice and some stretching but you’ve seen little[…]
Spooner Glendale awarded 2020 Best Place for Physical Therapy in Glendale
We were recently named the 2020 Best Place for Physical Therapy in Glendale by the local community and the Glendale Star. Thank you to everyone who voted, and congratulations to our Glendale team for this achievement!
A Glendale patient said the staff “was friendly and caring from the appointment and check-in procedure through the discharge. Everyone[…]
What Is Direct Access and What Does It Mean For You
What is Direct Access?
Did you know you can reap the benefits of physical therapy without having a referral from a physician? Yep, that’s right. With direct access, patients can access physical therapy services for evaluation and treatment without having a physician referral. Arizona is one of 20 states with no restrictions or limitations whatsoever for treatment without a referral. 1
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Growing Pains: Sever’s Disease
There’s nothing quite like watching your little one(s) grow up before your eyes. One minute, you’re helping retrieve their favorite cereal from the top-shelf in the pantry; then all of sudden, they’re as tall as you, leaving you to question your own stature and whether or not this is even your child anymore…
Just as parents have to adjust to this rapid growth, children have to try and keep[…]
Road to Becoming an Occupational Therapist with Sharniece Pierce
For patients, navigating the differences between healthcare professionals such as occupational therapists, physical therapists, and athletic trainers can sometimes be tricky. We had an opportunity to dive into the role of occupational therapy with Sharniece Pierce, OTD, OTR/L, CPT, CSC, CLT-UE, CAFS, MFDc, an occupational therapist and hand therapist at our Spooner Ahwatukee clinic.
Sharniece was[…]
Road to Becoming a Compliance Officer
From a student to a physical therapist and clinic director to her current role as a compliance officer, Alicia Dulaney, PT, DPT, NCS, has continued to learn and grow at Spooner to get to where she is today. Join us as we sit down with Alicia to learn about her journey and what it takes to[…]
5 Myths About Pregnancy
Having a baby is an exciting time! Your friends, family, and coworkers are all anxious to shower you with love, gifts, and ample amounts of advice and suggestions. With the slew of information and feedback you’re receiving, it can be a bit confusing to know what you should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to your pregnancy.
In order to[…]
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