Understanding Pain: A Complex and Subjective Experience “It REALLY hurts.” Pain is a tough subject. It is subjective. Not to say that your pain is not real or to say something does not REALLY hurt. However, pain can be perpetuated, magnified, and catastrophized based on your perspective and attitude towards your pain experience. My Personal…
Physical Therapy and Concussions: What You Need to Know About Recovery If you or your child plays sports, you have probably heard the word concussion many times. Concussions can happen in football, soccer, basketball, hockey, cheerleading, gymnastics, and many other sports. They can also happen outside of sports from falls, bike accidents, playground injuries, or…
How Physical Activity Improves Brain Health Most people know that regular exercise is good for their heart, muscles, and joints. But did you know it can also improve brain health? Research shows that regular physical activity helps keep your brain healthy at every stage of life. Exercise can improve attention, memory, learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.…
The Hidden Benefits of Plyometrics Training We all know the benefits to staying healthy through exercise. However, knowing what specific exercises are needed to accomplish our goals is often challenging. A quick online search is overwhelming, with results varying from cardio to lifting weights to body weight and stretching exercises. It’s confusing to figure out…
How Chronic Stress Quietly Changes Your Body—and How Physical Therapy Can Help Everyone experiences stress. While we often think of it as something that only affects our minds, ongoing stress can have a significant impact on the body as well. When stress lasts for weeks, months, or even years, it can affect how your muscles,…
Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists – What’s the Difference? There are many misconceptions regarding the similarities and differences between physical therapy, chiropractors and massage therapy. Patients often believe they are the same thing. In fact, the three professions have very different theories regarding the preferred method of treatment, the benefits of each treatment, and the…
Preventing Overuse Injuries from Pistol Shooting Tips for Maintaining Accuracy, Performance, and Long-Term Joint Health Written by Dr. Damon Grandy, PT, DPT, COMT, CKTP, TPI-C FBI Qualified Pistol Shooter Whether you shoot for self-defense training, law enforcement or military duties, competitive shooting, or recreational target practice, repetitive pistol shooting can place significant stress on your…
What is Osteoarthritis? Your primary care physician diagnosed you with Osteoarthritis and now you’re wondering, “what is that?” More importantly, what are your options? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition in adults that results from the progressive wearing down of your joint tissue. This process is not to be confused with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), which…
How Does Nutrition Affect My Physical Therapy? Often time’s patients will ask if the food they eat before and after their physical therapy appointments will affect their rehabilitation results. Regardless of whether you are healing from a surgery, recovering from a sprain, or managing chronic pain – yes, the food and drink you consume does…
5 Training Tips for Long Distance Running in Arizona It’s the perfect time in Arizona to enjoy the outdoors! And if you are like me, you too are trying to be more active and healthy this year. One common outdoor activity here in the Valley of the Sun is running. On any given day you…
