Author Archives: Meghann La Marca, PT, DPT

Sitting is the New Smoking by Meghann LaMarca, DPT AzOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy Smoking comes with inherent risks everyone can agree upon – cancer, breathing, and coughing, to name a few. But sitting for long periods of time, especially behind a computer or the wheel of a car, can also create numerous health…

Cupping and It’s Benefits By Meghann La Marca, DPT AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Cupping, also known as Myofascial Decompression, is a type of alternative therapy that originated in China in 241 AD. However, it became more mainstream following the 2016 Summer Olympics. You may remember seeing circular marks all over Michael Phelps’ back. This gave…