How Physical Therapy Can Support You Through Depression No one chooses depression. It often arrives quietly, building over time or appearing when life feels overwhelming. It can affect how you think, feel, and move through your day. Many people experience symptoms such as persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed, changes in…
Why Physical Therapy Is More Than Just a Massage Some patients come to physical therapy with the expectation that their treatment will primarily involve massage. It’s not uncommon for first-time visitors to ask, “When will I get my massage?” or to believe that a massage alone will resolve their pain. While massage therapy can provide…
The Pitcher’s Shoulder: Common Injuries and How Physical Therapy Can Help Who doesn’t like baseball? The distinct sound of the bat hitting the ball just right. The smell of hot dogs and popcorn. The joyful noise kids make when they see their favorite players. Baseball is America’s pastime, which is why most of our kids…
How Can You Tell If Your Shoulder Pain is Serious? A shoulder quiz to get started: Are you experiencing discomfort when raising your arms? Can you easily perform tasks like reaching for pants or using the toilet? Do daily activities such as grooming or household chores cause pain? Does dressing yourself involve altering your movements…
Should I Start Physical Therapy Before Surgery? We hear it all the time – “I’m having surgery anyways.” “I’ll wait until after surgery.” “It hurts to move now so you can’t really help me.” But the truth is, pre-operative rehabilitation (or pre-hab), can be just as important as the surgery. Read on to find out…
The Role of Physical Therapy in COVID-19 Recovery by Pamela Guevarra, PT, DPT, CCI, Cert. D.N. AzOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Researchers and healthcare professionals continue to learn more each day about the coronavirus that has uprooted our daily lives. While more is still to be learned, one thing for certain is the role physical therapy…
Using Physical Therapy to Help Relieve Pain and Ailments Following a Pregnancy: How my Own Personal Experiences Guide my Perspective By Pamela G.Guevarra, PT, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist My husband and I waited patiently for years to have a baby. When our doctor told us we were pregnant with twins, like most families of multiples,…
Unusual Causes of Low Back Pain By Pamela Guevarra, PT, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist There is no one, specific cause of low back pain. Several reasons, including a herniated disc pushing on a nerve, the normal aging process (osteoarthritis), and faulty posture, can contribute to pain in the low back. These are only a few…
Incorporating Proper Body Mechanics By Pamela Guevarra,PT, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist Often times, patients will ask me if the combination of physical therapy and exercise will be enough to heal their neck or back problems. Don’t get me wrong, treatment by a physical therapist and a specialized home exercise program contribute heavily and play a…
Are You A Sloucher? By Pamela Guevarra, PT, DPT AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist “Sit Tall!” “Straighten up!” “Stop slouching!” Do these sound familiar? Some of you may hear this frequently while working, playing video games and now, even texting. These constant reminders feel like nagging, and can be very irritating, BUT…. they are right! If…
