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…
Should I Go to Physical Therapy If I’m in Too Much Pain? By Tyler Guymon, DPT Buckeye Clinic Manager and Physical Therapist “I am going to cancel today; I am in too much pain to come in.” We hear this every now and then at AzOPT. During the course of your rehabilitation program, you may…
Common Types of Dizziness and Vertigo By Tyler Guymon, DPT AZOPT Buckeye Clinic Manager and Doctor of Physical Therapy If you have ever woken up one day experiencing symptoms of dizziness and vertigo without knowing why, you are not alone. While many cases of dizziness and vertigo can be traced to a specific incident, many…
Five Stretches You Should Perform Before Hiking By Tyler Guymon, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist Originally posted Jan., 2013 Count me as one of those individuals who moved to Arizona for the weather! In fact, one of the main reasons I decided to relocate my family from the Northwest was the sheer amount of fun outdoor…
What is Dry Needling and How Can it Help Me? By Tyler Guymon, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist On October 22, 2013, the Arizona State Physical Therapy Board determined that Dry Needling is within the scope of physical therapy practice and can be implanted by licensed physical therapists throughout the state of Arizona. So what is…
Training Tips for Running Long Distance Races by Tyler Guymon PT, DPT Cert. DN AZOPT Buckeye Clinic Manager 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…
Backpack Back Pain: Protecting Your Child’s Back from Their Own Backpacks It is the time of year again when we trade our kid’s swimming suits and flip flops for uniforms and backpacks. The beginning of the school year brings with it an increase in back pain by school-aged children. Unfortunately, many of our children suffer…
Pregnancy and Back Pain: What You Can Do To Help By Tyler Guymon, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist I am very blessed to be the father of four beautiful children. But, as most people know, I would not have accomplished this great achievement without my wonderful wife. Confidently I will say that while my wife would…
Stop Back Pain Now By Tyler Guymon, DPT, Cert DN AZOPT Buckeye Clinic Manager Back pain is a major problem for many people. It can come in different ways – as a small, nagging injury, or worse, a debilitating condition. Regardless of its severity, back pain is a nuisance that affects our lives and our…
