What is Aquatic Therapy and How it Helps by Jordan Ribota, PT, DPT AzOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy Aquatic therapy, quite simply put, is using the physical qualities of water (or a pool in most cases) as a form of rehab or exercise. ...
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Strength Training is for Everyone, Regardless of Age By JD Fields, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert DN AzOPT Glendale Clinic Manager and Doctor of Physical Therapy Exercise is an important aspect of overall health and wellness. The American College of Sports ...
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Ergonomics for Remote Working by Miriam Zveitel, DPT AzOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy More people than ever are working from home and/or sitting at a desk throughout the day. With such a sudden change, you may not have an ideal desk set ...
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Awareness is Key to Eliminate Stress-Induced Tension by Cassidy Cooney, DPT AzOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Have you been stressed lately? Honestly, I know that I have. These past months have been epic in regard to changes in lifestyle and the ...
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Aquatic vs Land Therapy – What is the Difference? by Bobbi Michels, PT, DPT Kids Place West Pediatric Physical Therapist Aquatic physical therapy, like land-based physical therapy, is part of the physical medicine and rehabilitation specialty ...
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Indiba Therapy – Revitalizing Lives by Brooke Smith, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, Cert DN, CCI AzOPT Goodyear Clinic Manager As an evidence-based practice, we are always evolving and learning the best manual therapy techniques, exercise protocols, and ...
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Creating Your Own Soft Tissue Work By Rina Ishii, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Most are familiar with the acronym RICE to help with pain after an injury – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevate. While there are many benefits to following ...
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The Role of Social Media in Pain Management by Brooke Smith, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT AZOPT Goodyear Clinic Manager and Doctor of Physical Therapy Often in the clinic, I hear patients tell me “I really thought my pain would just go away,” or “I ...
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Don’t Let an Ankle Sprain Keep You From Moving by JD Fields, DPT, OCS AZOPT Glendale Clinic Manager One of the more common injuries we encounter at AZOPT is ankle sprains. Most think ankle sprains only can happen during sports or high-level ...
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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 ...
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