Flexibility Archives - Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Staying Active While Maintaining Social Distancing

April 7, 2020 Ask the Therapist, Exercise, Flexibility, Physical Therapy

Staying Active While Maintaining Social Distancing by Taylor Rock, DPT AzOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist COVID-19 is causing major disruptions to all areas of life and currently presents a serious threat to our health. We support the Centers for ...
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Yoga for Kids

March 11, 2020 Child Development, Flexibility, Injury Prevention, Yoga

Yoga for Kids by Julia Meriwether Student of Physical Therapy The fundamental purpose of yoga is to promote balance in the body, mind, and environment. It is a low-impact form of physical activity which includes breathing techniques (pranayama), ...
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Creating Your Own Soft Tissue Work

February 18, 2020 Everyday Aches and Pains, Flexibility, Foam Rolling, Injury Prevention, Pain Relief, Rina Ishii

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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How Yoga Challenged This Crossfitter with Unrealized Benefits

June 4, 2019 Brooke Smith, CrossFit, Flexibility, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Yoga

How Yoga Challenged This Crossfitter with Unrealized Benefits By Brooke Smith, DPT, FAAOMPT, CERT DN, CCI AZOPT Goodyear Clinic Manager As an avid Crossfitter, I enjoy a challenging workout with immediate results. So, I was skeptical when I was ...
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Craving a More Effortless Golf Swing

April 23, 2019 Flexibility, Golf, Injury Prevention, Ryann Roberts

Avoiding Golf Related Injuries by Ryann Roberts, DPT, Cert. DN, TPI Certified Medical Professional It’s Sunday afternoon, and you’re sitting in front of the television watching the final round of this week’s golf event. And then you hear ...
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Hamstring/Hurdler Static Stretc – VIDEO

January 21, 2019 Flexibility, Healthy Living, Ian Larson, Injury Prevention, Stretching

Watch for a description of the hamstring/hurdler stretch, a perfect static stretch for post-activity. Please comment below if you are interested in learning more about a specific topic.
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Dynamic Stretch Routine Prior to Activity – VIDEO

January 14, 2019 Flexibility, Healthy Living, Ian Larson, Injury Prevention, Stretching

Watch for a short dynamic stretch routine from AZOPT’s Ian Larson to perform prior to sport or activity. Please comment below if you are interested in learning more about a specific topic.
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Lumbar and Thoracic Stretches – VIDEO

August 17, 2017 Flexibility, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, JD Fields, Stretching

To register for Stop Back Pain NOW Workshop, please click here. Description of stretches: Trunk rotations Start by standing tall with your arms together and out in front of you Swing one of your arms like you are opening the page of a book, ...
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Static Lower Body Stretches – VIDEO

July 12, 2017 Flexibility, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, JD Fields, Stretching

Static Lower Body Stretches Description of stretches Half kneeling hip flexor stretch Begin by placing one knee on a soft surface or a pad with your opposite foot positioned forward on the floor Lunge your weight forward until a mild/moderate ...
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Stretch of the Week: Recap

October 3, 2016 Everyday Aches and Pains, Fitness, Flexibility, Healthy Living, Injury Prevention, Stretching

There are two main types of stretching: static and dynamic. Static stretching is the type of stretching most people are familiar with. It typically consists of getting into a position until you feel a stretch on a specific muscle or muscle ...
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