Pickleball Injuries: Understanding Risks and How to Prevent Them Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing sports in recent years, with an estimated 13.6 million players in the U.S. in 2023.¹ This sport’s popularity is largely due to its inclusivity, making it accessible to nearly all ages and athletic abilities. However, like any sport, pickleball…
Golfer’s Elbow: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment What is Golfer’s Elbow?Golfer’s elbow, medically known as Medial Epicondylitis, is a form of tendonitis (inflammation of a tendon) that affects the inside of the elbow, where your wrist flexor muscles attach. Despite its name, this condition isn’t limited to golfers—it can impact anyone who frequently engages in activities…
Common Misconceptions About Physical Therapy: Debunking the Myths Physical therapy (PT) is an often misunderstood healthcare field, and misconceptions about it can prevent people from seeking the care they need. Many believe PT is only for athletes, equate it to a massage, or think they can find equivalent solutions online. In reality, physical therapy offers…
Physical Therapy Does Not Require Imaging in Arizona If you are postponing physical therapy because you are waiting on imaging – don’t! Imaging is typically not required before starting physical therapy. A licensed physical therapist (PT) is an expert in the biomechanics of your body and skilled at evaluating symptoms to determine when further imaging…
The Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy During Pregnancy While not every pregnancy will need pelvic floor physical therapy, the more knowledge you have, the more you can help yourself and optimize your pregnancy. In some cases, even when you do not have symptoms (such as pelvic pain or urinary incontinence), there are exercises you…
Goal Setting For Success Do you wonder where you will be in five years? Have you thought about your main objective in life? What is it you want to achieve by the end of every day? Successes in various aspects of our life are often driven by the goals we establish. Goals lead us to…
The Importance of Hydration: Please, Drink Water! A simple fact of life is that we need three things to survive: food, air, and water. The human body is essentially made of 50% water throughout the lifespan. It varies by age, gender, and body size, but in general, we are mostly fluid. Read on to find…
What is Kinesio Taping? Kinesio taping is a therapeutic technique that uses elastic tape to enhance the function of various tissues and physiological systems. By applying the tape in different ways, it can produce unique effects to aid in recovery and improve movement. Kinesio tape can be applied at any stage of treatment, including acute,…
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…
What Causes Falls in Older Adults? One in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year, making falls the leading cause of injury and injury-related death in this age group. Understanding the common causes of falls can help in preventing falls and reducing injury risk: Sensory Impairments: Vision and hearing may not be as…
