Category Archives: Physical Therapy

Understanding Joint Mobilizations What is a joint mobilization? Joint mobilization, often called a manipulation, is a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint, using high-velocity, low amplitude (HLVA) thrusting maneuvers. Often associated with chiropractors, this technique has been used by a variety of practitioners throughout history and has evolved with time, experience and study.…

Sore? “Who Cares!”  Achy?  “No problem.”  Stiff?  “No big deal.” We…are Weekend Warriors, athletes, Crossfitters, exercisers!  If we did not like to “feel the burn,” we would still be working out at a local gym using elliptical machines and machine weights.  But when the feeling goes beyond the burn and enters into pain, or even…

How Much Should You Be Working Out? Are you looking for unique ideas to increase your physical activity? The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that adults should participate in moderate intensity aerobic physical activity for a minimum of 30 minutes on 5 days per week or vigorous intensity aerobic activity for a minimum of…

This Unique Protocol May Help Your Headaches Are you suffering from chronic migraines and headaches? Dry needling might be the solution for you! But first, let’s differentiate between migraines and cervicogenic headaches, as oftentimes these get mistaken. Cervicogenic headaches include neck stiffness, reduced range of motion, pain limited to one side of the neck, and pain…

Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists – What’s the Difference? There are many misconceptions regarding the similarities and differences between physical therapy, chiropractors and massage therapy. Patients often believe they are the same thing. In fact, the three professions have very different theories regarding the preferred method of treatment, the benefits of each treatment, and the…

ACL Injury Prevention: Tips to Protect Your Knees by Kennedy Greene, PT, DPT, Cert DN AzOPT Gilbert Doctor of Physical Therapy The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a crucial part of the knee joint, providing stability and support. Unfortunately, ACL injuries are common among athletes and active individuals. This injury significantly impacts your ability to…

5 Simple Ways to Decrease Low Back Pain by Logan Anglin, DPT Low back pain is no joke and very common in the United States. Nearly 3 out of 10 adults – 72.3 million people – currently suffer from chronic low back pain, surpassing the number of Americans who have arthritis, diabetes or heart disease.…

The Problem of Low Back Pain It is estimated that almost half of the US population will experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime. Low back pain can decrease our ability to participate in recreational sports and everyday activities, such as dressing and getting out of bed. Back pain can be acute…

Understanding Symptoms – The Victim and The Culprit by Cassidy Cooney PT, DPT AzOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Understanding the symptoms we experience can be frustrating and confusing. They tend to limit and bother the life in which we need and hope to participate in. It is, however, underappreciated how truly interconnected each tissue and region…