Increasing Strength Through the Use of Blood Flow Restriction By Matt Flanigan, DPT, Cert BFR AZOPT Goodyear Doctor of Physical Therapy What is Blood Flow Restriction? In a rehabilitation or exercise setting, blood flow restriction (BFR) can be very useful to improve strength and increase muscle mass. Essentially, we use a specialized blood pressure cuff…
Identifying Common Injuries in the Weekend Warrior by Ryann Roberts, DPT, Cert DN Owner, Doctor of Physical Therapy Many of us fit the pattern of a weekend warrior – work and family throughout the week restrict our ability to participate in fitness and activities. So instead, we complete vigorous workouts and recreational activities on weekends. The…
Understanding and Managing Plantar Fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a common condition involving the support structure along the bottom of your foot. It leads to abnormal thickening and thinning of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue often affected by overuse due to poor foot mechanics, unsupportive footwear, or prolonged time spent on your feet. This…
Cupping Therapy in Arizona Physical Therapy: What You Need to Know Cupping, also known as Myofascial Decompression, is a type of alternative therapy that originated in China in 241 AD. However, it became more mainstream following the 2016 Summer Olympics. You may remember seeing circular marks all over Michael Phelps’ back. This gave rise to…
Breathe Better for Better Health By Jim Mulroy, PT, MPT AZOPT Glendale Physical Therapist The average person breathes 21,000 times a day, 12-20 times per minute, and ventilates 6-10 liters of air per minute. The primary breathing muscle in our body is the diaphragm. Good diaphragmatic breathing uses less secondary breathing muscles which lessen the…
Safely Lifting and Moving Loads Back injuries are very common. They can happen at any time or from the simplest of tasks. Here are a few tips to help decrease the risk of injuring your back from lifting or moving items: Assess the load before attempting to lift Is the load too heavy to be…
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.
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.
“How Do I Stretch?” by Daniel Cox, DPT AZOPT Glendale Doctor of Physical Therapy This is a question we often get from our patients, and the simple answer is: It depends on your goals. There can be a lot of uncertainty about the most effective way to do it, and why it’s even beneficial to…
Preventing Pain from Poor Office Posture Ever wonder why, after a long day of work, you return home with a sore neck or lower back pain. It could be poor office posture. Having the right set up at your work station can help prevent back, neck, and even shoulder problems. So what is the ideal…
