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Category Archives: Physical Therapy

Apr102019
Physical Therapy plantar fasciitis

What is Plantar Fasciitis?

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTApril 10, 2019

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…

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Mar192019
Physical Therapy

Benefits of Cupping Therapy

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTMarch 19, 2019

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…

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Feb202019
Physical Therapy

Breathe Better for Better Health

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTFebruary 20, 2019

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…

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Jan222019
Physical Therapy

Safely Lifting and Moving Loads

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTJanuary 22, 2019

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…

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Jan212019
Physical Therapy

Hamstring/Hurdler Static Stretc – VIDEO

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTJanuary 21, 2019

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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Jan142019
Physical Therapy

Dynamic Stretch Routine Prior to Activity – VIDEO

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTJanuary 14, 2019

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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Jan82019
Physical Therapy choose physical therapy

“How Do I Stretch?”

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTJanuary 8, 2019

“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…

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Dec172018
Physical Therapy

Preventing Pain from Poor Office Posture

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTDecember 17, 2018

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…

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Nov22018
Physical Therapy

Five Stretches You Should Perform Before Hiking

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTNovember 2, 2018

Five Stretches You Should Perform Before Hiking By Tyler Guymon, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist Originally posted Jan., 2013 Count me as one of those individuals who moved to Arizona for the weather! In fact, one of the main reasons I decided to relocate my family from the Northwest was the sheer amount of fun outdoor…

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Oct102018
Physical Therapy

Using PT to Help Relieve Pain Following Pregnancy

Physical TherapyBy Pamela G.October 10, 2018

Using Physical Therapy to Help Relieve Pain and Ailments Following a Pregnancy: How my Own Personal Experiences Guide my Perspective By Pamela G.Guevarra, PT, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist My husband and I waited patiently for years to have a baby.  When our doctor told us we were pregnant with twins, like most families of multiples,…

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