Why Does My Muscle Cramp? By Brooke Smith, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Everyone, at some point, has experienced a muscle cramp. Whether it’s at night, after a workout, or randomly throughout the day, a muscle cramp comes without warning. It can be located along the front or back of the thigh, hands, arms, calves, abdomen,…
Stretching for the Active Adult Woman By Ryann Roberts, DPT and Brooke Smith, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapists It is hard enough to squeeze a daily exercise routine into your busy schedule. You may think adding extra time with a before or after workout stretch is something you should just fit in when time permits. The…
What is Dry Needling and How Can it Help Me? By Tyler Guymon, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist On October 22, 2013, the Arizona State Physical Therapy Board determined that Dry Needling is within the scope of physical therapy practice and can be implanted by licensed physical therapists throughout the state of Arizona. So what is…
Summer Heat and Exercise Safety People from Phoenix are more than aware of how our summers are hot. With temperatures greater than 110 degrees, it’s no wonder we are known as “The Valley of the Sun.” Despite the hot temperatures, our Valley is full of opportunities to be active indoors and outdoors. All of us,…
Should Physical Therapy Hurt? By Ryann Roberts, DPT , Cert DN AZOPT Owner and Physical Therapist Many people believe that physical therapy is painful. However, it should never be painful to the extent that you do not want to attend. Yes, there is pain involved in physical therapy. This is due in large part to…
Just for Kicks – Injury Prevention by Ian M. Larson, DPT, cert. DN, Credentialed CI AZOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy Chief Instructor of Martial Arts Academy Of Tang Soo Do Arizona As a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Black belt instructor, my passion is to promote physical activity and fitness in the local community. …
Physical Therapy vs Opioids: When to Choose Physical Therapy for Pain Management According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sales of prescription opioids have quadrupled in the United States, even though “there has not been an overall change in the amount of pain that Americans report.” In response to a growing opioid…
The Benefits of Cross Training by Brooke Smith, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Injuries happen in sports, but how can you help prevent them? Today, I am going to be discussing the benefits of cross training to help prevent overuse injuries that can occur if you play only one sport. Cross training is…
Five Exercises to Avoid Injury and Improve your Golf Swing As the cold air breaks and returns to nicer golf weather, the courses will be filled with eager golfers looking to take advantage. But what can you do to avoid that dreaded injury that could sideline you during golf’s busiest and nicest season? Further, what…
Training Tips for Running Long Distance Races by Tyler Guymon PT, DPT Cert. DN AZOPT Buckeye Clinic Manager It’s the perfect time in Arizona to enjoy the outdoors! And if you are like me, you too are trying to be more active and healthy this year. One common outdoor activity here in the Valley of…
