The Importance of Sleep Do you feel tired or fatigued throughout the day? Are you often irritable? Do you have trouble focusing? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you may not be getting enough sleep. In today’s fast paced society, often times we put getting the proper amount of sleep…
My #SuccessStory by Sergeant Rich As a 49 year old former college athlete who is very active at work and play, I have suffered my share of injuries. In September, I strained the LCL in my right knee while on-duty. My job requires a lot of knee movement and twisting motions. It hurt to walk,…
Type 2 Diabetes, You Have Control As physical therapists, we treat patients for a variety of diagnoses, including Type 2 Diabetes. For the most part, everyone knows “diet and exercise” are important aspects to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, many do not understand how to actually and correctly go about it. Therefore, it is important…
Keep on Pedaling: How to Saddle Up and Reduce Back Pain By Matt Flanigan, PT, DPT, Cert. DN AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Cycling is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that is also great for developing quadriceps and calf muscles. However, cycling does not promote good posture. In fact, it promotes terrible posture. This poor posture leads…
My #SuccessStory AZOPT is dedicated to providing quality, personalized care by enthusiastic and passionate physical therapists. But don’t just take our word for it. Our patients tell their story best. Like Barbara, who for more than 20 years had unbearable back pain. Read more about her successful experience… My name is Barbara, and for more…
Are You a Fall Risk? Falls are a serious health concern in the United States that bear significant monetary and physical costs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one third of adults, 65 and older, fall each year. Statistically, over 2.5 million fall injuries are treated every year in emergency…
Post-Partum Strengthening and Return to Exercise After nine months of carrying your baby to maturity, it is time to get into a healthy routine of physical activity and wellness. During pregnancy, your body produces increased levels of estrogen and relaxin hormones, resulting in loose ligaments throughout the body. Increased slack at a joint can result…
To register for Stop Back Pain NOW Workshop, please click here. Description of stretches: Trunk rotations Start by standing tall with your arms together and out in front of you Swing one of your arms like you are opening the page of a book, keeping the other pointed straight forward Go as far as you…
Backpack Back Pain: Protecting Your Child’s Back from Their Own Backpacks It is the time of year again when we trade our kid’s swimming suits and flip flops for uniforms and backpacks. The beginning of the school year brings with it an increase in back pain by school-aged children. Unfortunately, many of our children suffer…
Chronic Low Back Pain By AZOPT Physical Therapists As we learned in the last blog, there are two types of low back pain (LBP) – acute and chronic. Acute back pain is sudden and can last from a few days to a few weeks. Chronic low back pain typically lasts longer than 3 months. For a review on…
