Why Am I Not Recovering Faster? The Role of Sleep and Nutrition in Physical Therapy Recovery One of the most common questions patients ask during physical therapy is “Why am I not getting better faster?” At AzOPT, we focus on individualized treatment plans, hands-on care, and targeted exercise programs to help you recover safely…
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy? Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy (PT) directed at treating pain, weakness, and/or dysfunction associated with the muscles within and around the pelvis (especially the pelvic floor). Currently, pelvic floor therapy is offered exclusively by Genevieve…
How Physical Therapy Helps Headaches Headaches affect approximately 47% of the population. Headaches are a type of pain or discomfort that occurs in the face or head that can be described as throbbing, dull, constant and/or sharp. Headaches can differ depending on pain type, severity, location and frequency. Having frequent moderate to severe headaches can…
5 Training Tips for Long Distance Running in Arizona 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 the Sun is running. On any given day you…
From Resolution to Routine: How to Stay on Track With Fitness Getting in better shape is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions—and one of the hardest to stick with. Motivation is great at the start, but real progress comes from consistency over time. The good news: you don’t need a perfect plan to…
Goal Setting For Success Do you wonder where you will be in five years? Have you thought about your main objective in life? What is it you want to achieve by the end of every day? Successes in various aspects of our life are often driven by the goals we establish. Goals lead us to…
The Importance of Hydration: Please, Drink Water! A simple fact of life is that we need three things to survive: food, air, and water. The human body is essentially made of 50% water throughout the lifespan. It varies by age, gender, and body size, but in general, we are mostly fluid. Read on to find…
How Electrical Stimulation Can Support Desensitization in CRPS Recovery Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition often developing after injury or surgery, but not always, and is characterized by persistent pain, hypersensitivity, and changes in skin color and temperature. A hallmark symptom is allodynia, where non-painful stimuli cause significant pain. Desensitization techniques…
Swimming with Shoulder Pain: What You Need to Know Swimming is a fantastic full-body workout, but if you’re experiencing shoulder pain in the pool, you’re not alone. Shoulder injuries account for a significant portion of swimming-related pain, often referred to as “swimmer’s shoulder.” Understanding the specific range of motion (ROM) and rotator cuff demands placed…
Squats – The Ultimate Functional Strength Exercise Typically, knee arthritis (osteoarthritis or OA) is characterized by reduced articular cartilage on the femur and tibia bones that make up the knee, and can lead to increased bony formation. Inflammation is usually associated and present at the knee when this occurs. The good news is, strengthening, flexibility/stretching,…
