Stretch of the Week: Carioca/ Grapevines By JD Fields, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist How to Perform: Start in an athletic position and begin by moving to your left. Drive your right leg up and across your body, crossing the leg in front of your left and planting it on the ground. Then bring your…
Stretch of the Week: Lateral Shuffle with Hip Stretch By JD Fields, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Type of stretch: Dynamic How to Perform: Begin in an athletic stance with knees slightly bent and a wide base of support. Start shuffling, or stepping (depending on your pace), laterally in one direction. After two shuffles, stop…
Keeping Your Fluid Levels Up By Ryann Roberts, DPT AZOPT Owner & Physical Therapist, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer There’s nothing better than a cold glass of water after a workout, but don’t forget to fuel up on liquids before you hit the gym. Athletes can lose a significant amount of fluid during physical activity; the…
Stretch of the Week: Dynamic Lunges By JD Field, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Dynamic How to Perform: Begin in a standing position. Take a large step forward (as far as you feel comfortable) and rock your weight forward on to the front leg. Now, start to lower down towards the floor in…
Stretch of the Week: Arm Circles By JD Field, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Dynamic How to Perform: Start by standing tall with your arms at your sides. Perform one arm at a time. Begin by making small circles with your arms and progressively get bigger with your circles until you are performing…
Stretch of the Week: Trunk Rotations By JD Fields, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Dynamic How to Perform: 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…
Stop Back Pain Now By Tyler Guymon, DPT, Cert DN AZOPT Buckeye Clinic Manager Back pain is a major problem for many people. It can come in different ways – as a small, nagging injury, or worse, a debilitating condition. Regardless of its severity, back pain is a nuisance that affects our lives and our…
Stretch of the Week: Small Skip Dynamic Warm Up by JD Fields, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Stretch type: Dynamic This is going to be like a normal skip just quicker and shorter. To begin, start in a marching position and rise up on to your tip toes. Once in this position, continue to push off your…
Stretch of the Week: Dynamic Hip Adductor/Abductor by JD Fields, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Stretch type: Dynamic To begin, stand tall and balanced using a nearby wall or something similar. Kick one leg to the side as far as you can and then bring that same leg as far as you can across your…
Stretch of the Week: Hamstring/Hip Flexor Stretch by JD Fields, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Stretch type: Dynamic Please note: Many dynamic stretches require good balance and coordination to perform, such as this stretch. Utilize a wall or another object that allows you to stand tall and maintain balance. Begin by standing tall and close…
