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Category Archives: Physical Therapy

Jul122016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Super Lunge

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTJuly 12, 2016

Stretch of the Week: Super Lunge By Amanda Gallow, DPT, SCS AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Stretch Type: Dynamic How to Perform:  Begin standing tall. Step forward with your right leg, landing on the ball of your foot in a lunge position.  Be sure to keep your shoulders over your knee.  Place your right hand on…

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Jun202016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Hurdle Step Overs

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTJune 20, 2016

Stretch of the Week: Hurdle Step Overs By JD Fields, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist How to Perform:  Begin in a standing position.  While walking forward, lift one leg straight up and swing your leg as if you had to bring it over a hurdle (rotating the leg out and around).  Continue walking forward and…

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Jun92016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Bear Hug (with hold)

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTJune 9, 2016

Stretch of the Week:  Bear Hug (with hold) By JD Fields, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist How to Perform:  Begin with your arms straight out to your side at shoulder height.  Then cross both arms across the opposite side of your body as if you were trying to give yourself a big hug.  Try and…

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Jun22016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Inchworm Crawl

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTJune 2, 2016

Stretch of the Week:  Inchworm Crawl By JD Fields, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist How to Perform:  Stand up straight, with your legs together.  Bend over until both hands are flat on the ground, trying to keep your heels on the floor.  “Walk out” forward with your hands until your back is straight and parallel…

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Jun12016
Physical Therapy

What is Kinesio Taping?

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTJune 1, 2016

What is Kinesio Taping and Can it Help Me? The Kinesio Taping Method was developed 30 years ago by Dr. Kenzo Kase, and since has been studied more than 500 times in 25 countries showing positive clinical outcomes. Since its development, taping techniques have refined and the tape itself has improved.  The Kinesio Taping Method…

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May242016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Carioca/Grapevines

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTMay 24, 2016

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…

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May192016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Lateral Shuffle with Hips

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTMay 19, 2016

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…

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May172016
Physical Therapy

Keeping Your Fluid Levels Up

Physical TherapyBy Ryann Roberts, PT, DPT, CERT DNMay 17, 2016

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…

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May112016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Dynamic Lunges

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTMay 11, 2016

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…

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May42016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Arm Circles

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTMay 4, 2016

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…

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