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Category Archives: Physical Therapy

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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Apr272016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Trunk Rotations

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTApril 27, 2016

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…

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Apr262016
Physical Therapy

Stop Back Pain NOW!

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTApril 26, 2016

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…

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Apr202016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Small Skip Dynamic Warm Up

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTApril 20, 2016

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…

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Apr142016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Dynamic Hip Adductor/Abductor Stretch

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTApril 14, 2016

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…

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Apr82016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Dynamic Hamstring and Hip Flexor Stretch

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTApril 8, 2016

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…

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Apr62016
Physical Therapy

SOTW: Dynamic Knee to Chest Stretch

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTApril 6, 2016

Stretch of the Week:  Knee to Chest By JD Fields, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Type of Stretch: Dynamic Note: Many dynamic stretches require good balance and coordination to perform. First, begin to march in place or while walking forward.  After a few warm up marches, you should be ready.  Bring your right knee up…

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Mar172016
Physical Therapy

Stretch of the Week: Calf Stretch

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTMarch 17, 2016

Week 11:  The Calf Stretch (Gastroc) By Trent Brooke, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Type of stretch: Static Standing Calf Stretch: Start by standing and leaning both hands against a wall or table. Put one foot back and the other forward. Bend the front knee and keep the back knee straight with your heel firmly…

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Mar112016
Physical Therapy

Stretch of the Week: Hip Flexor Stretch

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTMarch 11, 2016

Week 10:  The Hip Flexor Stretch By Trent Brooke, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Type of stretch: Static Supine Hip Flexor Stretch: Start by lying on a table or a bed. Let one leg hang off the side and slowly lower towards the ground until a mild/moderate stretch is felt in the front part of…

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Mar32016
Physical Therapy Piriformis Stretch

Stretch of the Week: Piriformis Stretch

Physical TherapyBy AzOPTMarch 3, 2016

Week 9: The Piriformis Stretch Type of stretch: Static The piriformis stretch is a simple yet powerful tool for reducing pain and improving mobility. Whether you’re dealing with tightness in your hips, lower back discomfort, or sciatic pain, incorporating this stretch into your routine can make a significant difference. At AzOPT, we often recommend the…

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