Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists – What’s the Difference? There are many misconceptions regarding the similarities and differences between physical therapy, chiropractors and massage therapy. Patients often believe they are the same thing. In fact, the three professions have very different theories regarding the preferred method of treatment, the benefits of each treatment, and the…
ACL Injury Prevention: Tips to Protect Your Knees by Kennedy Greene, PT, DPT, Cert DN AzOPT Gilbert Doctor of Physical Therapy The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a crucial part of the knee joint, providing stability and support. Unfortunately, ACL injuries are common among athletes and active individuals. This injury significantly impacts your ability to…
5 Simple Ways to Decrease Low Back Pain by Logan Anglin, DPT Low back pain is no joke and very common in the United States. Nearly 3 out of 10 adults – 72.3 million people – currently suffer from chronic low back pain, surpassing the number of Americans who have arthritis, diabetes or heart disease.…
The Problem of Low Back Pain It is estimated that almost half of the US population will experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime. Low back pain can decrease our ability to participate in recreational sports and everyday activities, such as dressing and getting out of bed. Back pain can be acute…
Understanding Symptoms – The Victim and The Culprit by Cassidy Cooney PT, DPT AzOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Understanding the symptoms we experience can be frustrating and confusing. They tend to limit and bother the life in which we need and hope to participate in. It is, however, underappreciated how truly interconnected each tissue and region…
Ask the Therapist: Do I Really Need Physical Therapy Before Replacement Surgery? “My surgeon is going to remove all the arthritis from my bone-on-bone knee and replace it so I am pain free! What’s the point of physical therapy before surgery?” True – during most replacement surgeries, patients often have great success removing the arthritis…
Avoiding Golf Related Injuries by Ryann Roberts, DPT, Cert. DN, TPI Certified Medical Professional It’s Sunday afternoon, and you’re sitting in front of the television watching the final round of this week’s golf event. And then you hear the line that drives all of us nuts – “his swing just looks so effortless and smooth.”…
Our Prescott physical therapists are no strangers to the demands that mountain biking places on the body. Here are some excellent exercises to help support your riding. From climbing to technical descents these exercises are a great way to strengthen and maintain mobility to optimize your riding! For those beginning their biking journey or…
Healing After a Meniscus Injury by Jeff Landram PT, DPT, Cert. DN AzOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist More than a decade ago, long before my days as a physical therapist, I tore the meniscus in my knee playing football a little too rough on Thanksgiving. Immediately afterward, my knee would lock in a way that would…
Pregnancy and Exercise – Important Notes to Consider When the stick turns blue, you may start to consider all the different things you can do to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby. There are the obvious tweaks you can make in your lifestyle such as avoiding foods, strenuous activities and heavy work. But many women…
