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…
The Importance of Stabilizing Your Core By Brooke Smith, DPT, PT AzOPT Goodyear Clinic Manager You have some pain and your doctor tells you to strengthen or stabilize your core. What does strengthening your core even mean? Where do you start with strengthening/stabilizing your core? And how can you strengthen your core without causing more…
6 Simple Training Tips for Mountain Bikers by Daniel Cox, DPT, Cert DN AzOPT Glendale Clinic Manager Are you ready to improve your riding on those beautiful Arizona trails? Avoid time-off from your peak riding form by taking the time to improve specific aspects of your physical fitness. Focusing on the following will not only…
Ask the Therapist: Is a MRI Necessary for my Low Back Pain? by Alex Bocchi, PT, DPT AzOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Low back pain is something most of us will experience at some point throughout our lives. Some of us recover within days while others may have ongoing pain for years. A licensed physical therapist…
Should You Only Go To Physical Therapy After You’ve Been Injured? Most people think of attending physical therapy following an injury or surgery. However, physical therapy can also be best utilized in preventative care. Just like you see your primary care physician annually for a health check-up, see a licensed physical therapist annually for a…
Choose Physical Therapy First by Drew Satterfield, PT, DPT AzOPT Gilbert Clinic Manager Physical therapy (PT) is the best first-line option for most injuries, symptoms, and conditions you face. From head to toe, a licensed physical therapist is able to treat pain or limitations and help you return to the activities you need and love…
