Yoga for Low Back Pain By Taylor Kitkowski PT, DPT, Cert DN Should I Try Yoga for 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 cause both physical and mental limitations to everyday activities. Back…
Using Aquatic Therapy to Treat Knee Osteoarthritis by Blake McDonald, DPT AzOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is an irreversible condition that will eventually require surgery. So why bother treating the knee with physical therapy if it is just prolonging the inevitable, right? WRONG! Oftentimes, knee replacement surgery is only…
So, You Want to Learn About Deadlifting? by Acacia Rightmyer, DPT AzOPT Prescott Staff Physical Therapist Deadlifting – I am sure you have heard of it, maybe even seen others perform it, but did you know at some point in your life you most certainly have done it yourself? Even if you weren’t pulling weight…
Why Do I Have Neck Pain? by Daniel Cox, DPT AzOPT Glendale Clinic Manager Neck pain and pain between one’s shoulder blades is one of the most commonly seen problems by our physical therapists. When a person complains of neck pain, usually we diagnose “posture” as the cause of neck pain, but is it really?…
Is Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy Right For You? by Alex Bocchi, DPT AzOPT Goodyear Doctor of Physical Therapy Platelet rich plasma therapy. You may have heard of the hype. But what is it? Who needs it? Does it work? Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a form of regenerative medicine using your own blood to…
How Foods Heal Your Body by Meghan LaMarca, DPT AzOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy To quote Hippocrates, “Let food be thy medicine, let medicine be thy food”. Our bodies are an incredible machine that requires food to help nourish and fix tissue that is damaged especially after an injury or surgery. Innumerable processes are…
Potential Benefits of Aquatic Therapy for Specific Diagnoses by Morgan Wilhelm, Student Physical Therapist Below we look at specific diagnoses that have benefitted from participating in aquatic therapy. This is, of course, not an exhaustive list. There are many adults and children who can benefit from therapy in an aquatic environment. Follow this link…
The Best Toys for Children by Ian Larson, DPT AzOPT Tempe Doctor of Physical Therapy As a fellow parent of four children under five years old and a physical therapist, the types of toys and devices my wife and I allow in our home has received more and more attention. I think most parents can…
Techniques for Managing Neck Pain and Headaches by Genevieve Jenkins, DPT AzOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist Wake up with a kink in your neck? Feeling a little tense in your neck and shoulders after a long day? You are not alone. Even as physical therapists, we’ve all had our share of neck pain and headaches. Here…
Understanding and Improving Upper Cross Syndrome by James Poupongtong PT, DPT AzOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy Upper cross syndrome is something that typically occurs due to bad posture. Muscles in the shoulders and chest tighten and other muscles in the neck and back weaken over time. This tightening and weakening of certain muscles can…
