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…
Do I Really Need to Get an X-Ray or MRI? by Casey Rightmyer, DPT AzOPT Prescott Doctor of Physical Therapy Are you confused about imaging? Your doctor suggested an X-Ray or MRI based on your symptoms. But what does each analyze and how do they help understand your condition? Let’s break down the most common…
Should I Go to Physical Therapy If I’m in Too Much Pain? By Tyler Guymon, DPT Buckeye Clinic Manager and Physical Therapist “I am going to cancel today; I am in too much pain to come in.” We hear this every now and then at AzOPT. During the course of your rehabilitation program, you may…
Each year, more than 30 million falls are reported among adults 65 and older. While increased numbers of falls are associated with older adults, falls are not a normal part of aging. Medical experts recommend staying active and completing activities that strengthen your legs and improve balance. Tai Chi activities on land and Ai Chi…
Keep Fit Over 50 with Physical Therapy By Ryann Roberts, DPT Owner and Doctor of Physical Therapy Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AzOPT) Why should I be in physical therapy if I’m over 50 years old? Physical therapists play an important role in restoring and improving motion in people’s lives. Nobody understands this more than the…
10 Benefits of Physical Therapy What is Physical Therapy? Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is a health profession that uses evidence-based assessment, exercise, joint mobilization and education. Physical therapy treats conditions such as chronic pain, acute pain, soft tissue injuries, arthritis, physical impairments and gait disorders typically of musculoskeletal and neurological origins. We…
