Women's Issues Archives - Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Exercise During Pregnancy – It’s a Good Idea

April 30, 2020 Exercise, Fitness, Pregnancy, Uncategorized, Women's Health, Women's Issues

Should You Exercise If You Are Pregnant? Many often ask us whether it is safe to exercise during a pregnancy without causing potential complications. The answer is YES!!! In fact, you should exercise throughout your pregnancy. Of course, this ...
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What Plumbers and Physical Therapists Share in Common

September 17, 2019 Ask the Therapist, Genevieve Jenkins, incontinence, Women's Health, Women's Issues

What Plumbers and Physical Therapists Share in Common By Genevieve Jenkins, DPT AZOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy What do plumbers and physical therapists have in common? They can both fix leaks! While a plumber would be best employed for ...
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Using PT to Help Relieve Pain Following Pregnancy

October 10, 2018 Back Pains, Pamela Guevarra, Posture, Pregnancy, Women's Issues

Using Physical Therapy to Help Relieve Pain and Ailments Following a Pregnancy: How my Own Personal Experiences Guide my Perspective By Pamela G.Guevarra, PT, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist My husband and I waited patiently for years to have a ...
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Stretching for the Active Adult Woman

July 17, 2018 Brooke Smith, Fitness, Ryann Roberts, Stretching, Women's Issues

Stretching for the Active Adult Woman By Ryann Roberts, DPT and Brooke Smith, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapists It is hard enough to squeeze a daily exercise routine into your busy schedule. You may think adding extra time with a before or after ...
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The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients

October 17, 2016 breast cancer, Brooke Smith, Women's Issues

The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Breast Cancer Patients By Brooke Smith, DPT AZOPT Physical Therapist Breast Cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer affecting women today. Approximately one in eight women will develop breast cancer ...
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