Week 7: The Hamstring Stretch By Trent Brooke, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Type of stretch: Static Seated Hamstrings Stretch Begin sitting towards the edge of a chair. With one leg bent, straighten the other leg with your toe pointed at the ceiling. Keep your back straight and lean forward at the hips until a…
Week 6: Child’s Pose/Prayer Stretch by Trent Brooke, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Type of stretch: Static Start in a kneeling position. Sit back onto your heels as much as you can with your knees apart. Reach forward and walk your hands out on the floor in front of you. You can also walk both…
Encouraging Effective Communication and Discouraging Negative Behavior By Katy Moakley, CFY-SLP Kids Place Pediatric Speech Therapist When children are learning how to communicate, they learn that their actions influence your actions (cause and effect). This is the basis of communication. In order to get what they want, children will use the simplest, most effective option.…
Week 5: Tricep Stretch by Trent Brooke, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Type of stretch: Static Start by sitting or standing with your back straight. Raise your right arm overhead and bend it so your right hand touches the middle part of your upper back. Grab your right elbow with your left hand and gently…
Choosing the Proper Running Shoe By Abby Burbach AZOPT Student Physical Therapist It’s the perfect time to dust off those shoes, and hit the pavement! But how can you be sure your sneaker is snug and not causing some unwanted aches and pains? Or worse, leading to training-halting injuries? Here are some tips to pick your…
Week 4: Stretching Shoulders/Deltoid by Trent Brooke, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Type of stretch: Static Start by standing tall with your back and neck straight. Bring your arm across your body by grabbing your elbow and pulling to the opposite side. Hold for 20-30 seconds when you feel a mild/moderate stretch in the shoulder.…
Week 3: Stretching the Wrists and Forearms By Trent Brooke, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Type of stretch: Static A. Wrist Extensor stretch: Extend your elbow in front of you with your palm facing the floor. Using your opposite hand, gently bend your wrist down until you feel a mild/moderate stretch in the forearm. Hold…
Springtime Gross Motor Activities for Children By Nikki Robinett, DPT Kids Place Pediatric Physical Therapist That perfect time of year for us Phoenicians is just about upon us. The daytime temperatures are perfect! Nighttime isn’t too cold. We can finally enjoy some fresh air without sitting in shade. Let’s use this time to encourage our…
Week 2: Chest Stretch (Doorway Stretch) By Trent Brooke, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Type of stretch: Static Standing in a doorway, place your forearms along the frame with your hands facing up. Elbows should be at shoulder level with a 90 degree bend. Lunge one leg through the doorway and lean your weight forward until…
Week 1: Stretching the Upper Trapezius By Trent Brooke, DPT AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Type of stretch: Static Place your left hand over the top of the right side of your head. Gently pull your head toward to the left shoulder. Keep your right arm placed comfortably behind your back. Hold this stretch for 20-30…
