by Alexander Rodriguez del Villar PT, DPT | Arrowhead The New Year is here, which means that many of us are making resolutions to become the best we can be. Whether your goal(s) relates to your mental or physical health, our physical therapy clinics are here to help you stick to it so you can...
Improving one’s fitness doesn’t stop at the gym if you’re trying to increase your muscle strength and lose body fat, it’s enormously important to consume nutrient-rich foods which nourish and recuperate your body after a workout. Both nutrition and physical activity are critical if you want to...
by Jamie Miller PT, DPT, CKTP This topic seems to be the million-dollar question that many people, including myself, feel defeated with right out of the gate. In realizing this, I first had to change my mindset. Let’s not look at the quality of our holiday and new year's season based on what we...
by Ashley Staehling, PT, DPT Pregnancy imposes a heavy toll on the body. Your body adjusts with increasing weight leading to aches and pains in different muscles and tissue. Most women experience low back pain in pregnancy due to sciatic nerve pain. This condition is commonly known as sciatica and...
by Kandice Rogers, PTA, BFR, MFD. Kegel exercises are popularly known to strengthen pelvic floor muscles. They were developed in the 1950s as a means of helping patients deal with urinary incontinence (UI); however, several other advantages have been discovered over the years. These pelvic floor...
by Vince Kame PT, MS, ATC In almost all aspects of today’s society, it seems like kids are acting and performing much older than their age. From communication on the internet to sociologic decisions to participating in sports. The level of sophistication is advanced compared to many years ago....
As a parent of an athlete, you don’t have to be told twice that playing sports has many benefits for young children. Sports can benefit a child’s physical and mental well-being. They can strengthen bones, tone muscles, teach children the value of teamwork, and even improve academic performance. ...
By Michelle Bogert, PT, DPT | Paradise Valley Location Many people think about injury recovery and immediately imagine physical therapy sessions and rehabilitation routines. These are undoubtedly important components of injury recovery, but diet can be just as important — and it's often...
by Doug Rich, PT, OCS, CHT | Red Mountain Dehydration is commonly defined as a harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body. Dehydration doesn’t just affect you when you are outside sweating, or when hiking through the hot desert. Dehydration can affect you just as easily when going...
By Wayne Foley MPT, and Dominique Bagby PT, DPT As we age, our balance will decline, and without maintaining a functional level of strength, flexibility, and balance, you can become prone to an increased risk of falls. Every year more than one in three people aged 65 years or older fall, and the...
