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 Emily Saleski, MS, LAT, ATC From exercising to painful office injuries, neck pain can be easy to develop and difficult to relieve. Although rest, ice, heat pads, and massages may help relieve minor pains and aches, recent studies have found that some simple strength training exercises can do...
Which Backpack Should You Choose This Year? Did you know that improperly wearing a backpack or choosing the wrong type of backpack can lead to lower back pain in children and teens? Studies over the years have started paying more attention to the proper use of backpacks in school due to the...
In some states, patients are required to get a referral, or referrals are required from a medical doctor to see a physical therapist. Fortunately, Arizona is one of 20 states that allow unrestricted direct access to physical therapists. In popular culture, "access" implies exclusivity—like a...
by Jim Kester PT, DPT, Cert. SMT, Cert. DN | Clinic Director Sun City Location Lower back pain is common in our society, with an estimated 80 percent of all adults being afflicted at some point in their lifetime. Of those, approximately 10 to 20 percent will also experience sciatica symptoms. If...
by Taryn Norwood CPT, CNC, NASM-SFC FAST East Scottsdale The posterior chain may not be as glamorous as your biceps or pecs, but these muscles make up a key muscle group for strengthening and training. To establish an optimal fitness and exercise regimen, it is essential to understand how to...
With the end of school comes summer and fall sports, which for Arizonians, means exercising in 100-degree temperatures during their training programs. During this time, it is especially important for athletes and physical therapy patients to stay hydrated for performance and safety. Most Common...
By Riley Mathis, PTA | Paradise Valley Location At Foothills Sports Medicine, we see our fair share of spine problems. Sitting all day in front of your computer and electronic devices can take a toll on your body over time. Modern-day desk jobs may not be conducive to perfect posture, but that is...
by Bradley Tedder PTA, ATC | North Central Phoenix Location Most of us have said, “I tweaked my back, or my back hurts,” and experienced low back pain at one time or another in our lives. The Bureau of Labor reports that 20% of all illnesses and injuries that occur in the workplace are related to...
