An Expert Guide to Kegel Exercises: How to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor
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 […]
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Physical Therapy For Back Pain Starts With Understanding Your Sciatica
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 […]
5 Exercises To Improve Posterior Chain Strength
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 […]
Summer Hydration Tips for Athletes
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, […]
Physical Therapy for TMD/TMJ
by Andy Moriarty, PT, MPT, MTC, CCTT, Old Town Scottsdale Do you suffer from pain on one or both sides of your jaw? Temporomandibular Joint […]
7 Best Posture Practices for Sitting at a Desk All Day
By Riley Mathis, PTA | Paradise Valley Location At Foothills Sports Medicine, we see our fair share of spine problems. Sitting all day in front […]
Back Pain and Injuries: How To Prevent And What To Do If You Get One
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 […]
Different Types of Pain: Acute, Chronic, Neuropathic & More
Pain is not pleasant, but it can be very useful. It is a way that the body sends messages to the brain that something is […]
ASTYM—What is it and how can it help you?
by Lori Francoeur PT, MSPT, CSCS | Ahwatukee Location We are pleased to announce that Foothills Sports Medicine has ASTYM-certified physical therapists throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan […]
What Do the Initials Mean After a Physical Therapist’s Name?
As healthcare professionals, physical therapists can specialize in one or several specific field disciplines. As you search for a physical therapist, you may wonder what […]