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 […]
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How To Get Into a PT School: 6 Key Tips
By Cody Davis, PT, DPT at Foothills Ahwatukee Physical therapy is a booming profession. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected job […]
Vertigo Treatment; Causes, Symptoms and Physical Therapy
by Jamie Miller PT, DPT, CKTP | Litchfield Park Location When the world starts “spinning,” people suffering from vertigo should know where to go and what […]
Balance and Understanding Seniors’ Risk of Falling
By Wayne Foley MPT, and Dominique Bagby PT, DPT As we age, our balance will decline. Without maintaining a functional level of strength, flexibility, and […]
What Could be Causing Your Shoulder Pain?
The shoulder is one of the more complex joints in the human body. It has distinct characteristics that enable it to be the most mobile […]
Physical Therapy’s Role in Toe Walking
by Jamie Miller PT, DPT, CKTP | Litchfield Park Location Toe walking is a condition where a person walks on his or her toes without putting much, […]
Common Injuries in Youth Baseball: How a PT Can Help
by Andrew Songer PT, DPT | Glendale Location It’s that time of year again. The sun is bright, the smell of hotdogs wafts in the air, and […]
Top 3 Beginner Exercises for Improving Balance
by Jonathan Seidberg PT, DPT, Biltmore Clinic As we age our balance will decline, and without maintaining a functional level of strength, flexibility, and balance […]
Tips and Stretches for Ankle Injury Prevention
by Will Burleson, PT, DPT Northeast Scottsdale Ankle injuries are some of the most common for athletes competing in running, soccer, or basketball but can plague even […]
How Stable Are Your Ankles?
by Dr. Mira Pandya, DPM Do you ever feel as if your ankle is going to “give out” during your day-to-day or athletic activities? Have […]