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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Put Your Game Face On: How to Safely Prepare for Tryouts
Your best asset to scoring a spot on the team during tryouts is you. Put all the worry and overthinking aside. If you make a […]
Ice or Heat to Treat Injury: Sprains & Strains
When sprains, muscle strains, inflammation, and general pain come at you, knowing exactly when to use ice or heat to treat injury can significantly shorten […]
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 […]
5 Must-Do Stretches Before Your 5K
by Doug Meyrose PT, DPT | Owner of the North Scottsdale Location Many runners understand the importance of stretching, but that doesn’t mean they take the time […]
Osteoarthritis; Most Frequent Cause of Disability
by Sar Ahmed, MD Did you know that osteoarthritis is one of the most frequent causes of disability among adults in the US? Arthritis is […]