Are your trail running shoes as worn down and familiar as the hiking trails you take them on every weekend? Then it’s time to switch things up! Arizona is so much more than a desert. It’s home to many beautiful, unique, and challenging hiking trails. From the northern rivers of Page to the...
by Adam Halseth PT, DPT, SCS Every day I see patients that question why their body hurts the way it does. Each one of them has their ideas or conspiracies as to why this is the case. Usually, it involves some sort of past injury like a herniated disc, they slept wrong three weeks ago, or just lost...
by Kevin Truitt PT, DPT, CSCS | Anthem It is no surprise that athletes are prone to injuries. However, those who participate in overhead sports such as baseball, softball, swimming, volleyball, and tennis are even more prone because their movements are complex and multifactorial. These injuries...
By Colin Kruse, PT, DPT | Foothills Peoria You've probably heard of sports physical therapists if you've ever had an injury. They are professionals who work with athletes to help them get back into their game as soon as possible. The goal of a sports physical therapist is to help you recover from...
by Adam Halseth PT, DPT, SCS | North Scottsdale Going out on the golf course and playing a consistent game is a goal for many golfers. However, it’s common for golfers to suffer from injuries that affect their game. For example, if your body is not adequately prepared when the season starts, you...
Snowboarder Workout: 5 Key Exercises for Snowboarding Strength Cruising down the mountain on your board is not only breathtakingly beautiful but also good for your health. Strength and conditioning workouts are key to becoming a talented snowboarder. Here are some of the best exercises for...
By Mike Basten, PT, DPT, MTC | CEO of Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy "Good enough" means you won't spend enough time to rehabilitate your injury fully. When it comes to physical mobility, are you prepared to settle for a good enough solution? That may work when making small decisions,...
Well, okay it's surely not as cold as the Northeast but for those of us in Arizona, it can feel cold in the balmy months we call “winter”. One of the benefits of living in Arizona is that we do have warmer winters yet, in a short drive or plane flight, we can also have access to skiing and...
by Kyle Decker, ATC, CSCS FAST Stetson Village Home gyms are a great way to stay fit without the commitment and expense of joining a gym or going elsewhere every day. You can have everything you need right in your house by choosing the right equipment. But before you buy anything, there are some...
by Adam Halseth PT, DPT, SCS | Northeast Scottsdale Tennis elbow or golfer's elbow is not a very common condition. It only impacts around 1 to 3 percent of adults every year. But your chances of developing it increase as you get older. Though its name makes it sound like it’s a condition that...
