By Adam Halseth, PT, DPT, SCS, TPI M-3 | Northeast Scottsdale Pickleball mania is sweeping the country in Scottsdale and around the Metro Phoenix area. Everyone, from kids to seniors, is picking up a paddle and trying their hand at the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., leading to a fast rise in...
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,...
By Kyle Decker, ATC, CSCS Every athlete understands the importance of an optimal performance training program and how it will improve their performance. However, rest and recovery are as important as a proper training program. Rest and recovery allow the body to repair and strengthen its three...
by Vince Kame PT, MS, ATC In almost all aspects of today’s society, it seems like kids are acting and performing much older than their age. From communication on the internet to sociologic decisions to participating in sports. The level of sophistication is advanced compared to many years ago....
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 Disorder (TMD, previously referred to as TMJ) is very common, and more than 10 million people in the United States suffer from this condition. What Is TMD?...
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 wrong. You can then react to stop the pain and prevent further damage. Pain can protect you from a more serious injury or let you know that you need to see a doctor for...
By Melissa Miller, PTA at Foothills Downtown Phoenix Knee pain is a common issue, and most will experience it at some point in their lives. Many learn to live with this aggravating pain daily. However, if the pain grows so severe that daily activities become hard to perform, replacement surgery...
For people with chronic head and body aches, pain and fatigue are a way of life. While ibuprofen and other medications can offer short-term relief, they can cause other issues when used frequently. Dry needling is becoming a staple for individuals looking for a way to alleviate pain without drugs....
Heading out on a long-distance road trip sometime soon? As exciting as road trips can be, we know the effect that sitting in a cramped space (especially for prolonged periods of time) can have on people! In addition to the headaches you may get from constantly hearing, "Are we there yet?" the most...
Pain in the buttocks may originate from the sacroiliac joint (SI joint). The sacrum is the bony structure below your lower vertebrae and above your tailbone. The ilium is the top part of the pelvis. There are two SI joints in the human body where the two ilia connect to the sacrum. The SI joints...
