Hydration Matters: Symptoms and Effects of Dehydration
by Doug Rich, PT, OCS, CHT | Red Mountain Dehydration is not limited to hot weather or intense physical activity. It can occur during daily routines and […]
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Concussion Signs, Treatments, and Recovery
by Andrea Ciochetti, PT, MPT, CSCS | North Central Phoenix location It has only been in recent years that concussions have been taken more seriously, with increased […]
How Better Posture Can Improve Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
One of the most common causes of carpal tunnel syndrome is poor posture. Carpal tunnel syndrome is the compression of the median nerve (which travels […]
Hand Therapy: 5 Exercises for Rehabilitation
by Doug Rich, PT, OCS, CHT | Red Mountain The most prevalent area of arthritis of any joint in the body is the first CMC joint which […]
Back Pain, When Should I See Someone?
Our backs are involved in everything we do and are the foundation for every movement we make. We cannot sit, stand, walk, or reach without […]
Balance Problems and Physical Therapy
by Kaitlin Adams PT, DPT | North Phoenix Location People of all ages can experience falls, but for seniors, the risk is greater, and the effects of […]
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 […]
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 […]