The first thing you should do if you tear your ACL is to NOT PANIC! I know, that is kind of like telling someone who is sad to cheer up. It doesn’t quite work like that. But, hopefully, this article can help reduce the fear, anxiety, and stigma associated with tearing...
READ MOREWhy Do We Get Injured?
Dec 27, 2022 | Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
If you are human- you know, breathing and participating in life- then it is likely you have been injured a time or two. It could be as small as a little tweak in the low...
Meet Spark’s Newest Team Member!
Dec 20, 2022 | Personal Training
A lifelong athlete and coach, Cait has been immersed in the world of sport and training from a young age. At three years old, she picked up her first tennis racquet and...
Stress Is Good?
Dec 2, 2022 | Physical Therapy
Are you feeling the holiday stress yet? Stress gets such a bad name… “Stress caused Bill to drink too much”… “Kate forgot to buy a present for her husband because of...
Why Is My Groin Hurting When I Am Running?
Oct 14, 2022 | Aging, Hip, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
Arizona’s fall weather brings out the athlete in all of us. The most common sport people take part in? Running. Why? You just lace up a pair of shoes and start your run....
Do You Really Need A Hip Replacement?
You’re starting to suffer from nagging hip pain. It hurts when you stand, walk, and get out of bed in the morning. It’s starting to cause a limp. You’re having trouble...
6 Common Pickleball Injuries That Might Make You Miss Your Next Match
Sep 30, 2022 | Ankle/Foot, Elbow, Flexibility, Hip, Knee, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Shoulder
It’s fall everyone! Today’s the day! The sun is shining, the weather is cooling off, it’s time to play some pickleball, and the snowbirds are back in town! *GASP*...
Common Injuries That Will Stop You From Playing Football
Sep 23, 2022 | Elbow, Hip, Injury Prevention, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, Shoulder
It is fall time! That means football, BBQs, pumpkins, and sweater weather! For most of the country that means sweater weather. For us Arizonans, we can throw on some jeans...
Sciatica: How To Live With It And Still Enjoy Life
Sep 16, 2022 | Aging, Back Pain
What exactly is Sciatica? Sciatica. Have you heard of it? You may have even suffered from it or you thought you have… The interesting thing about “sciatica” is it has become...
5 Tips To Treat Back Pain On Your Own And Avoid Surgery
Sep 9, 2022 | Back Pain, Injury Prevention, Physical Therapy
If you are looking to avoid surgery for your back pain, you are in the right place. With all the research currently out there about conservative treatment versus surgical...