It is almost a daily occurrence that somebody walks through my doors and says “I have a torn rotator cuff”. Maybe some other versions of that (i.e. torn rotator cup, rotatory cup, etc.). The next question is usually “does physical therapy actually help with...
READ MORE3 Common ERRONEOUS Beliefs About Back Pain
Aug 6, 2021 | Back Pain
The beliefs of back pain that I have gathered over the years of Spark Performance and Physiotherapy. The 3 Beliefs of Back Pain: You Should Push Through Pain Settling For A...
I Am Old, Therefore I Hurt
May 25, 2021 | Back Pain, Physical Therapy
What a common misconception I must dispel almost daily. I don’t know where the correlation was drawn to conclude growing old = pain. For those aging adults who continue to...
Movement as Medicine
Nov 11, 2020 | Back Pain
I must make a confession. Me, a physical therapist, hurt my back last weekend. Unlike what some may think, people in the healthcare field are not immune to aches, pains, and...
Save Time and Money
Jul 30, 2020 | Physical Therapy
Did you know Arizona is a Direct Access state for Physical Therapy? That means you can see a physical therapist without a script! You can now save time AND money! How Does...
5 Ways To Prepare Your Golf Game For Next Golf Season
May 8, 2020 | Golf
What are you doing to prepare yourself for the next golf season? Most golfers do not realize the most important part of improving their golf game is the off-season plan. How often do you see a PGA tour player significantly improve during the tour season?
Pain Doesn’t Care About COVID-19
Apr 13, 2020 | Physical Therapy
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is forcing many of us to change and adapt our routines to a new “normal.” One thing that has not changed since the COVID-19 pandemic...
Gym Injuries: Painful Hips When Squatting
Have you ever felt hip pain when squatting? You know, the feeling of a big bundle of tightness on the front of your hip that prevents you from getting the depth you...
Who Is Physical Therapy For?
Jan 30, 2020 | Physical Therapy
During my community events, one of the most frequently asked questions is “Who Is Physical Therapy For?” For those who have never had the pleasure of attending...
The Dreadful Truth About Orthotics
Dec 6, 2019 | Ankle/Foot
According to a recent study, foot orthotics have grown from $2.5 Billion in sales in 2014 to a projected $3.5 Billion in sales in 2020. (reference) It seems like every...