Anna McNamara, DPT, AZOPT Buckeye Physical Therapist There are many misconceptions regarding the similarities and differences between physical therapy, chiropractors and massage therapy. Patients often believe they are the same thing. In fact, the three professions have very different theories regarding the preferred method of treatment, the benefits of each treatment, and the level of…
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Features, March 2018
2 Your Health: Ask your therapist – heat or ice?
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the PebbleCreek Post dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…
Features, February 2018
2 Your Health: Type 2 Diabetes? You have control
Celeste Delap, DPT, GCS, LSVT BIG AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist As physical therapists, we treat patients for a variety of diagnoses, including Type 2 Diabetes. For the most part, everyone knows diet and exercise are important aspects to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, many do not understand how to actually and correctly go about it.…
Features, December 2017
2 Your Health: Why should you choose PT?
Brad Scott Do you have nagging pain or lingering discomfort and not sure what to do or how to get better? Have you or your loved one began to decline in your functional ability? AZOPT is ready to help! More and more people #ChoosePT (physical therapy) first and AZOPT is their top choice! Opioid addiction…
Features, November 2017
2 Your Health: AZOPT success story – meet Barbara
David Price AZOPT is dedicated to providing quality, personalized care by enthusiastic and passionate physical therapists. But don’t just take our word for it. Our patients tell their story best. Like Barbara, who for more than 20 years had unbearable back pain. Read more about her successful experience-. My name is Barbara and for more…
Features, October 2017
2 Your Health: When a home exercise program is not enough
Ryann Roberts, DPT Ever had an injury or nagging pain that just won’t go away? During the course of exercise, sports and sometimes normal daily activities, these injuries occur frequently. Some people will turn to word of mouth, YouTube, or a medical professional for assistance. They will receive an abundance of information, exercise and movements…
Features, September 2017
2 Your Health: Sitting ourselves to death
Trent Brooke PT, DPT Throughout history, people found themselves standing, walking and generally being on their feet more often than not; however, in 2017 sitting has become the position people find themselves in more often and for longer throughout the day. We sit when we drive, at our desks for work and school or just…
Features, August 2017
2 Your Health: Why do our joints pop, click, crack and make noise?
JD Fields, DPT, Cert DN Have you ever noticed your joint popping, clicking, cracking or making some other type of noise? Naturally, it is very concerning to the patient. One of the first questions I ask, “Are the joint noises accompanied by other symptoms?” While this is the minority of joint noises, symptoms like pain…
Features, July 2017
2 Your Health: Incorporating proper body mechanics
Pamela Guevarra, PT, DPT, Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy Proper body mechanics are certain positions of everyday activities that keep your spine and body properly aligned. This ultimately prevents symptoms like pain and stiffness in the spine. These positions are further recommended for people without back problems to help prevent stress on the spine, to help…
Features, June 2017
2 Your Health: What is “frozen shoulder?”
AZOPT Team Like back pain, shoulder pain can be caused by many things — stress, exercise (or the lack thereof), working in the same position for a long period of time. But if you have chronic shoulder pain and stiffness, as well as limited movement in your shoulder joint especially over a longer period of…