Daniel Cox, DPT, AZOPT Glendale Doctor of Physical Therapy This is a question we often get from our patients and the simple answer is, it depends on your goals. There can be a lot of uncertainty about the most effective way to do it, and why it’s even beneficial to stretch. There are two main…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2019
F.I.I.T. class at Fitness Center
“Give me your best, forget the rest” is a theme often used with the 7:00 a.m. “Friends in it Together” (F.I.I.T.) group. Christy O’Gara is our amazing trainer and challenges us to be our own personal best and often relies on the training ground as a place to meet new friends, hang with current friends…
Generals, January 2019
Blood pressure clinic open every Thursday afternoon: looking for a few good nurses
Dee-Dee Patrick January is the time for new beginnings. Make a change that will impact your life in a positive way. Keep track of your heart health by getting your blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) checked routinely. Did you know this service is available to you, free of charge, here at PebbleCreek? The Nurses…
Features, November 2018
2 Your Health: AZOPT – How physical therapy treats Parkinson’s Disease
Celeste Delap, DPT, LSVT BIG certified, CCI, AZOPT Goodyear Physical Therapist Parkinson’s disease is an incurable, progressive disorder of the nervous system that gradually affects movement. In the United States, Parkinson’s disease occurs in 13 per 100,000 people and about 60,000 new cases are identified each year. In our West Valley, many people know someone…
Clubs & Classes, November 2018
Therapeutic applications of medical cannabis
Teri Sellers The next meeting of the Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group is November 17. The term medical marijuana refers to using the whole, unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to treat symptoms of illness and other conditions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not recognized or approved the marijuana plant as medicine.…
Features, September 2018
2 Your Health: Who doesn’t like a good #SuccessStory
AZOPT Layne is an active, busy and care-giving 62-year-old woman who enjoys golf, photography, walking her dogs and was just starting to learn pickleball. Her husband was a couple months removed from getting much of his life back after completing an intensive physical therapy program called Big and Loud, specific for people facing Parkinson’s disease.…
Generals, September 2018
Alzheimer’s/Dementia care and 911
Teri Sellers Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia experience memory loss, inability to recognize their family, friends or familiar places. They can also become irrational, confused and combative as a fearful response to perceived dangers happening around them. Often these challenging behaviors are directed at the family caregiver. Late afternoon and into…
Features, August 2018
2 Your Health: Physical Therapy vs. Oploids for pain management
AZOPT Physical Therapists According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sales of prescription opioids have quadrupled in the United States, even though “there has not been an overall change in the amount of pain that Americans report.” In response to a growing opioid epidemic, the CDC released opioid prescription guidelines in March…
July 2018, Clubs & Classes
Oral Health and Alzheimer’s: prevention is key
Teri Sellers The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group will meet on July 21. We are especially happy to have Dr. Kirsten Roling, DDC, Director of Special Projects with Smiles By Delivery as our presenter. Good oral care is extremely important. As we age our oral health becomes critical to our overall health and wellness. One in…
July 2018, Clubs & Classes
Come join the fun at Zumba
Pat Biancardi The Tuesday/Thursday Zumba class took time Thursday, May 17 to recognize and celebrate the birthday of their instructor, Shantoya Thomas. Come join this high energy group of women for a fun workout at the fitness center. Classes start at 9:00 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.