Let me introduce myself. I’m Paula Gorbutt, a West Valley native and Medicare navigator. I was born and raised in the Avondale/Goodyear area and attended high school at Agua Fria. Aside from a few brief years in Texas, Utah, and California, I’ve lived here most of my life. My husband of more than 36 years…
Randy J. Hurwitz For most of my professional life as a personal injury attorney, I’ve heard attorney jokes and been teased by friends and family by being called an ambulance chaser. Chase them? I couldn’t possibly catch them! (As you would quickly see if you saw my struggles to move on the pickleball court!) Attorneys,…
Brooke Smith, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, Cert DN, CCI, AzOPT Goodyear Clinic Manager As an evidence-based practice, we are always evolving and learning the best manual therapy techniques, exercise protocols, and new modalities that are utilized to accelerate healing times and return you to normal as quickly and efficiently as possible. Sometimes, this includes rapidly improved…
Blake McDonald, DPT, AZOPT Buckeye Doctor of Physical Therapy Have you experienced motion sickness and/or nausea with just simply turning your head or looking up? Have you laid down in bed for the night only to find yourself incredibly dizzy? Most likely it’s not your sinus headache or cold, but could be benign paroxysmal positional…
The holiday season is also the season of giving and a time to share smiles with those around you. As you gather to drink hot cocoa and sing carols with family and friends, it’s important to remember there are seniors in your community who would love to celebrate, too. However, many seniors live alone, without…
Brad Scott One in four Americans fall every year. In fact, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in the 65 and older population. Not only can a fall cause hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries, but it also can cause fear and depression, making it difficult for someone to trust staying active.…
Senior Care simply means care that does not involve nursing-type activities such as wound changes. In-home senior care provides practical support with a human touch. Our compassionate CAREGivers assist elder clients with common activities of daily living like showering, cooking and much more. CAREGivers can even help with errands and transportation. A passion for serving…
JD Fields, doctorate in physical therapy (DPT), orthopaedic certified specialist (OCS), Arizona Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AZOPT) Glendale clinic manager Most people think that ankle sprains can only happen during sports or high-level activity, but in truth, they occur more often during normal daily and recreational activities such as chores, hiking, and even walking. These regular…
Brooke Smith, DPT, AZOPT Goodyear Clinic manager As an avid exerciser, I enjoy a challenging workout with immediate results. So, I was skeptical when I was invited to participate in my first yoga class. Would it be difficult enough? Would I even enjoy it? Simply—yes! Not only did I notice a big improvement in…
AZOPT Cupping, also known as Myofascial Decompression, is a type of alternative therapy that originated in China in 241 AD. However, it became more mainstream following the 2016 Summer Olympics. You may remember seeing circular marks all over Michael Phelps’ back. This gave rise to cupping’s popularity throughout physical therapy. Cupping therapy is an ancient…