
Does Physical Therapy Hurt? What to Really Expect in Your Recovery
At our clinic, we’ve helped thousands of people work through injuries, surgeries, and chronic pain, so we understand the hesitation when someone asks if physical
At our clinic, we’ve helped thousands of people work through injuries, surgeries, and chronic pain, so we understand the hesitation when someone asks if physical
If you’ve ever dealt with persistent muscle knots in your neck, shoulders, or upper back, you know how frustrating they can be. These “trigger points”
Whether you’re dealing with discomfort or just trying to stay ahead of joint pain, understanding joint protection strategies for your upper quadrant can be very
If you’re dealing with sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, you’re not alone—it’s a very common set of symptoms that we see in our clinic every day.
As we age, one of the smartest things we can do for our mobility and independence is learn how to protect our hip joints and
As a physical therapist, one of the most common concerns patients have is how to protect their joints over the long haul (especially as they
As physical therapists, we use a modality known as manual therapy to assist 80-90 percent of our patients with their pain, stiffness, or injury recovery.
In physical therapy, our goal is to help patients achieve their goals and maintain them over the long-haul. Because of our focus on working in
If you’re struggling with pain or limited mobility after a car accident, recognizing the signs you need physical therapy after an accident can be the
When you’re hit with an injury or chronic pain, the thought of a potential surgery can feel like a cloud looming overhead. Nobody looks forward
In the past, we’ve written numerous articles detailing micro-workouts that can be done in the middle of the day. However, we’ve never stopped to truly
One phenomenon we’ve seen over the years is that patients sometimes get rehab or physical therapy advice from personal trainers at the gym. While in
Cases of tendonitis can vary dramatically in severity, ranging from mild irritation to debilitating pain. Though physical therapy can technically help any case of tendonitis,
Regardless of background, we’ve all had seasons of life where physical activity has taken a back seat to other priorities. However, it can feel very
In physical therapy, we often have patients use various massage tools in our office, and recommend that these tools be used outside of the office
Petersen Physical Therapy has been serving the East Valley in Arizona for over 30 years. Our four locations are easily accessible from all over Arizona, and are within close driving distance of Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Maricopa, Chandler, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Apache Junction, and Scottsdale, Arizona.
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