Have you had a fall or been concerned about stability and balance? Sometimes it’s small unnoticed changes in strength and balance that can increase slowly
If you struggle with tight, painful knots in your muscles, you’re not alone—as physical therapists, we’ve guided countless patients through safe and effective ways to
Obesity is a complex and widespread health challenge that impacts millions of people worldwide. Some physical therapists offer customized solutions for patients with obesity, based
In the past, we’ve discussed the pros and cons of physical therapy as opposed to surgery, but what about when you know you’ve got an
One specialized service that comes up with our patients is physical therapy for weight loss. Since physical therapy isn’t typically thought of as an option
Once you’ve first committed to try physical therapy, the next step is to have an initial evaluation. This appointment tends to take a little bit
In the past, we’ve written entire articles on physical therapy vs pain medications, and what we’ve got to say about opioids vs physical therapy isn’t
Your physical therapy treatment will last for a finite amount of time, and it’s important to remember that the goal of physical therapy is to
One conversation we have semi-frequently with patients is regarding when to stop physical therapy. Whether you’ve had a change in insurance coverage, your benefits have
We recently published an article on foam rolling and massage guns, but another common question we hear from patients is on the topic of foam
One thing we mention to every patient, regardless of their diagnosis, is the importance of completing a home exercise program for physical therapy success to
A few weeks back, we discussed whether or not one should be concerned about flexibility loss from lifting weights or strength training. However, there’s another
We’ve written elsewhere on our site about fall risk factors and risk mitigation, but we wanted to address another element of the topic that often
Knee flexibility is one of those things most of us take for granted until it’s taken away from us, whether by injury, age, or adaptive
As physical therapists, we’re frequently asked about the best tools for self-care. In the past we’ve discussed the benefits of foam rolling, as well as
Petersen Physical Therapy has been serving the East Valley in Arizona for over 30 years. Our three 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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