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
As physical therapists, we’re often recommending that patients achieve a particular level of mobility and flexibility as part of their journey towards performing their daily
If you’ve ever had the frustrating experience of dealing with a stress fracture (looking at you, runners!), you know the typical inner debate that goes
One excellent option for patients with limited mobility, chronic conditions, or who are recovering from complex injuries is home health physical therapy. Though we’re an
One thing we often mention to our patients to maximize their recovery and their results is that they must be an active participant in the
If you’ve ever felt that familiar ache in your knee after a workout, you’re not alone—many of our patients have struggled with runner’s knee (Patellofemoral
When most people think of physical therapy, they often envision treatment for injuries, chronic pain, or post-surgical recovery. One of the fortunate side effects of
Whether it’s from a sudden movement, lifting something heavy, or even sleeping in an awkward position, most of us have experienced a back “tweak” at
If you’re early in your physical rehabilitation journey, you may have been told by a physical therapist or friend that physical therapy will get worse
Upon your initial evaluation in physical therapy (or after your first couple of appointments), patients often report experiencing similar phenomena. The good news is that
Among our new patients, the feeling of physical and mental fatigue after physical therapy can come as a bit of a surprise! The great news
As we’ve discussed elsewhere on our site, the terms “mobility” and “flexibility” are sometimes used interchangeably in our society. Once we’ve worked with a patient
As we’ve mentioned many times on our site, we’ve had the pleasure of working with and meeting hundreds of physical therapists over the last 40
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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