What is Dry Needling?
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
March 7, 2022
One of the more impactful tools we use as physical therapists is dry needling. However, there seems to be some confusion on the topic. You
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2 Minute TMJ Home Treatment & Remedies
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
January 5, 2022
Do you ever have painful clicking in your jaw? It’s possible that you’re suffering from TMD, a disorder of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). This can
5 Simple and Safe Spondylolisthesis Exercises to Decrease Pain Fast!
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
October 12, 2021
As mentioned in our 5 common causes of sciatica post, one of the most common conditions that may cause symptoms of sciatica is spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis
At-Home Spinal Stenosis Treatment
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
October 5, 2021
Spinal stenosis is a condition that can occur at any level of the spine. It is a condition that can cause pain in the neck,
How to Heal Piriformis Syndrome Quickly
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
September 7, 2021
Piriformis syndrome is defined as pain in the buttocks due to non-discogenic (arising from the disc) entrapment of the sciatic nerve in the sub gluteal
What is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome?
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
July 7, 2021
Over the last 30 years, we’ve worked with many Ehlers-Danlos syndrome patients who benefitted directly from physical therapy. In this article, we’ll discuss exactly what
60uP Balance Board Exercise Equipment Review for Older Adults
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
December 10, 2020
As a follow up to our recent post on fall risk factors and how to mitigate fall risk, Jeff also did a review of the
How to Determine Your Fall Risk and Mitigate Your Risk of Falls
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
December 9, 2020
Jeff Petersen took some time this week to discuss how to reduce fall risk in older individuals. In the video, he discusses risk factors such
Fix Your Shoulder Pain Fast! 10 Exercises from Home
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
October 6, 2020
Shoulder pain is one of the more common forms of pain that we experience, behind low back pain and neck pain. It is common to
How to Assess What’s Causing Your Shoulder Pain
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
October 6, 2020
Shoulder pain may can have many causes. These causes can be related to an obvious incident or injury or may spontaneously start. According to the
7 Daily Exercises for a Healthy Back
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
August 3, 2020
If you are the average person over 55 years-old, these 7 exercises are a daily must for long term, pain free back health. We’ve all
Dog Heat Safety!
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
July 7, 2020
In the dry climate of Arizona, especially during the summer when it is hot the heat can cause several health problems in people and our
Staying Hydrated in Arizona This Summer!
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
June 15, 2020
We all know it’s coming. We’ve felt the heat swell up over the last few weeks, and as we enter the summer months in Arizona,
Going out after COVID-19…Now what?
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
May 29, 2020
We have all been impacted by stay at home restrictions, social distancing practices, wearing face masks etc… What do we do now? Well let me
How to Stay Healthy and Mobile During COVID-19
Jeffrey Petersen, PT, MOMT
April 7, 2020
The unprecedented quarantine going on right now is sure to have more than a few of us feeling stir crazy. Staying home can be particularly
