Do You Need Preventative Physical Therapy?
Jeremy Wachter
January 16, 2024
Though we love working with our patients and seeing them get better, we find that we often don’t meet our patients until after they’ve had
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Is Sitting the New Smoking?
Jeremy Wachter
November 30, 2023
In recent years, the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” has gained popularity, suggesting that the health risks associated with prolonged sitting are comparable to
Chiropractor vs Physical Therapy: Which to choose, pros and cons of each
Jeremy Wachter
November 6, 2023
Though most of our patients intuitively understand that physical therapists and chiropractors are not the same thing, we find that patients still sometimes wonder which
Physical Therapy vs Occupational Therapy: What’s the difference?
Jeremy Wachter
October 30, 2023
In our practice, we employ both physical therapists and occupational therapists, and patients often wonder if there’s a significant difference between physical therapists vs occupational
What if Physical Therapy Doesn’t Work?
Jeremy Wachter
September 15, 2023
Physical therapy is a valuable and often highly effective treatment option for a wide range of musculoskeletal and mobility issues. But what if physical therapy
Do You Need a Referral for Physical Therapy? Common Myths
Jeremy Wachter
August 21, 2023
Physical therapy is a valuable healthcare service that can decrease your healthcare costs significantly and aid in the rehabilitation and improvement of various musculoskeletal conditions,
Advanced Upper Body Micro-Workout
Jeremy Wachter
March 8, 2023
We recently received a request from a reader to finish our micro-workouts series – and we had to oblige! What follows is a more advanced
Resistance Band Face Pull: Secret weapon for shoulder strength and health
Jeremy Wachter
February 7, 2023
It’s well known that face pulls are one of the best exercises for strong and healthy shoulders that look as good as they perform. By
Training for Hiking: How to get in shape for the season!
Jeremy Wachter
November 10, 2022
As the weather cools off here in Arizona, we often start to think about activities we could be doing outside. Over the last few weeks,
Shin Splints: What causes them and how to fix them
Jeremy Wachter
August 3, 2022
You don’t need to be a runner to be familiar with the pain and frustration of shin splints. All one needs to do is take
Glute Bridge Benefits – Counteract The Effects of Sitting All Day
Jeremy Wachter
May 12, 2022
The posterior chain: this part of the body is often discussed in fitness circles, but we still find that it is often neglected in our
5 Myths about Cardio and Fat Loss
Jeremy Wachter
September 8, 2021
The topic of cardiopulmonary (heart and lung) fitness is much maligned and often misunderstood. We’ve all known a few “cardio junkies” in our day –
6 Myths about Resistance Training
Jeremy Wachter
August 13, 2021
It should come as no shock to anyone that we here at Petersen Physical Therapy are big supporters of getting regular exercise. In our examination
3 Minutes A Day: Upper Body Micro Workout
Jeremy Wachter
June 8, 2021
Want to tighten up your arms? Improve posture? Improve some nagging shoulder pain? Look no further than this upper body micro workout, which can be
Leg Strength Micro Workout – Lower Body Strength in 3 Minutes A Day
Jeremy Wachter
May 6, 2021
There’s a reason that gym goers have nicknamed their legs “wheels”. Your legs (up to and including your glutes) are what get you around day
