Cancer and its treatments can take a heavy toll on the body, often leading to physical challenges that may seem overwhelming. But there’s a beacon of hope in this journey: cancer physical therapy rehabilitation. This specialized form of therapy is designed to help cancer patients regain strength, improve mobility, and enhance overall quality of life. […]
COVID & West Nile Impacts Nearly everyday lately we hear of someone newly diagnosed with West Nile Virus or severe COVID here in Arizona. This can really put you down for several weeks, causing you to suddenly be out of breath doing simple things such as getting out of bed, doing the dishes or walking […]
Is “jaw pain” or TMJ causing you to have symptoms that make chewing difficult? Do you feel like your jaw is clicking and/or locking? OR ALL THE ABOVE?! “Jaw pain” and TMJ related issues have spiked in 2020! The TOPS Physical Therapy Team has seen a large increase in people seeking help for pain related […]
COVID-19 “stay at home” order does not mean to quit moving and stay on the couch…. The TOPS Physical Therapy Team IS HERE TO SUPPORT YOU through the good times and the COVID times 🙂 Our team strides to provide you with all the tools and resources to keep your health and wellbeing at the […]
Outpatient Case Study from a student’s perspective… Clinical Scenario: Patient is a 63-year-old female who presents to physical therapy with left shoulder pain that started 3 months ago. Patient said that she was lifting an object from overhead when she felt sudden pain in her left shoulder. Patient also said that sleeping is okay, but […]
Is the “Grinch” trying to hold you back this year and steal your HOLIDAY SPIRIT?! Tis the season of giving…. But, pain is not what you want to be given! And, at this time of year, pain can be the REAL Grinch… How can you overcome the PAIN-Grinch? Well, we have some GREAT NEWS FOR […]
How much is too much? Â Â Below is the max pitch count for each age group. It is important that your young female athlete does not pitch the same pitch over and over to decrease overuse injury. In order to prevent injury and harm, you should have your female athlete following these guidelines as closely […]
Why do we see so many young female athletes sidelined from injury? Did you miss the first blog? Go back and check it out! This is an awesome series!!! Our student Ashley is sharing her personal story and some insight on why so many young female athletes end up injured. If you are wanting to […]
Saved By The KettleBELL!!! The rundown on kettlebells and how to add them into your gym routine. Kettlebells are a common workout tool in almost any gym. They come in a variety of different sizes and the specific shape of the kettlebell adds an element of versatility that you just can’t get from a dumbbell. […]
Know Your Insurance What do you know about your medical insurance? What services does your insurance cover? What does “patient’s responsibility” actually mean? How can you better understand your policy? Will medical offices check your benefits for you? T.O.P.S. is here to answer all these insurance questions and more! We know that no one plans […]
