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 […]
Why do we see so many young female athletes sidelined from injury? Why do so many of these female athletes suffer the same injury? What are the most common injuries? Can we prevent these injuries? Why are we not doing more? If you are seeking answers to any of the question above, then this blog […]
Lower Body Workout Variations Last week we asked if you were a frequent gym-goer or someone who is newer to the gym to see if you could benefit from upper body variations. This week we would like to share with you all some simple lower body strengthening exercises. We picked a few that we see […]
Are you a frequent gym-goer? Are you new to the gym? If you answered yes to either question, then you could benefit from exercise variations. Why is that? The simple reason is, we all can benefit from variation in our training. (Variation in terms of training can mean intensity, volume, frequency, lifting tempo, exercise selection […]
Here at TOPS Physical Therapy we celebrate athletic trainers everyday, but each March it’s highlighted on a national level during National Athletic Training Month. To celebrate this month we would like to highlight the BEST athletic trainer, Chad Bohls! Chad, like all athletic trainers across America, deserves to be recognized for his commitment to helping […]
There has been a topic we feel that we need to make very clear to our current and future patients regarding their care. TOPS Physical Therapy & Osteopractics is here to treat YOU as an individual, NOT as a diagnosis! Although that can be considered a cliché statement, it is something we take to heart, […]
How do you choose the right Physical Therapy clinic for you? Currently in this day and time with a saturated market, with Physical Therapy clinics everywhere, what factors into your decision on choosing where to go? You can go where your doctor refers you (ARIZONA IS DIRECT ACESS, NO DOCTOR REFERRAL NEEDED), where a friend/family member […]
Advanced Workout The advanced workout routine incorporates the use of plyometric drills and various free weight workouts to give the participant a strength training routine that should also increase heart rate and challenge the cardiovascular system. Plyometric exercises are force-producing movements that incorporate multiple muscle groups and feature an element of coordination. Plyometric drills, in […]