Another winter has come and gone and now the Arizona summer is here to stay - seemingly forever! With heat this intense, working out can seem like an even more daunting challenge to overcome. If we feel like can barely walk from our house to our car without melting, how in the world are we …
Millions of people in the United States are plagued by lower back pain. The culprits are numerous—anywhere from living a sedentary lifestyle to lifting something heavy. But the one thing all sufferers of lower back pain have in common is knowing that it can make even your day-to-day activities seem daunting. If you think that …
It is an all-too common fact that most athletes don’t properly warm-up and stretch before playing or practicing for the game. As a result, this can lead to many avoidable injuries. The constant stop and start motion of fielding the ball or running the bases can put stress on the body if you aren’t properly …
You may have your physical therapy facts down pat, but we bet you do not know these 12 things about Above & Beyond Physical Therapy! Physical Therapy Facts About Above & Beyond Physical Therapy Above & Beyond’s team is top notch! A&B’s team of experienced physical therapists are dedicated to recovering all patients to optimal function …
Soccer is one of the fastest growing team sports in America and is also one with the most injuries. In fact, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 231,447 athletes were treated in hospital emergency rooms for soccer-related injuries in 2012. The fear of a soccer injury shouldn’t prevent you from playing in the …
For many, golf and Arizona go hand-in-hand. People travel from all over the country to play on some of the best courses nationwide - no matter how hot it is outside. Golf is one of America’s all-time favorite sports activities enjoyed by everyone—from men, women, children, athletes and retirees. Golf can be played year-round at …
Wondering why you are having trouble losing weight or staying fit? Unfortunately, eating healthy can be a lot harder than you think due to all of the misleading labels on food and drinks. You can’t always trust what’s on the label of “healthy” foods. With terms like “diet”, “natural” and “low-fat” slapped on them, food …
When you think of jumping rope your mind may immediately go to P.E. class with a beaded rope and 20 other 10 year olds jumping alongside you. Or, you may remember jumping rope in your driveway until the sun went down and you had to go inside for dinner. We’re right there with you. But …
Summer is coming. Spring has sprung and winter is but a distant memory. The temperatures are steadily climbing and so are heat stroke, dehydration and heat exhaustion when people set out for some hiking in Arizona. Turn off the TV and lace up those hiking shoes. We’ve rounded up 4 of the best hikes …