Utah Physical Therapy Specialists

12/06/2025

05/20/2025

Screenshot I saw this statement many years ago and it still rings true! Our bodies were made to move and movement facilitates health and wellness. Movement is the cornerstone of what I do as a physical therapist, offering profound benefits across physical, emotional, and mental health domains. Engaging in regular physical activity enhances cardiovascular and muscular fitness, reduces the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, and improves bone density and joint flexibility ....

Screenshot I saw this statement many years ago and it still rings true! Our bodies were made to move and movement facilitates health and wellness. Movement is the cornerstone of what I do as a phys…

05/07/2025

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are increasingly common among youth soccer players, with higher incidence rates observed in adolescents. These injuries not only pose short-term performance setbacks but also raise long-term risks for osteoarthritis and re-injury. Fortunately, evidence-based ACL prevention programs—rooted in physical therapy principles—have shown significant success in reducing injury rates. Programs like FIFA 11+ and PEP (Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance) incorporate neuromuscular training, proprioceptive exercises, strength building, and dynamic warm-ups....

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are increasingly common among youth soccer players, with higher incidence rates observed in adolescents. These injuries not only pose short-term performanc…

04/29/2025

I heard a quote many years ago that still rings in my head..."Those who fail to take time for exercise today will be forced to make time for illness tomorrow." While it is true that certain illnesses can come irrespective of our commitment to exercise, regular exercise is one of the most powerful tools for maintaining and improving overall health, function, and quality of life....

I heard a quote many years ago that still rings in my head…”Those who fail to take time for exercise today will be forced to make time for illness tomorrow.” While it is true that…

04/01/2025

Many years ago, one of my patients surprised me when he said, "You know what? You physical therapists are the best kept secret ever. You are able to help people recover from a lot of conditions and you have helped me a ton, but nobody knows about you!" I hope many more people know about us now than they did back then but, unfortunately, research shows that only 7-10% of people that could benefit from physical therapy actually get it....

Many years ago, one of my patients surprised me when he said, “You know what? You physical therapists are the best kept secret ever. You are able to help people recover from a lot of conditio…