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Goodyear Physical Therapy Breakthrough for Female Lower Back Pain

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Living with female lower back pain can feel overwhelming, frustrating, and isolating. You may notice it showing up when you sit at work, pick up kids, or even during workouts.
At Continuous Motion Physical Therapy in Goodyear, we see how this pain steals confidence, limits movement, and affects daily life. You deserve to understand why it happens and how to finally get lasting relief.
Female lower back pain is not just “normal” or something you have to push through. It often comes from issues that can be corrected with the right physical therapy approach.
You might be dealing with:
• Muscle imbalances pulling your spine out of alignment
• Weak or underactive core and pelvic floor muscles
• Old injuries that never healed the right way
• Stress placed on your back from pregnancy or postpartum changes
When you find the true source of your pain, you can reclaim the freedom to move without fear. At our Goodyear clinic, that’s exactly what you discover.

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Pregnancy Safe Core Exercises Every Mom-to-Be Should Know

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Pregnancy is one of the most transformative times in a woman’s life. As your body grows and adapts to support your baby, your posture, balance, and muscle strength shift as well. But are there pregnancy-safe core exercises you can do to keep yourself (and your baby) healthier and happier on the journey?
Actually, one of the most important areas to focus on during pregnancy is your core. Unfortunately, many women are told to avoid core exercise altogether during pregnancy out of fear that it could be unsafe.
The truth is, core training during pregnancy is not only safe when done correctly — it’s essential for your health, comfort, and recovery.

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Acupuncture vs Dry Needling: Discover the Secret Athletes Count On

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When you search for real solutions to pain, the debate around acupuncture vs dry needling always comes up. You hear people talk about them like they are the same, but they are very different. Both use thin needles, but their purpose, technique, and results are not the same. Understanding the difference helps you decide which treatment best supports your recovery and performance goals. Athletes turn to these methods for different reasons, and knowing why can change how quickly you return to the activities you love. By the end of this, you will see why one option may be the game-changer for your body. Here is what you should know right away: • Acupuncture is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and focuses on energy flow. • Dry needling comes from modern physical therapy and targets muscle trigger points. • Both can relieve pain, but dry needling is often used for sports rehab and faster recovery.

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Body Tempering in Physical Therapy: The Recovery Tool You Didn’t Know You Needed

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If you’ve ever woken up the day after a tough workout feeling like your muscles have turned into concrete, you know just how real soreness and stiffness can be. Stretching, foam rolling, and massage often help—but sometimes they aren’t enough.  That’s where body tempering comes in. This powerful recovery technique uses weighted cylinders (often 20–100+

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Busting 5 Common Pregnancy Workout Myths

Pregnancy and Postpartum /

Let’s face it. There’s no shortage of opinions about pregnancy and exercise. From outdated advice to well-meaning comments from friends or family, it can be tough to separate fact from fiction.
At Continuous Motion Physical Therapy in Goodyear, we help active women, athletes, and moms-to-be stay strong, move with confidence, and prepare for postpartum recovery. Here’s the truth about five myths we hear most often from our pregnant and postpartum clients.

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Pain Behind Knee After a Workout? Here’s the Fastest Fix

Knee Pain, Physical Therapy /

Pain behind knee often shows up as an unwelcome guest right after you finish a great workout and feel strong. That sharp or nagging sensation can turn your post-exercise high into worry fast.
Pain behind your knee can come from more than just “overdoing it.” It might be linked to tight muscles, irritated tendons, or even how your joints move during certain exercises. The good news is, with the right approach, you can often fix it quickly and keep it from coming back.
If this pain shows up after your workouts, it’s worth paying attention to. A small issue now can become a bigger problem if you ignore it.
Common triggers include:
• Sudden increases in workout intensity or volume
• Weak or tight hamstrings and calves
• Poor form during squats, lunges, or running
• Old injuries you never fully addressed

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How to Sit With Gluteal Tendinopathy and Still Survive That Zoom Call

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Let’s face it—sitting with gluteal tendinopathy can feel like torture. Whether you’re working from home or stuck in back-to-back video meetings, figuring out how to sit with gluteal tendinopathy without flaring up your pain is frustrating.
You’re not lazy. You’re injured. And your hip is making sure you don’t forget it.
The good news? There are real, evidence-based ways to make sitting more bearable while giving your tendon the rest and support it needs.

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Hip Labral Tear Recovery Without Surgery: When It Works

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You don’t want surgery if you can help it—and honestly, many people don’t need it. If your hip hurts, feels unstable, or clicks when you move, a labral tear could be the reason, but that doesn’t mean you’re out of options.
You might be surprised how effective physical therapy is at helping you heal. With the right hands-on care and movement strategies, you can feel strong and pain-free again.
Recovery without surgery works because it focuses on:
Restoring joint stability and muscle control
Reducing pain through targeted manual therapy
Improving hip movement without irritating the tear
Building strength to protect the area long term

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Heel Pain After Running? Try This Surprising Solution

Heel Pain /

You know the feeling. You go for your jog, and instead of that satisfying sense of accomplishment, you’re hit with sharp, nagging heel pain after running.
This pain can make you dread your next run and miss out on the activities that keep you moving forward.
At Continuous Motion Physical Therapy, we see this often and know how frustrating it is when heel pain threatens to sideline you from what you love. We want to help you understand what’s going on and what you can do about it.
Together, we’ll look at simple, effective strategies that can bring relief and get you moving pain-free again.

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Is Your Groin Muscle Sabotaging Your Workouts?

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You’re showing up, pushing through, and trying to stay consistent, but something in your hip area just won’t cooperate. That nagging pull, ache, or sharp jolt in your groin muscle might be the real reason your workouts feel harder, slower, or downright painful.
You’re not lazy. You’re not out of shape. You might just be fighting against an injury that needs attention before it becomes a long-term setback.
We see it all the time at the clinic:
• Runners with lingering groin tightness
• Lifters losing power in their squats
• Weekend warriors who feel “off” every time they twist or pivot
If your groin muscle isn’t firing right, your entire chain of movement gets thrown off. Let’s dig into how this muscle works, why it fails you, and what you can do to finally move better again.

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Dr. Kelsey Houston
PT, DPT, CERT. CN

Dr. Kelsey Houston is a dedicated and skilled physical therapist with a passion for promoting health and wellness. Originally from Damascus, OR, she pursued her graduate education in Arizona, earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Franklin Pierce University. Throughout her academic career, she honed a strong foundation in evidence-based clinical practice, patient-centered care, and rehabilitation techniques.

Dr. Houston also brings a background in athletics, particularly competitive soccer, which has fueled her dedication to sports rehabilitation and orthopedics. She earned a degree in Clinical Health Sciences from Portland State University, further deepening her knowledge of the human body and its movement mechanics. Her clinical experience spans a wide variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers, where she has worked with patients of all ages and backgrounds.

With a particular focus on orthopedics and sports rehabilitation, Dr. Houston is committed to helping patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and return to active lifestyles. She takes a patient-centered approach, using her expertise to help individuals improve their quality of life.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Houston values maintaining an active lifestyle and enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Kelseys Credentials 

  • Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Certified Dry Needling (Cert. DN)
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Dr. Taylor Calixto, PT, DPT Cert. DN, PCES

Originally from Seattle, Dr. Taylor Calixto has always had a passion for sports, health, and movement. A lifelong soccer player, she was drawn to physical therapy after recovering from a shoulder injury. She earned her undergraduate degree from Boise State and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Western University of Health Sciences, where she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based, patient-centered care.
While in school, Taylor discovered a passion for pelvic health, inspired by two mentors who helped shape her path. She earned her dry needling certification in 2023 and completed advanced pelvic floor training in 2024. Dr. Taylor is committed to empowering patients through personalized, compassionate care—whether they’re returning to sport, navigating pregnancy and postpartum, or addressing pelvic health concerns.

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Ashley Hardman - Performance Coach

 

Ashley Hardman brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as a Performance Coach. She graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Wellness and a minor in Psychology, while also competing as a Division I softball player for four years.

During her fifth year at BYU, Ashley interned with the Olympic Strength Coaches, where she oversaw training programs for all campus athletic teams and ran the Gymnastics strength program. She went on to intern at EXOS in Carlsbad, CA, where she assisted in training club swim athletes, military personnel, retired NFL players, and NFL prospects.

Ashley’s diverse background also includes working as a physical therapy aide, a chiropractor scribe, and a personal trainer at a private gym. After relocating to Arizona, she returned to her alma mater, Estrella Foothills High School, as the Strength and Conditioning Coach, where she taught Weight Training and Athletic Performance classes, and led after-school strength programs for all campus sports.

Now at CMPT, Ashley is committed to helping clients achieve their goals by pushing them to become the best version of themselves. She believes in making 1% progress every day—for herself and for those she trains. Her personal approach to coaching builds strong relationships with clients and athletes, creating a motivating and supportive environment for lasting success.

 

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Dr. Cameron Moore, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT, CSCS, Dip. Osteopractic

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Dr. Cameron Moore, physical therapist and co-owner, has always been very active with sports and activities starting with competitive motocross racing up to a semi-professional level and being a scholarship athlete in track and field competing at the division 1 level in college at Eastern Washington University in the triple jump. Cameron became interested in the profession of physical therapy after having knee surgery in high school and seeing the inter-workings of the profession. He pursued his bachelors degree in Exercise Science before moving to Phoenix to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Franklin Pierce University.

He then began specialization courses for spinal manipulation (Spinal Manipulation Institute) and dry needling (Dry Needling Institute). This lead Cameron in to becoming a Fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT) through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT) and earned a Diploma of Osteopractic®, a distinction and training that only a small percentage of physical therapist have completed.

Dr. Moore continues to be very involved with motocross riding, Crossfit®, Olympic weight lifting, running and an overall active lifestyle with his Wife (Michelle) and their Vizsla (Parker).

Dr. Cameron Moore’s Credentials

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Certified in Dry Needling (Cert DN)
  • Certified in Spinal Manipulation (Cert SMT)
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • Diploma in Osteopractic® (Dip Osteopractic)
  • Fellow Of The American Academy Of Manual Physical Therapist (FAAOMPT)
  • American Academy of Manipulative Therapy Fellow (AAMT)
  • Crossfit® Level 1 Certified (CF-L1)
  • Crossfit® Mobility Certified
  • USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach
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Dr. Michelle Moore, PT, DPT FAAOMPT, Dip. Osteopractic

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Dr. Michelle Moore, physical therapist and co-owner, grew up as a competitive gymnast and developed a passion for healthy living from a young age. Her collegiate studies in Health Education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and athletic background influenced her to combine her passions and pursue a career in physical therapy. She earned a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Franklin Pierce University in 2013.

Dr. Moore continued her educational pathway through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy where she earned her Diploma Osteopractic® (Dip. Osteopractic) and became Certified in Dry Needling (Cert. DN), and Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT). From 2016-2017 Dr. Moore completed the rigorous coursework to become a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT), a distinction held by only a fraction of the profession.

Dr. Moore’s special interests include treating active individuals and returning them to the activities that they love. In her spare time she enjoys Crossfit®, Olympic Weightlifting, mountain biking, hiking, and traveling with her husband, Cameron, and dog, Parker.

Dr. Michelle Moore’s Credentials:

  • ​Physical Therapist (PT)
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Fellow of American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
  • Diploma in Osteopractic® (Dip. Osteopractic)
  • Certified Dry Needling (Cert. DN)
  • Certified Spinal Manipulative Therapy (Cert. SMT)
  • Crossfit® Mobility Certified
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