Dereck Hope, PT PerformanceWest Physical Therapy

02/09/2023

Happy Birthday to our favorite therapist!

01/06/2022

For all of my patients who I remind to throw away their cute shoes, and for hair stylists everywhere (especially my wife) take note!

07/04/2020

No words to express my gratitude to the men and women of our Armed Forces as well as our Law Enforcement for the sacrifices they give and do for us on a daily basis. Nor for those that have served in the past and to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you. I am so grateful for this One Nation Under God.

06/11/2020

03/21/2020

Thank you for trusting us at PerfomanceWest for your Physical Therapy needs. We want you to know we are taking all safety precautions and are mindful of your health and well being.

On March 19, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the US Department of Homeland Security issued a memorandum and associated guidance designating physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists as “essential critical infrastructure workers.”

08/21/2019

A very informative article about Trigger Point Dry Needling (TPDN) from the University of Wisconsin Health Magazine. Gives some great information about dry needling. I’ve been practicing TPDN for about 4 years now and have had some really good success helping to alleviate pain in my patients. I get questions all the time about what it is and this article helps to clarify.

I would love to answer any other questions out there about TPDN. Please don’t hesitate to contact me via this page or at the following clinic numbers.
Farmington 801-451-5985
Clear field 801-776-6000

UW Health sports rehabilitation experts explain trigger point dry needling an when it is appropriate to use.

06/05/2018

With school and summer sports in full swing please remember we at PerformanceWest are here to help your young athletes! We provide free injury screenings for all injured athletes. Please let us know if we can help with your child or team.
BOUNTIFUL
801-295-3553
FARMINGTON
801-451-5985
CLEARFIELD
801-776-6000
EDEN
801-745-3200

06/05/2018

https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/shoulder-injuries-in-the-throwing-athlete/

Overhand throwing places extremely high stresses on the shoulder, specifically to the anatomy that keeps the shoulder stable. Rotator cuff tears and SLAP injuries are common throwing injuries in the shoulder.

04/02/2018

Little League Elbow is a sprain of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament on the inside of your elbow - caused by too much stress from repetitive forceful throwing. Pitching less, improving your mechanics, and improving any impairments can help prevent Little League Elbow...

03/28/2018

For those of you who enjoy running and staying active, this is a great article with information about how dry needling can help you stay healthy. It has been a refreshing alternative for treatment.

Physical therapists insert thin (acupuncture-like) needles into tense bands of muscle.