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Lasting Relief from Low Back Pain in Boulder: Mend Colorado Delivers Evidence-Based Therapy for Active Lifestyles

September 23, 2025

Mend Colorado’s evidence-based physical therapy service helps Boulder locals conquer back pain, reclaim outdoor lifestyles, and build long-term strength. BOULDER, CO- Mend Colorado, Boulder’s trusted provider in physical therapy, announces itsspecialized service for lasting relief from low back pain designed for the city’s active, outdoor-oriented population. The innovative program combines advanced diagnostic evaluation, personalized treatment...

Bone Health

Jump for Your Bones: How Jumping Helps Build Bone Density

September 18, 2025

By: Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS When we think of exercises that keep us strong and healthy, we often picture walking, lifting weights, or stretching. But did you know that something as simple as jumping can be one of the best things you can do for your bones? Why Bone Density Matters Our bones are...

Back Injuries

Relieve Sciatica: Positioning to Decrease Pain

September 17, 2025

By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS Low back pain known as lumbar radiculopathy or more commonly as sciatica can be a debilitating condition. The condition is marked by severe pain that can present from the low back to the foot. The pain can be intermittent to unrelenting. Characteristics of this type of pain are the...

Exercise

Why Strength Training for Women is Non-Negotiable After 40 (And How to Start)

September 16, 2025

By: Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS The Truth About Midlife Strength: It’s About Health, Not Vanity As we enter our 40s and 50s, our bodies begin to change — sometimes dramatically. Muscle mass decreases, metabolism slows, bone density decreases, and aches and pains become more noticeable. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause only accelerate these...

Hip Injuries

What Are The Best Treatments For Hip Arthritis?

September 15, 2025

Hip osteo arthritis (OA) is a common condition with authors reporting up to a 20% prevalence among adults in the U.S. Hip OA remains the most common cause of hip pain in middle to older aged adults often felt in the front of the hip or groin. This condition often leads to pain and loss...

Back Injuries

Is Spinal Manipulation Effective For Sciatica?

September 15, 2025

Sciatica is an umbrella term used to describe leg symptoms, such as pain, numbness, or tingling, caused by spinal conditions. Irritation or entrapment of the spinal nerves as they exit the spinal canal can lead to severe symptoms and disability. The majority of these cases can be treated conservatively including Physical Therapy and possible spinal...

Exercise

High Intensity Exercise Reduces Cancer Cell Activity In Breast Cancer Survivors

September 11, 2025

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer related death women with over 600K deaths attributed to this form of cancer worldwide. National and international guidelines continue to support the utilization of exercise as part of a multimodal treatment plan for patients with this form of cancer. Exercise has a significant impact on metabolic and...

Exercise

Is Exercise Effective At Improving Atrial Fibrillation

September 11, 2025

Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm abnormality diagnosed by physicians. A multi modal treatment plan, including medications, procedures, and exercise, is often indicated to help control the progression of the arrhythmia and improve an individual’s quality of life. Patients cleared by their physician to begin or continue an exercise program often report significant...

Running Injuries

The Straw That Broke The Camels Back: How Much Is Too Much With Running Injuries

September 11, 2025

Running injuries are very common among amateur and professional runners. Up to 90% of all runners report an injury limiting their training or competition. In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics the vast majority of running injuries are overuse in nature and are often precipitated by muscle imbalances and training errors. The...

CrossFit

Why Does My Chest Drop When I Front Squat?

September 4, 2025

By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Ever feel your chest collapsing forward in the bottom of a front squat? I put together a quick self-exam so you can test your ankles, hips, thoracic spine, wrists, elbows, and shoulders to find what’s holding you back. Even better, I’ve added simple treatment ideas for each area so...

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Lasting Relief from Low Back Pain in Boulder: Mend Colorado Delivers Evidence-Based Therapy for Active Lifestyles

Jump for Your Bones: How Jumping Helps Build Bone Density

Relieve Sciatica: Positioning to Decrease Pain

Why Strength Training for Women is Non-Negotiable After 40 (And How to Start)

What Are The Best Treatments For Hip Arthritis?

Is Spinal Manipulation Effective For Sciatica?

High Intensity Exercise Reduces Cancer Cell Activity In Breast Cancer Survivors

Is Exercise Effective At Improving Atrial Fibrillation

The Straw That Broke The Camels Back: How Much Is Too Much With Running Injuries

Why Does My Chest Drop When I Front Squat?

December 2, 2025What Mental And Emotional Beliefs Are Associated With Chronic Tendon Pain

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November 26, 2025Target Your Exercises to Your Goals: How Sets and Reps Shape Your Results

November 24, 2025Does Adding Dry Needling To Physical Therapy Treatments Improve Shoulder Pain?

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