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Reducing Your Risk Of Falls And Injuries In 3 Steps
general physical therapy
aging
,
balance
,
falls
,
injury risk
,
rate of force development
,
sarcopenia
The CDC reports millions of American adults fall each year leading to millions of Emergency Department visits and hospital admissions.
Climbing Injury Rate Differences Between Genders
climbing
climbing
,
climbing injuries
,
injury risk
,
rock climbing
By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS The sport of rock climbing continues to grow and expand in popularity and participation.
Running And Plantar Fasciitis
Running Injuries
exercise
,
heel pain
,
plantar fasciitis
,
running
,
running injury
By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS Attention, fellow runners! Have you ever wondered how your training volume and running form
Lifting The Heaviest Weight At The Gym
Exercise
exercise
,
exercise prescription
In personal training we often joke the heaviest weight in the gym for participants is the front door. Researchers have
Top-Down Pressure: How Rib and Core Dysfunction Impact the Pelvic Floor
Pelvic Health
APD
,
core exercise
,
core stability
,
exercise
,
pelvic health
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve ever been told to “strengthen your core” but still struggle with abdominal
Exercise Improves Cognition And Memory Across All Populations
Exercise
aging
,
emotional health
,
exercise
,
mental health
The positive impact of exercise on our mental health diseases and outcomes continues to be discovered. Research has moved from
Using The 2 x 2 Method To Improve The Effectiveness Of Your Workout
Exercise
exercise
,
exercise prescription
,
repetitions in reserve
,
strength training
Time remains one the most precious resources and is often sighted as the biggest barrier to exercising consistently. When we
How does working with a personal trainer compare with self directed programs and online exercise apps?
Exercise
,
Uncategorized
exercise
,
exercise prescription
,
strength training
Technology's impact on our lives continues to grow each year. In the exercise industry we have seen a significant impact
A Climber's Guide to Shoulder Pain: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
climbing
rock climbing
,
shoulder pain
The shoulder is an integral component of a climber's ability to scale walls efficiently and effectively. It allows for an
Treating Achilles Tendon Pain In Runners
Running Injuries
achilles tendinitis
,
achilles tendinopathy
,
running injury
,
tendon pain
Achilles tendon injuries, tendonitis or tendinopathy, are a common lower quarter injury among athletes. Studies suggest a lifetime prevalence of
Moving to Your Rhythm: How exercise and your circadian rhythm affect your health
Exercise
exercise
,
exercise prescription
,
sleep
By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS A recent study by M. Erickson et. al. looked at how patterns of rest
Exercise and Physical Therapy Demonstrate Improvements in Patellar Cartilage Thickness
knee pain
CrossFit
,
knee pain
,
running
Are you a runner with knee pain? Or a CrossFit athlete who has knee pain with squatting or box jumps?
Mobility That Moves With You: A Physical Therapist's Guide to Banded Joint Mobilizations at Home
Exercise
exercise
,
exercise prescription
,
mobility
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve ever tried stretching or foam rolling only to still feel stiff, limited,
Mend Colorado Launches Specialized Exercise Classes for Women
Press Release
Physical therapist-led classes in Boulder and Louisville offer a safe, inclusive space for women to build strength and vitality through
Trouble Feeling Your Glutes During Workouts? Try These Three Isometric Exercises
Exercise
exercise
,
exercise prescription
,
hip pain
,
low back pain
,
strengthening
By: Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve been doing all the right glute focused exercises but still feel like
Cortisone Injections for Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Pain May Cause More Harm than Good
shoulder pain
injection
,
rotator cuff tear
,
shoulder pain
Dr. Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders that we see at
Breaking Myths, Building Strength, and Protecting Your Pelvic Floor: What Every Young Female Athlete Needs to Know
Female Athlete
exercise
,
exercise prescription
,
female athlete
,
pelvic health
,
postpartum
,
strength training
By: Dr. Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS If you caught my Instagram Reel “Top 3 Things I’m NOT Falling For
Offseason Programming for Shoulder & Elbow Strength: A Guide for Parents and Coaches of Youth Baseball Athletes
baseball
By: Dr. Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS When the baseball season ends, many athletes shift their focus away from structured
Should I Lift Weights To Failure?
Exercise
exercise
,
exercise prescription
,
repetitions in reserve
,
strength training
Strength training is an essential part of any exercise program. In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics
What’s the Best Position to Deliver a Baby In?
Pelvic Health
labor and delivery
,
pregnancy
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Working with individuals during pregnancy, we’re often asked, “What is the best position to
New Evidence Supports Heavy Weightlifting During Pregnancy
Women's Health
exercise
,
pregnancy
,
strength training
,
women's health
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS For years, the absence of robust research led to a cautious approach toward heavy
How much protein do older females need each day to optimize muscle mass?
strengthening
aging
,
nutrition
,
protein
,
sarcopenia
,
strength training
Older adults are at high risk of sacropenia or the loss of muscle mass due to aging. Sacropenia can be
Is Strength Training Safe for Kids? Here’s What the Research Says
Sports Performance
basketball
,
football
,
injury risk
,
soccer
,
sports performance
,
strength training
By: Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS We’re often asked whether strength training is safe for kids and adolescents. The short
Stiff Mid and Upper Back? Try Some of Our Favorite Thoracic Mobility Exercises
CrossFit
CrossFit
,
exercise
,
mobility
By: Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS Increasing the ability to move through a full range of motion in the thoracic
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