Functional Screening Tests for Ankle Mobility

Ankle Sprains in Muay Thai: Causes and Prevention

By Dr. Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS Ankle sprains are one of the most overlooked injuries in Muay Thai. Most...

Hip Self-Mobilizations for Runners, Lifters, Climbers

By: Mary Pezzella, PT, DPT One of our favorite tools at Mend Colorado for improving hip mobility is a heavy...

Pelvic Pain and Tension: How a Pelvic Wand Can Provide Relief

By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Many people think pelvic floor dysfunction only involves weakness. However, for many  individuals dealing...

New Research Highlights the Benefits of Physical Therapy After Breast Cancer Treatment

By: Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC Many breast cancer survivors continue to experience shoulder pain, tightness, weakness, and limited mobility...

The Physical Therapy Pickleball Lunging Checklist: How to Self-Assess Your Movement and Reduce Injury Risk

By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS One of the most important movement patterns in pickleball is the lunge. Whether you...

No Benefit Found For The Utilization Of Shockwave Therapy For Achilles Tendon Pain

Modalities in Physical Therapy come and go.  Many clinics have closets full of old, outdated, and unproven modalities that were...

Why Does My Back Hurt After 18 Holes? … Solving Low Back Pain in Golfers

By: Maggie Gebhardt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Lower back pain (LBP) is the most common injury in golf, affecting up...

Screening for Achilles Injury Risk in Pickleball Players: A Practical, Evidence-Based Guide

By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Pickleball continues to grow rapidly, but so do lower extremity injuries, particularly involving the...