Guest Blog Post with Jeff Ryg on Running Injuries and Strength Training

Why Your Hands and Wrists Hurt When You Play Music

By Mary Pezzella, PT, DPT If your hands ache after a long practice session, the cause might be higher up...

Why Your Neck and Shoulders Hurt When You Play Music

By Mary Pezzella, PT, DPT You finish a long rehearsal and your neck is tight, your shoulder is burning, and...

How to Treat Shoulder Pain Before the 2026 Koda Iron Games

By: Emily Fuller, DPT If your shoulder has started complaining during muscle-up transitions or deep hangs, you’re not alone, and...

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...

The Musician-Athlete: Why Musicians Should Think Like Athletes

By: Mary Pezzella, PT, DPT Whether you play violin, drums, piano, guitar, trumpet, or sing, you are asking your body...

Patellar Tendon ACL Graft Rehab: What Makes It Different

Patellar tendon ACL grafts create a second healing site: the tendon itself. Here's how that changes rehab in Boulder and...

Is Blood Flow Restriction Training Helpful In Healthy Populations?

Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has become increasingly popular in both rehabilitation and performance settings because of its ability to...