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Treatments Nutrition
Processed and ultra processed foods make up the majority of Americans' daily caloric consumption and poor nutrition. These foods continued
Sport Injuries Back Pain, CrossFit, Knee Pain, Strength Training
By: Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS There is a clear psychological component with both knee sleeves and belts. Athletes consistently
Sport Injuries Pickleball, Wrist Pain
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Pickleball is growing rapidly, and with that growth comes a rise in wrist pain
Treatments Massage Therapy, Physical Therapy
By: Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS At Mend Physical Therapy, we spend a lot of time working with people who
Sport Injuries Back Pain, Pickleball
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Pickleball has exploded in popularity over the past decade, attracting players of all ages
Conditions ACL, Rehabilitation
By: Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS Much physical therapy still bases ACL rehabilitation on timelines and protocols. Week-by-week progressions, boxes
Conditions Climbing Injuries, Shoulder Pain
By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS Does it matter if you hurt your labrum? Does it matter if you have
Patient Resources Pelvic health
By: Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC Abdominal bloating and distension are common concerns I hear from patients in pelvic health
Conditions Shoulder Pain
By: Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS The shoulder is the second most commonly injured site in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.1 If you
Treatments Physical Therapy
If you are wondering whether physical therapy actually works, you are not alone. Many people in Boulder ask this after
Conditions ACL, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
By: Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve torn your ACL, one of the biggest factors in how well you
Sport Injuries Achilles Pain, Back Pain, Running
By: Maggie Gebhardt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT For runners in Boulder and Lafayette, efficiency is key. One overlooked factor in
Sport Injuries Back Pain, CrossFit, Running, Treatment Options
By: Kristin Carpenter, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Low back pain affects 60–80% of people at some point in their lives
Sport Injuries Back Pain, Hip Pain
Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is a frequently overlooked source of low back and hip pain in athletes. The SI joints
Conditions ACL
An ACL tear does not automatically mean surgery is required. In the past, reconstruction was commonly recommended for nearly every
Conditions ACL, Recovery
ACL injuries are among the most common serious knee injuries in alpine skiing because the sport combines speed, uneven terrain,
Conditions Pelvic health, Women's health
By: Kristin Carpenter, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s and suddenly experiencing more
Patient Resources Exercise
VO2 max is an individual's maximum utilization of oxygen during exercise.  It remains the gold standard for measuring an individual's
Conditions Pelvic health
By: Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC and Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS For many women, childbirth recovery includes more than
Conditions Exercise, Neck Pain
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS and Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC Breastfeeding is a beautiful bonding experience during the
Conditions ACL, Rehabilitation, Strength Training
By: Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS ACL reconstruction is a common surgery for athletes and active individuals, but one of
Conditions Back Pain
By: Maggie Gebhardt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT While the joys of a new baby are unmatched, the physical toll of
Patient Resources CrossFit, Exercise
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve done enough workouts in the CrossFit Open, you know one thing is