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dry needling DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis, dry needling, thumb pain
By: Maggie Gebhardt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT As a new mom myself (I have an 18-month-old son), this topic/diagnosis has
Pelvic Health dry needling, pelvic health, pelvic pain
By: Maggie Gebhardt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT One of the most remarkable and distinct characteristics of trigger points is referred
Hip Injuries hip impingement, hip pain, labral tear, surgery
By: Maggie Gebhardt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Prior to having hip labrum or impingement surgery, make sure to ask your
knee pain dry needling, knee pain, knee surgery
By: Maggie Gebhardt, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT A less common source of knee pain and discomfort after knee surgery can
golf exercise, golf, mobility, sports performance, strength training
By: Hope Whitman, PT, DPT, OCS Here in Boulder, CO the offseason is the best time for golfers to build
Exercise aerobic exercise, aging, exercise, longevity, mortality, vo2 max
Adults continue to shift their mindsets from the absolute length of their lives in years to the quality of life
Exercise exercise, exercise prescription, injury prevention, mobility, sports performance
By: Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS Mobility work is often emphasized for pain relief, injury prevention, and performance, but how
Uncategorized, Women's Health exercise, menstrual cycle, sports performance, women's health
By: Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS During a woman’s monthly cycle, the concentrations of hormones will vary significantly. But, what
Press Release
PT-guided personal training empowers Lafayette locals to build strength, prevent injury, and live fully in their active community. Mend Colorado’s
Press Release
The new page highlights Mend’s doctor-led approach to strength, mobility, and recovery, bridging the gap between physical therapy and personal
gymnastics gymnastics, risk factor, risk prevention, sports injury
Gymnastics is a very demanding physical sport requiring mobility, strength, endurance, and coordination.  Athletes often train at high volumes each
Sports Performance exercise prescription, jumping, sleep, sports performance
Each athlete treated at our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics is asked to improve three areas (nutrition,
gymnastics core stability, gymnastics, low back pain, posture, strength training
By: Hope Whitman, PT, DPT, OCS Low back pain is surprisingly common in teen gymnasts. A recent study looked at
Exercise deadlift, exercise, exercise prescription, squat, strength training
it is hard to find someone in a Boulder County gym or outdoor area who is not utilizing music to
general physical therapy chronic pain, tendinopathy, tendon pain
Our nervous system is excellent at notifying us to a painful (noxious) stimulus in acute situations such as touching a
Back Injuries
Back pain is the most common reason patients seek care from their primary care physician and Physical Therapist.  Mend's clinicians
Exercise endurance, exercise, exercise prescription, power, strength
By: Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS When it comes to exercise, the way you train matters as much as what
sports injuries dry needling, impingement, manual therapy, shoulder pain, strength training
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek care from their primary care physician and Physical Therapist. 
climbing climbing, exercise, plyometrics, rock climbing
By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS Plyometrics are a type of exercise that involve explosive, high-intensity movements and are often
Back Injuries back pain, deadlift, exercise, low back pain
By: Megan Davis, PT, DPT, OCS Low back pain is the leading cause of pain and disability as research suggests
Press Release
Personalized physical therapy helps Lafayette residents address knee pain, improve mobility, and fully enjoy life in their vibrant city. Mend
Press Release
Boulder residents can now explore expert knee pain solutions, tailored care plans, and convenient access to physical therapy BOULDER, CO.