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Conditions Knee Pain
Ever hit the brakes on your cycling journey because of knee pain? You're not alone. Knee pain is a common
Health & Performance Exercise, Strength Training
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we are often working with patients to restore and/or improve
Conditions Treatment Options
Are you an avid cyclist experiencing discomfort along the outside of your thigh, especially during the bottom phase of your
Conditions Back Pain, Exercise, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Recovery
  Low back pain is one of the most common diagnoses seen in Physical Therapy clinics.  In our Boulder Physical
Patient Resources Exercise
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy offices all of our patients are seeking care at Mend to
Health & Performance Bone Health, Exercise, Strength Training
It is well known that cycling is considered to be a highly beneficial sport for enhancing cardiovascular fitness, yet studies
Health & Performance Exercise, Running, Sports Performance, Strength Training
Our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics have written numerous blogs illustrating the benefits of strength training for
Health & Performance Exercise, Sports Performance
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we are often asked about supplementation by our patients.  The
Health & Performance Exercise, Strength Training
The vast majority of our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy patients participate in some form of exercise.  Based
Patient Resources CrossFit, Exercise
There has been a significant rise in female participation in crossfit over the past decade, thus increasing the chance that
Treatments Exercise, Physical Therapy, Sports Performance
What is Functional Threshold Power (FTP)? FTP is a critical metric in cycling that represents the highest average power output
Conditions Exercise, Knee Pain, Physical Therapy
Meniscal tears, either traumatic or degenerative in nature, are a common source of knee pain in patients presenting to our
Sport Injuries Running, Strength Training
We have written numerous blogs on the benefits of strength training for our Boulder Physical Therapy clinic and Lafayette Physical
Conditions Back Pain, Exercise, Physical Therapy, Strength Training
Cycling is a fantastic way to stay active, improve cardiovascular health, and enjoy the great outdoors. However, for some cyclists
Health & Performance Exercise, Mobility, Sports Performance, Stretching
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we commonly prescribe mobility or stretching exercises to reduce pain
Conditions Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Treatment Options
The majority of patients presenting to our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics have used internet search engines
Conditions Manual Therapy, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy
Waking up with a stiff neck or struggling through the day with persistent neck pain can be incredibly frustrating, not
Sport Injuries ACL, Knee Pain
The ACL is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee.  ACL tears are one of the most common sports
Health & Performance Exercise, Strength Training
I can remember reading the exercise literature over 20 years ago and learning the impact of mental imagery on strength
Health & Performance Exercise
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics cardio is king for many of our patients.  Although gaining
Health & Performance Bone Health, Exercise, Strength Training
Rucking, the straightforward yet powerful exercise of walking with a weighted backpack, combines the benefits of bone density health and
Conditions ACL, Ankle Pain, Knee Pain
Concussions are a common injury with an estimated incidence of 600 cases each year for each 100,000 people.  Previous researchers
Conditions Exercise, Injury Prevention, Neck Pain, Strength Training
Neck pain is a common condition affecting up to 80% of the population at some point in their lives.  Unfortunately,
Sport Injuries Exercise, Knee Pain
The meniscus are found on the inside and outside of each knee.  They provide cushion and stability between the two