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Waking up with a stiff neck or struggling through the day with persistent neck pain can be incredibly frustrating, not ...
The ACL is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee.  ACL tears are one of the most common sports ...
I can remember reading the exercise literature over 20 years ago and learning the impact of mental imagery on strength ...
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics cardio is king for many of our patients.  Although gaining ...
Rucking, the straightforward yet powerful exercise of walking with a weighted backpack, combines the benefits of bone density health and ...
Concussions are a common injury with an estimated incidence of 600 cases each year for each 100,000 people.  Previous researchers ...
Neck pain is a common condition affecting up to 80% of the population at some point in their lives.  Unfortunately, ...
The meniscus are found on the inside and outside of each knee.  They provide cushion and stability between the two ...
Strength training participation is increasing as more and more Americans realize the health benefits of this form of exercise.  Current ...
The running season may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean you should stop exercising. Though you might not be ...
What is GSM? Genitourinary syndrome of menopause is a relatively new term that describes various signs and symptoms associated with ...
Patellar tendinopathy is a painful condition along the tendon below the knee cap commonly diagnosed in jumping or bounding athletes.  ...
Platelet Rich Plasma continues to gain in popularity for the treatment of a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.  Currently, the clinical ...
Pelvic organ prolapse (or “POP”) occurs when the muscles and connective tissues that support pelvic organs weaken causing descent of ...
In Colorado patients have direct access to their Physical Therapist and do not require a physician referral to begin treatment.  ...
ACL injuries are one of the most common sports injuries seen in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy ...
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we commonly receive questions on the benefits of exercise on ...
Physical Therapy is an incredible profession allowing our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinicians to help patients achieve ...
Cycling is a very popular outdoor activity in Colorado and one of the most common reasons cyclists are seen at ...
What is Biofeedback for the Pelvic Floor? Our Boulder and Lafayette clinics now offer surface EMG biofeedback for pelvic muscle ...
Returning to running after a knee injury or surgery is a common milestone in the recovery journey, especially for those ...
Boulder is the healthiest place I have practiced as a Physical Therapist with a low prevalence of common chronic diagnoses, ...
A common question we discuss in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics regards Kegels.  First and foremost, ...
A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in October 2023 shows aerobic activity can be just as ...