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Sport Injuries Exercise, Recovery
Supplements in general have fallen fall short of expectations with very few demonstrating any significant benefit beyond placebo. One of
Uncategorized Running
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we are often asked about cadence by our running clients
Uncategorized CrossFit, Exercise
Squats are an integral part of lower body strength training and Physical Therapy from injury or surgery. At our Boulder
Uncategorized Men's Health, Pelvic health, Women's health
Patients coming to pelvic health physical therapy often have abnormalities with the bladder or bowel habits. And often, if these
Uncategorized Exercise
High intensity or vigorous aerobic exercise is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise due to its’ impact on
Sport Injuries Injury Prevention, Running, Strength Training
Running related injuries are common and up to 90% of runners report an injury which limits their ability to train
Conditions Ankle Pain, Climbing Injuries
Ankle sprains are the most common traumatic injuries among rock climbers (Jones et al, 2016) and are one of the
Treatments Exercise, Mobility, Strength Training, Stretching
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we are often trying to improve as many impairments as
Treatments Exercise
Allied health providers including Physical Therapists in our Boulder and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics continue to research interventions to improve
Treatments Exercise
Americans have become increasingly sedentary with marked reductions in daily, recreational, and occupational activities. The majority of occupations in today’s
Conditions Shoulder Pain
Rotator cuff tears are a common injury in middle to older aged adults seen in our Boulder Physical Therapy and
Conditions Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Exercise, Strength Training
Patients in chronic or persistent pain often do not meet national guidelines for exercise each week. In particular, patients with
Conditions Exercise, Hip Pain, Knee Pain
Hip and knee osteoarthritis are some of the most common orthopedic conditions affecting middle to older aged adults. in our
Health & Performance Exercise, Mobility, Strength Training, Stretching
If you’ve been to physical therapy you may have asked yourself the question, what exercises do I do when to
Sport Injuries Physical Therapy
What is athletic pubalgia/sport hernia? This diagnosis is essentially an imbalance of the adductor muscles and abdominal muscles at the
Treatments Exercise, Strength Training
Strength training is an essential part of treatments at our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices. All patients
Conditions Climbing Injuries
The fingers undergo a tremendous amount of force while rock climbing, particularly when crimping. But which fingers take the most
Conditions Climbing Injuries, Exercise, Rehabilitation, Shoulder Pain
Plyometrics are a type of exercise that involve explosive, high-intensity movements and are often used in sports training and rehabilitation
Treatments Physical Therapy
Vaginal yeast infections, also called candidiasis, are an uncomfortable and common issue most women will deal with at some point
Sport Injuries CrossFit, Shoulder Pain, Strength Training
This guest blog was written by our good friends at CrossFit Sanitas. When we think about what it takes to
Conditions Back Pain
Dry needling treatments performed by Physical Therapists have gained in popularity among both clinicians and patients with low back pain.  The
Sport Injuries CrossFit, Shoulder Pain, Strength Training
The rotator cuff is an essential group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder during overhead movements such as the strict
Patient Resources Treatment Options
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections have increased dramatically in recent years for the treatment of orthopedic conditions. PRP injections aim
Patient Resources Exercise
Vigorous exercise has significant health benefits above and beyond the benefits seen with moderate level exercise. The U.S. surgeon general