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Conditions Back Pain, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy
Patients presenting to our Boulder Physical Therapy clinic often present with arm or leg symptoms including pain, numbness, and pins
Patient Resources Exercise
Many exercisers report weight control or weight loss as one of their main goals for performing a weekly exercise program.
Conditions Exercise, Knee Pain, Rehabilitation
Patellar tendinopathy, commonly known as "jumper’s knee," is one of the most frequent chronic knee injuries in tennis and racquet
Treatments Elbow Pain, Treatment Options
 Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylalgia is the most common reason for elbow pain and 2nd most common overuse
Sport Injuries Shoulder Pain, Strength Training
The rotator cuff is an essential group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder during overhead movements such as the tennis
Patient Resources Exercise
Sleep is an essential part of your day and makes up one of the 4 (sleep, stress management, nutrition, and
Health & Performance Exercise, Patient Education, Strength Training
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the descent or tissue laxity of the front (bladder), back (rectum), or top (cervical) aspect
Health & Performance Bone Health, Strength Training
Strength or resistance training targeting the major muscle groups of the body is recommended by the American College of Sports
Patient Resources
Mend has recently expanded our East Boulder County office located on the border of Lafayette and Louisville. We provide the
Conditions Climbing Injuries, Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common problem among rock climbers. It affects 2/3 of adults and is one of the top
Conditions Climbing Injuries, Strength Training
Did you know that having a climbing injury makes you 6 times more likely to have a future climbing injury
Conditions Climbing Injuries, Shoulder Pain
“Chicken-winging” is a movement that every climber experiences. It is defined as a pattern of movement where the elbows raise
Sport Injuries Injury Prevention
Quadriceps strains are a common sports injury occurring in activities demanding kicking, cutting, sprinting, and deceleration movements. In our Boulder
Conditions Back Pain, Exercise, Strength Training
The core is a collective group of spinal musculature critical for range of motion of the spine, stabilization of our
Conditions Strength Training, Stretching
If you deal with pelvic floor tension, you or a physical therapist has likely discovered tight adductors as well. Due
Sport Injuries Knee Pain
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, it is likely you have experienced knee pain at some point. Knee pain is
Sport Injuries Climbing Injuries
Returning to rock climbing after an injury or an extended break from the sport can be challenging. Many climbers do
Conditions Exercise, Knee Pain
Knee arthritis is a common diagnosis affecting both sedentary and active middle to older age adults. Patients presenting to our
Sport Injuries Achilles Pain
Achilles tendon ruptures are uncommon and occur in approximately 5-10 people out of 10,000. Authors report this injury is most
Conditions Exercise
Pes planus, otherwise known as flatfoot, is a common condition experienced by many individuals that is often associated with plantar
Conditions Pelvic health
Pubic symphysis pain, commonly known as symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), affects around 30% of pregnant individuals. SPD manifests with symptoms
Health & Performance Exercise, Strength Training
Breathing has become an industry in this country. Books, apps, and countless health articles revolve around the various styles of
Health & Performance Exercise, Mobility, Strength Training, Stretching
  Time is one of the finite resources in life and is reported as the main barrier by individuals who
Conditions Climbing Injuries, Shoulder Pain, Strength Training
The rotator cuff is an essential group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder during climbing movements. These muscles are commonly