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Knee arthritis is a common diagnosis affecting both sedentary and active middle to older age adults. Patients presenting to our ...
Achilles tendon ruptures are uncommon and occur in approximately 5-10 people out of 10,000. Authors report this injury is most ...
Pes planus, otherwise known as flatfoot, is a common condition experienced by many individuals that is often associated with plantar ...
Pubic symphysis pain, commonly known as symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), affects around 30% of pregnant individuals. SPD manifests with symptoms ...
Breathing has become an industry in this country. Books, apps, and countless health articles revolve around the various styles of ...
  Time is one of the finite resources in life and is reported as the main barrier by individuals who ...
The rotator cuff is an essential group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder during climbing movements. These muscles are commonly ...
Headaches can be driven by a variety of sources and often are multifactorial in nature. Common headache types treated by ...
The trapezius is a large muscle that extends from the base of the skull, down to the T12 vertebra, and ...
Strains and irritation to the low back can be very common but extremely frustrating when lasting longer than a few ...
The brain, bladder, and pelvic floor are a system that need to work in harmony together. An issue with any ...
Every athlete has heard it over and over from their coaches throughout the years: you need to stretch after practice/training, ...
Jumping after ACL surgery is a major milestone and at Mend Colorado, we know how important it is for you ...
Fewer than 15% of pregnant women get the recommended 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week. There is a ...
One of the most frequently asked questions we get as pelvic floor specialists from our female patients is “is it ...
In Boulder, cycling up canyons is part of lifestyle for many in our community and Boulder Physical Therapy clinic. These ...
It is a misconception that postpartum recovery and postpartum exercise cannot begin until after your 6 week follow up with ...
Did you know the more movies Nicolas Cage makes; the more people drown in pools? Or the worse the rating ...
  Tendon injuries are one of the most common sports injuries seen in our Lafayette and Boulder Physical Therapy clinics. ...
Women who participate in high-impact activities may be at higher risk for pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) such as urinary incontinence ...
35% of postpartum women that return to running report musculoskeletal pain. A new research study has looked at biomechanical and ...
Hamstring injuries, strains, are one of the most common injuries in the lower extremity. These muscles cross both the hip ...
Typical instruction for squat stance is a generic recommendation to stand shoulder width apart with your toes turned out slightly. ...
Has anyone ever told you only squat to parallel and no lower because it is dangerous or bad for your ...