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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 ...
Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) are the most common gastrointestinal disorders in the general population, accounting for about 40% of GI ...
Triathlon is one of the more popular sports in Boulder with individuals training at all competitive levels and distances. Depending ...
The speciality area of physical therapy, pelvic health, has really increased in popularity and demand in the last decade and ...
Strength training is an essential intervention we utilize in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice to rehabilitate all levels of running ...
Running is one of the most common recreational and athletic activities in Boulder, CO. Despite improvements in shoes, training methods, ...
The best predictor of whether or not you will get an injury from rock climbing is whether or not you’ve ...
Forearm stretches are one of the most commonly used self-treatment techniques among rock climbers. It would be difficult to be ...
Exercise programs have historically achieved adaptation through specificity of training. This principle of specificity has driven the exercise community to ...
Leaking during jumping jacks or other high-impact exercise is common, but it's not something more Kegels will fix. If you're ...