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Patient Resources Exercise
The CDC estimates 10% of Americans have diabetes with close to 95% being diagnosed with Type II diabetes. Type II
Conditions Physical Therapy, Shoulder Pain
As long as I have been in the profession, clinicians have continued to search for the next best thing to
Conditions Exercise, Knee Pain, Strength Training
Understanding Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee)  Patellar tendinopathy, commonly known as jumper’s knee, is one of the most prevalent chronic knee
Conditions Physical Therapy, Shoulder Pain
Symptomatic rotator cuff tears commonly occur in adults > 50 years old and can be either atraumatic or traumatic in
Health & Performance Sports Performance, Strength Training
Caffeine is a well established stimulant enjoyed by many adults, in many forms, around the world each day. Users have
Patient Resources Health Care Costs
As healthcare costs and out of pocket deductibles continue to rise in our country patients have become more vigilant on
Treatments Physical Therapy
For the vast majority of Americans, the health insurance game has changed a lot from the days of employer supported
Conditions Shoulder Pain
Subacromial impingement syndrome is the most common diagnosis for shoulder pain in adults and remains one of the most common
Patient Resources Exercise
One of the key job responsibilities of a Physical Therapist is motivating a patient to exercise despite bodily pain and
Conditions Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Shoulder Pain, Strength Training
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we routinely assess a patient’s strength, in part, to determine a muscle’s force capacity
Patient Resources Pelvic health
6 Ways to Reduce Urge Related Urinary Incontinence By Berrin Boyce, PT, DPT, PRPC Urinary urge incontinence or leaking with
Health & Performance Exercise, Sports Performance
Is Exercise Performance in Female Athletes Impacted by the Menstrual Cycle? By Berrin Boyce PT, DPT, PRPC In recent decades
Treatments Physical Therapy
How The Use of Forceps During Delivery Impacts Urinary Incontinence in the Postpartum Period By Berrin Boyce As a pelvic
Conditions Manual Therapy, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy, Strength Training
Neck pain is a common condition coming in just behind Low Back Pain in prevalence presenting to primary care physician
Conditions Chronic Pain, Exercise
Exercise is a powerful pain modulator. This well-established concept has been rigorously studied and trial after trial show that low,
Conditions Back Pain, Exercise
Low Back Pain and Postpartum Depression By Berrin Boyce, PT, DPT, PRPC Low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and postpartum
Patient Resources Bone Health
By Berrin BoyceOverall, the benefits of exercise, including high-intensity exercise are well researched and widely known. However, risks of excessive
Sport Injuries Climbing Injuries
Epiphysial growth plate injuries to the fingers are a serious concern for youth rock climbers. If left untreated, or improperly
Patient Resources Exercise
The CDC estimates that 2 out of every 3 American adults are either overweight or obese. These added pounds carry
Sport Injuries Shoulder Pain
During arm movements, a relative ratio of degree measurements occurs between the ball and socket of the shoulder and the
Patient Resources Exercise
Our home city of Boulder often ranks near the top of fittest cities in the country due to its’ low
Health & Performance Exercise
Many clients I work with, particularly in the greater Boulder Area who are active and fit prior to pregnancy, want
Patient Resources Pelvic health, Women's health
Do you experience urinary leaking with jumping jacks, double-unders, box jumps or while jumping on the trampoline? Maybe you’re avoiding
Treatments Exercise, Physical Therapy
Tinnitus is a condition where one perceives a ringing sound in one or both ears in the absence of external