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In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we routinely assess a patient’s strength, in part, to determine a muscle’s force capacity
6 Ways to Reduce Urge Related Urinary Incontinence By Berrin Boyce, PT, DPT, PRPC Urinary urge incontinence or leaking with
Is Exercise Performance in Female Athletes Impacted by the Menstrual Cycle? By Berrin Boyce PT, DPT, PRPC In recent decades
How The Use of Forceps During Delivery Impacts Urinary Incontinence in the Postpartum Period By Berrin Boyce As a pelvic
Neck pain is a common condition coming in just behind Low Back Pain in prevalence presenting to primary care physician
Exercise is a powerful pain modulator. This well-established concept has been rigorously studied and trial after trial show that low,
Low Back Pain and Postpartum Depression By Berrin Boyce, PT, DPT, PRPC Low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and postpartum
By Berrin BoyceOverall, the benefits of exercise, including high-intensity exercise are well researched and widely known. However, risks of excessive
Epiphysial growth plate injuries to the fingers are a serious concern for youth rock climbers. If left untreated, or improperly
The CDC estimates that 2 out of every 3 American adults are either overweight or obese. These added pounds carry
During arm movements, a relative ratio of degree measurements occurs between the ball and socket of the shoulder and the
Our home city of Boulder often ranks near the top of fittest cities in the country due to its’ low
Many clients I work with, particularly in the greater Boulder Area who are active and fit prior to pregnancy, want
Do you experience urinary leaking with jumping jacks, double-unders, box jumps or while jumping on the trampoline? Maybe you’re avoiding
Tinnitus is a condition where one perceives a ringing sound in one or both ears in the absence of external
Diagnosis:Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is musculoskeletal pain that occurs at either SI joint, the pubic bone, the groin, or some
The rates of surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (aka: FAI, hip impingement) have skyrocketed in recent years. Recent studies have shown
Most running related injuries are overuse in nature and reflect the athlete’s decision to do too much too soon or
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) is a less common source of shoulder pain affecting around 3% of all adults. Its’ prevalence
If you’ve ever experienced the sharp, nagging discomfort of tailbone pain, you know how it can overshadow even the simplest
Tailbone pain (or coccydynia) is a common issue that can be a result of direct impact/traumatic injury to the tailbone
Many abdominal strengthening exercises focus on the concentric phase of contraction. For climbers this is important, but often the abdominals
In 2020, all Americans have experienced challenges impacting their mental health manifested by feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. In
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when there is a lack of support from the muscles or connective tissues around the bladder,