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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
Conditions Physical Therapy
Diagnosis:Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is musculoskeletal pain that occurs at either SI joint, the pubic bone, the groin, or some
Conditions Hip Pain, Physical Therapy
The rates of surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (aka: FAI, hip impingement) have skyrocketed in recent years. Recent studies have shown
Sport Injuries Running, Strength Training
Most running related injuries are overuse in nature and reflect the athlete’s decision to do too much too soon or
Conditions Physical Therapy, Shoulder Pain
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) is a less common source of shoulder pain affecting around 3% of all adults. Its’ prevalence
Conditions Back Pain, Treatment Options
If you’ve ever experienced the sharp, nagging discomfort of tailbone pain, you know how it can overshadow even the simplest
Conditions Treatment Options
Tailbone pain (or coccydynia) is a common issue that can be a result of direct impact/traumatic injury to the tailbone
Health & Performance Exercise, Sports Performance, Strength Training
Many abdominal strengthening exercises focus on the concentric phase of contraction. For climbers this is important, but often the abdominals
Treatments Exercise, Strength Training
In 2020, all Americans have experienced challenges impacting their mental health manifested by feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. In
Treatments Physical Therapy
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when there is a lack of support from the muscles or connective tissues around the bladder,
Conditions Exercise, Knee Pain
The wait and see approach is often utilized by primary care physicians in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. The underlying
Conditions Injury Prevention
Dyspareunia or pain with intercourse is common after having a baby. An estimated 50% of women report pain with intercourse
Health & Performance Mobility, Sports Performance
Joint stiffness in the thoracic spine can be a significant contributor to neck, upper back, and shoulder pain in rock
Health & Performance Strength Training
Pelvic floor muscle strengthening is a specific type of training program, targeted to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic
Sport Injuries Ankle Pain, Climbing Injuries
Although we tend to think of rock climbing as being most stressful on the upper body, toe pain is surprisingly
Sport Injuries Climbing Injuries, Wrist Pain
Wrist mobility and stability are crucial to helping prevent injury for rock climbers. The joint between the radius and the
Sport Injuries Climbing Injuries, Neck Pain, Posture
How many times have you seen someone whose posture looks like this while belaying? Neck pain is a common in
Treatments Exercise, Strength Training
The vast majority of patients to our Boulder Physical Therapy practice require strength training to either rehabilitate an injured tissue