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Clear vision relies on seamless communication between the vestibular organ (in your inner ear) and your eyes. This allows your ...
Clear vision relies on seamless communication between the vestibular organ (in your inner ear) and your eyes. This allows your ...
Rotator cuff tears are commonly found in both painful and pain free individuals and often are found in equal prevalence ...
Patients often receive exercise handouts from physicians when initially presenting with musculoskeletal pain. The idea behind the handout makes sense ...
Low back pain is a common condition best treated by Physical Therapists due to their unique ability to effectively provide ...
Normal movement at the shoulder is distributed between motion at the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint and movement of the scapula. Although ...
Many of us suffer from some degree of motion sickness. This can be triggered by large motions such as sitting ...
As a pelvic health physical therapist who works with individuals during pregnancy I am often asked, “What is the best ...
Are you or someone you know experiencing vertigo? Vertigo is the sensation of the room spinning around you, or the sensation ...
Most climbers are aware of the importance of finger flexor strength. But how strong are your finger EXTENSORS?Finger extensors are ...
In previous blogs we have discussed the limitations of imaging, including MRI, for musculoskeletal conditions including low back pain. The ...
The negative effects of aging on the body’s muscular system are well established and contributes to increased disease risk, sedentary ...
As I have gotten older I have had more success hitting my health and fitness goals by shifting my workouts ...
A radical prostatectomy is a common treatment option for prostate cancer in which the prostate is surgically removed. It is ...
The benefits of physical activity are well documented. Regular exercise has been shown to improve both mental and physical health. ...
Running remains one of the most popular outdoor activities in Boulder where participants can take advantage of the acres of ...
In previous blogs we have discussed the lack of evidence for the utilization of foam rolling on the IT band. ...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that is thought to be prevalent in up to 9-23% of the world’s ...
Low back pain remains one of the constants in life, but thankfully is easily treated with Physical Therapy interventions including ...
The 6-week postpartum doctor’s visit is when women are often “cleared” for activity and are often advised to start slowly ...
In our previous blog we discussed the best body weight exercises for the gluteus maximus. In this blog we will ...
The gluteus maximus muscle, found directly under the back pocket of your jeans, is key muscle group for both vertical ...
Pelvic floor muscles play an important role in sexual function for both men and women as they help increase and ...
In a classic Nike commercial, Michael Jordan denies Mars’ (Spike Lee) repeated statements that it had to be the shoes. ...