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Boulder is the healthiest place I have practiced as a Physical Therapist with a low prevalence of common chronic diagnoses,
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A Guide to Returning to Running After Knee Injury or Surgery A common question we receive from patients at our
Pelvic Health exercise, incontinence, kegels, pelvic health, pregnancy
A common question we discuss in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics regards Kegels.  First and foremost,
Pelvic Health aerobic exercise, erectile dysfunction, male pelvic health, pelvic health
A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in October 2023 shows aerobic activity can be just as
Exercise balance, falls, hiking, injury prevention, prevention
Anyone who has participated in hiking in Colorado knows that it is difficult to trek anywhere without significant elevation change. 
Exercise aerobic exercise, exercise prescription, HIIT, interval training
Interval training has been well-researched over the years and there is considerable evidence to show that interval training can provide
Exercise cold water immersion, exercise, strength training
The utilization of cold temperatures whether in the form of air temperature, water immersion, or ice baths after exercise is
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Wrist strategy for maintaining balance in a handstand The handstand is a unique position that requires placing one’s entire weight
Exercise exercise, exercise pre
Exercise remains one of the most powerful interventions available to improve mental, emotional, and physical health, as well as, increase
Vestibular balance, dizziness, vertigo, Vestibular
Authors estimate up to 15% of Americans suffer from dizziness.  There are multiple causes of dizziness and symptoms should be
Pelvic Health exercise during pregnancy, low back pain, post-partum, pregnancy
Is low back pain delaying your ability to get back to postpartum exercise? Your pelvic girdle and pelvic floor muscles
climbing climbing, exercise, rock climbing, strength training
Introduction Climbing is a physically demanding and exhilarating sport that requires a combination of strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Unfortunately,
climbing, Uncategorized Climbing Finger Pain, hangboard, rock climbing, strength training
The World of Hangboard Somewhere along your jaunt down the nice wandering cobble set path of life you were unexpectedly
neck pain exercise, mobility, neck pain, strength training
Neck pain is one of the most common reasons Americans seek care from their primary care physician and Physical Therapist. 
Exercise exercise, Wrist Pain, yoga
The ability to tolerate weight-bearing wrist extension is essential to many upper body exercises and activities. In our Boulder Physical
Pelvic Health male pelvic health
Yes, men have a pelvic floor too! At Mend in Boulder and Lafayette, our pelvic health specialists treat all male
Exercise core exercise, low back pain, strength training
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit their primary care physician and Physical Therapist. In
Exercise consistency, exercise, exercise prescription
I can remember meeting with a physician in the past about the tremendous health effects of exercise for his patients.
Pelvic Health exercise during pregnancy, pelvic health, pregnancy
While the evidence has been clear that moderate intensity exercise is safe and beneficial in pregnancy, little has been researched
climbing Climbing Finger Pain, eccentric exercise, eccentric training, rock climbing
As climbers, we know that finger strength and endurance are key factors in our performance on the wall. That's why
Pelvic Health pelvic health, pelvic pain, sexual health, women's health
Vaginal dilators are tools that help stretch and expand the vaginal introitus (or opening) and surrounding tissues. Dilators come in
Exercise cross over effect, exercise, immobilization, surgery
One of the most common questions we hear in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics is should
Back Injuries diagnostic imaging, imaging, low back pain
Low back pain is one of the most common conditions treated by physical therapists. Studies have shown that up to
Running Injuries bone density, bone health, running, running injury, stress fracture
Running remains one of the most popular outdoor activities in Boulder County. Each day in our Boulder Physical Therapy and