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Many of our outdated theories on why individuals have muscle and joint pain have been questioned and disproven by more
One of things I love most about Colorado is the ability to get outside anytime of year and participate in
One of the silver linings of the COVID 19 pandemic has been Americans increased attention to hygiene. In particular, their
Neck pain remains one of the constants in life along with death, taxes, and low back pain. Thankfully, similar to
Physical Therapy 101 requires the utilization of an assistive device (crutches, cane) for any patient who cannot walk without a
Testosterone is an important sex hormone in the body primarily secreted by the gonadal organs. It is an essential hormone
The 6-week postpartum doctor’s visit is when women are often “cleared” for activity and are often advised to start slowly
Many questions arise during pregnancy regarding the safety of different forms of exercise for both mother and developing child. The
The pelvic floor consists of muscles, ligaments, fascia and nerves located within the bony pelvis of women and men. In
The most common injury among competitive youth climbers is an injury to a finger growth plate. However, this type of
The United States witnessed a significant increase in life expectancy over the 20th century with much of the improvement attributed
Exercise is a common consideration each day for most adults, but immediate and long term life, work, and family barriers
Physical therapists are great at educating our patients about their bodies. We have anatomical models, slick videos, and analogies to
I first joined the APTA as a student when a Physical Therapy professor required us to show our student APTA
Distance runners are a frequently injured group of athletes with up to 90% reporting a running related injury requiring time
Knee arthritis is a common condition affecting many middle to older aged adults. Its’ prevalence makes it one of the
How can you give me a proper diagnosis without feeling my muscles or joints? Most physical therapists will tell you:
What you can expect during your Physical Therapy telehealth visit For many of us, telehealth is a whole new world
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine is changing the way healthcare is delivered. Most healthcare companies, including physical therapists, have
Rolling is a popular soft tissue intervention for range of motion, performance, and pain relief. Participants have a wide variety
There are few clinical examples that remind me of how far we have come in orthopedic Physical Therapy practice than
Running related injuries are very common with studies reporting up to 90% of athletes reporting an injury preventing them from
Researchers continue to explore the health benefits of resistance or strength training. One area which has expanded in recent years
Blood pressure is an established vital sign given its’ ability to inform clinicians on the status of multiple organ systems