Conditions
Isometrics, muscle contractions without movement of a joint, have been utilized for many decades as a form of strength training
Treatments
One of the reasons our species reached the top of the food chain involves our ability to thrive under a
Conditions
Physical Therapists aim to utilize clinical objective tests to confirm their evolving hypotheses on the source of patient’s current symptoms.
Treatments
If you only had time for one strength training exercise it would be hard to beat the squat due to
Conditions
Rotator cuff tears are a common injury in middle to older aged adults. Tears can be gradual or degenerative in
Conditions
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries encountered by Physical Therapists working in sports medicine practices. Prior research
Treatments
Resistance training is an essential part of any weekly workout program, but can become neglected when other activities compete for
Conditions
The stability of a joint is determined by 3 main categories including passive structures (anatomical bone congruency, ligamentous support), active
Sport Injuries
Despite improvements in coaching, training schedules, and running shoes the vast majority of runners can expect a running related injury
Conditions
The muscles of the neck are responsible for movements of the head and shoulder blade, as well as, stabilization of
Conditions
Manipulation, along with strength training, remains one of the most effective treatments for patients with sacroiliac (SI) pain. Spinal manipulation
Treatments
Flexibility remains one of the most commonly assessed and prescribed areas in health and fitness. A significant amount of time
Health & Performance
Running economy, similar to miles per gallon in a car, is the amount of oxygen and energy required to propel
Sport Injuries
Running remains one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ convenience, low cost of entry, and aerobic
Treatments
Finger strength has been shown to have the greatest impact on climbing performance. Without adequate grip strength or endurance the
Patient Resources
It has been said you can tell a person’s priorities by examining their check book and calendar. Tasks and activities
Treatments
Time and money are two finite resources most adults must judiciously spend each week. Family, work, and life demands can
Health & Performance
Rock climbing remains one of the most popular outdoor sports in Colorado and the United States with over 10 million
Treatments
In a previous post we detailed the injury risk and loss of performance associated with side to side leg strength
Sport Injuries
Muscle imbalances, muscle strength and length differences across an individual joint, are frequently examined by Physical Therapists in individuals with
Treatments
One of the main benefits of resistance training, in both the fitness and Physical Therapy settings, is the increase in
Conditions
The black and white areas of health care are easy to navigate but the grey areas separate the novice from
Conditions
Hip arthritis is a common condition among middle to older aged adults leading to hip pain, lost function, and disability.
Conditions
Alpine skiing is Colorado’s most popular winter sport and provides billions in tax revenue each year. Across the country, about
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