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Lumbar Spine Flexion During Lifting Not Found To Be Risk Factor For Low Back Pain
Conditions
Back Pain
The black and white areas of health care are easy to navigate but the grey areas separate the novice from
Altered Gait Mechanics Associated With More Symptomatic Hip Arthritis
Conditions
Hip Pain
Hip arthritis is a common condition among middle to older aged adults leading to hip pain, lost function, and disability.
Reduced Injury Risk Found On Powder Ski Days
Conditions
Injury Prevention
Alpine skiing is Colorado’s most popular winter sport and provides billions in tax revenue each year. Across the country, about
Optimizing Your Offseason After Injury
Conditions
Injury Prevention
,
Rehabilitation
,
Strength Training
At this point in the year, many of our Boulder endurance athletes have completed their respective seasons of running, cycling,
Using Eccentric Overload To Improve Your Strength Gains
Health & Performance
Exercise
,
Strength Training
In a strength training exercises two main phases of the lift are experienced by the participant. The first is the
The Inverse Relationship Between Electricity Use And Physical Therapy Outcomes
Treatments
Hip Pain
,
Physical Therapy
,
Treatment Options
Since entering the sports medicine field in the early 2000s there has always been a presence of the newest gadget,
Rest Is Often One Of The Least Beneficial Treatments For Knee Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Exercise
,
Knee Pain
,
Treatment Options
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we still hear old wives tales on the harmful effects of exercise in patient’s
No Effect Found For Shock Wave Or Laser Treatments On Shoulder Pain
Conditions
Exercise
,
Manual Therapy
,
Physical Therapy
,
Shoulder Pain
,
Treatment Options
Very few evidence based treatments for musculoskeletal pain require the utilization of electricity. One notable exception is the utilization of
Hip Strengthening Shown To Improve Knee Pain And Function
Conditions
Hip Pain
,
Knee Pain
,
Strength Training
Pain on the front of the knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) is the most common diagnosis behind knee pain and one
Improving Bone Mass In Cyclists And Swimmers
Patient Resources
Bone Health
,
Exercise
Bone density loss is most commonly associated with diagnoses including osteopenia and osteoporosis where affected individuals fall below the mean
Importance Of Muscle Contraction Speed After Injury
Sport Injuries
Injury Prevention
,
Sports Performance
,
Strength Training
One of the milestones of return to sport or recreational activities after injury is the restoration of strength often measured
Why Your SI Joint Is An Unlikely Contributor To Your Current Symptoms
Conditions
Back Pain
,
Physical Therapy
Healthcare demonstrates significant swings of the pendulum in examination and treatment trends. Thankfully the medical evidence helps balance these swings
Significant Rates Of Arthritis Found In Asymptomatic Knees
Conditions
Knee Pain
Imaging technologies, including MRI, continue to improve providing valuable insight into the human body. These advancements have made MRI scans
Manual Therapy And Exercise Superior To Usual Care For Patients With Neck Pain
Conditions
Exercise
,
Manual Therapy
,
Neck Pain
,
Physical Therapy
,
Strength Training
Neck pain will affect up to 70% of the population at some point in their lifetimes. Thankfully the vast majority
Foot Atrophy And Weakness Consistently Found Among Patients With Heel Pain
Conditions
Exercise
,
Strength Training
Plantar heel pain, including pain along the plantar fascia, is one the most common diagnoses in the foot. Individuals often
Hip Manipulation Shown To Improve Muscle Strength In Patients With Knee Pain
Conditions
Hip Pain
,
Knee Pain
,
Manual Therapy
,
Physical Therapy
,
Strength Training
Knee pain remains one of the most common reasons patients seek care from a primary care physician and Physical Therapist.
85% Reduction In Odds Of Receiving Opioid Medication If PT Are Used First For Low Back Pain
Conditions
Back Pain
Early access to Physical Therapy services (direct access) has been previously shown to reduce a patient’s cost of care by
Stretching Not Shown To Improve Muscle Length
Treatments
Exercise
,
Stretching
Static stretching, involving holding a muscle at end of its’ length for a sustained period of time, is a common
How Much Weight Is Needed To Treat My Achilles Tendon Injury?
Conditions
Achilles Pain
,
Exercise
,
Strength Training
Achilles tendinopathy is the most common tendon injuries seen in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice. Patients often present with pain
Energetic, Outgoing Physical Therapists Achieve Better Treatment Results
Conditions
Shoulder Pain
,
Treatment Options
An important shift has taken place in medicine away from the old paternalistic model of care toward the development of
Manual Physical Therapy Interventions Improve Quality Of Life In Patients With Headache
Treatments
Manual Therapy
,
Physical Therapy
Headaches are a common source of pain and disability with total costs estimated over 30 billion dollars per year. Patients’
What Are The Best Treatments For Femoroacetabular (Hip) Impingement?
Conditions
Hip Pain
,
Treatment Options
Hip impingement or femoroacetabular impingement is a diagnosis consistent with bony enlargement of the hip joint, abnormal contact between the
Which Lower Body Exercise Is Best For Hip and Leg Activation?
Health & Performance
Exercise
,
Hip Pain
,
Sports Performance
,
Strength Training
Strength training is an essential part of any workout program. Participants should aim for 2 to 3 workouts per week
Dry Needling Improves Pain, Mobility, and Function In Patients With Hip Arthritis
Conditions
Hip Pain
,
Mobility
Hip arthritis is a painful condition causing pain, loss of range of motion, and lost function in many middle to
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