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Flexibility remains one of the most commonly assessed and prescribed areas in health and fitness. A significant amount of time
Running economy, similar to miles per gallon in a car, is the amount of oxygen and energy required to propel
Running remains one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ convenience, low cost of entry, and aerobic
Finger strength has been shown to have the greatest impact on climbing performance. Without adequate grip strength or endurance the
It has been said you can tell a person’s priorities by examining their check book and calendar. Tasks and activities
Time and money are two finite resources most adults must judiciously spend each week. Family, work, and life demands can
Rock climbing remains one of the most popular outdoor sports in Colorado and the United States with over 10 million
In a previous post we detailed the injury risk and loss of performance associated with side to side leg strength
Muscle imbalances, muscle strength and length differences across an individual joint, are frequently examined by Physical Therapists in individuals with
One of the main benefits of resistance training, in both the fitness and Physical Therapy settings, is the increase in
The black and white areas of health care are easy to navigate but the grey areas separate the novice from
Hip arthritis is a common condition among middle to older aged adults leading to hip pain, lost function, and disability.
Alpine skiing is Colorado’s most popular winter sport and provides billions in tax revenue each year. Across the country, about
At this point in the year, many of our Boulder endurance athletes have completed their respective seasons of running, cycling,
In a strength training exercises two main phases of the lift are experienced by the participant. The first is the
Since entering the sports medicine field in the early 2000s there has always been a presence of the newest gadget,
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we still hear old wives tales on the harmful effects of exercise in patient’s
Very few evidence based treatments for musculoskeletal pain require the utilization of electricity. One notable exception is the utilization of
Pain on the front of the knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) is the most common diagnosis behind knee pain and one
Bone density loss is most commonly associated with diagnoses including osteopenia and osteoporosis where affected individuals fall below the mean
One of the milestones of return to sport or recreational activities after injury is the restoration of strength often measured
Healthcare demonstrates significant swings of the pendulum in examination and treatment trends. Thankfully the medical evidence helps balance these swings
Imaging technologies, including MRI, continue to improve providing valuable insight into the human body. These advancements have made MRI scans
Neck pain will affect up to 70% of the population at some point in their lifetimes. Thankfully the vast majority