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Paracetamol, or acetaminophen, was initially introduced in the late 1800s and has become the most commonly prescribed medication for fever
Knee osteoarthritis is a common and increasing diagnosis that is contributing to an rapid rise in total knee arthroplasty surgery
The human body is an amazing system of interconnected tissues and organ systems designed to handle and thrive against the
Heart disease remains the number one killer of both women and men in our country. Although the causes of heart
Knee arthritis is a common condition among older adults and remains one of the greatest causes of disability in our
In the achilles tendinopathy (artist formally known as tendonitis) research two main themes have emerged. First, there is little to
Mobility exercises designed to improve range of motion within an affected joint or tissue are a valuable part of any
With the hypervigilance in abstaining from opioid prescriptions due to the opioid crisis, there has been an effort in determining
Photo Credit: wikipedia.org Ankle fractures are a relatively common traumatic orthopedic injury involving the two lower leg bones and ankle
When we opened MEND we wanted a Physical Therapy practice focused on excellent patient outcomes, in fewer visits, delivered by
Researchers and clinicians continue to explore interventions to reduce the significant numbers of running related injuries. These injuries, mainly overuse
Rotator cuff tears are a common finding among middle aged adults with shoulder pain, but are also found among their
The cognitive benefits of aerobic exercise are well established with trained individuals demonstrating decreased risk of mental health disorders, including
Knee arthritis is most effectively treated in its’ early stages with Physical Therapy including manual therapy and exercise interventions. These
Skiing remains one of the most popular outdoor winter sports in Colorado. It is estimated over 6.8 million skiers participated
ACL injury is one of the most common traumatic sports medicine injuries seen in Boulder Physical Therapy practice. For patients
Strengthening the muscles of the hip, gluts, is a key component of rehabilitation for patients with low back pain, hip
Studies reported the United States lost 1/3 of all manufacturing positions between 1999 and 2010. Many of these individuals have
Knee arthritis is a common condition affecting millions of middle and older aged adults in America.  Physical Therapy interventions including
Pre-participation movement screens have gained popularity among sports teams and health professionals over the past decade. Their aim is to
Many healthy joints in the body, most commonly in the knee, present with joint noise called crepitus during range of
The ability of aerobic exercise to reduce systolic (top number) blood pressure has long been established. Reductions in blood pressure
Neck pain is a common source of musculoskeletal pain with up to 70% of Americans experiencing neck pain at some
At our Physical Therapy practice in Boulder we place an emphasis on allowing each patient an interrupted, one on one,