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In our previous blog post we described how few (16%) partial rotator cuff tears progress over time.  Understanding the non ...
Previous research has shown an improvement and regression of lumbar disc injuries with conservative treatments including Physical Therapy.  Based on clinical ...
Hip impingement, or the compression of the soft tissue or bony structures of the hip joint, has become the flavor ...
Similar to Sasquatch and the Loch Ness Monster science may also be putting another myth to rest.  In our previous ...
Cutting movements utilized in soccer, football, basketball, and lacrosse are one of the most common mechanisms of non contact knee ...
Patellar tendonitis (tendinopathy) is common among jumping athletes requiring repetitive jumping, landing, and squatting movements.  This overuse injury was thought ...
Posture has a controversial and complex role in musculoskeletal pain.  Some research studies have found zero to weak correlations between ...
Muscle injuries (strains) are a common injury among both inactive and active people.  These injuries can become recurrent and lead ...
Previous research has found no significant difference at either 1 or 2 year follow up between Physical Therapy or surgery ...
Neck pain is a common problem affecting up to 70% of the population in their lifetime.  Cervical and thoracic manipulation ...
The shoulder blade or scapula plays an important role in optimal function of the shoulder joint.  The scapula provides the ...
Patellofemoral Pain (pain under the knee cap) is the most common source of knee pain among active individuals and athletes.  ...
We have written previously about the high rates of subsequent knee injuries after an athlete returns to sport and activity ...
We have previously written about the move away from arthroscopic surgery for degenerative meniscal tears and knee arthritis based on ...
Injuries to our spinal and extremity joints can impact a variety of structures including muscle, ligament, and nervous system receptors.  ...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 13, 2017 DENVER - The Colorado Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association was very pleased ...
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries we encounter in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice.  In our previous ...
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice, individualized, progressive exercise is an essential part of each patient’s recovery.   Teaching correct exercise ...
Plantar heel pain or plantar fasciitis is the most common diagnosis explaining pain originating from the bottom of the foot.  ...
In previous blog posts, we have described the clinical and financial benefits of seeing a Physical Therapist first for treatment ...
Some of the highest quality Physical Therapy research details the effectiveness of our profession treating patients with neck pain.  Patients ...