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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 ...
Knee arthritis is a common and costly condition affecting many middle aged adults and is a leading cause of pain ...
Manipulation, exercise, and taping are the three interventions physical therapists reach for first with sacroiliac (SI) joint pain. For years, ...
photo credit: thealpinetrainingcenter.com  1.  What is your fitness background and how did it lead you to opening the Alpine Training ...
We have written previously on the limitations of back surgery to reduce pain, disability, and improve function in patients with back ...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (pain on the front the knee and around knee cap) is the most common source of knee ...
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ accessibility, low equipment cost, and health benefits.  ...
Evidence demonstrates equal long term outcomes between Physical Therapy and surgery for non traumatic rotator cuff tears.  Patient's most appropriate ...
Watch two videos below as Dr. Kristin Carpenter discusses functional screening movements we use in our Boulder Physical Therapy clinic ...
Photo Credit: IJSPTDry needling is a commonly utilized Physical Therapy intervention which can effectively reduce pain, improve pain, and improved ...
Sprinting either in track or sport requires rapid, high force muscle contractions across the lower body.  If the forces utilized ...
It is estimated up to 10 million Americans participate in either indoor or outdoor climbing activities.  Research documents 4 to ...
Poor movements patterns at the shoulder blade (scapular dyskinesis) is quickly becoming the over pronation of the upper extremity.  Although ...
1.When did you know that you wanted to pursue running professionally?-I'm not sure there was ever a definitive moment that ...
A couple of things are known when reading the research on low back pain.  First, it is common with 9 ...
Strength training is an essential part of an individual's weekly exercise program.  It's numerous benefits include reduced injury risk, increased ...