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Knee arthritis is a common and costly condition affecting many middle aged adults and is a leading cause of pain ...
There are few areas of Physical Therapy practice more controversial than the SI Joint.  Disagreements exist among clinicians and researchers ...
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 ...
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we aim to help accelerate a patient's recovery by optimizing outcomes in fewer visits. ...
In my opinion, Physical Therapy patients are often under exercised and do not return to prior levels of activity due ...
Strength training in endurance athletes is an essential part of any injury prevention and conditioning program.  Our previous blogs have ...
The ankle plays a critical role in the ability of the knee to stay over the foot during functional tasks ...
Photo Credit: ssorkc.com1.  You have published a few articles on the utilization of strength and conditioning principles with Physical Therapy ...
Photo Credit: xterraplanet.com 1.  How has your career in endurance sports influenced your care of athletes at Colorado MultiSport?My career ...
Traction has a long history of utilization for patients with neck and back pain dating to ancient times.  A more ...
There is currently a lack of consensus on the "ideal' running form among running experts and researchers.  There are pros ...
Hip impingement, femoracetabular impingement, is a common source of pain for patients.  Much research is needed on this more recent ...