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Dry Needling Improves Vertical Jump Performance
Conditions
Sports Performance
Photo Credit: IJSPTDry needling is a commonly utilized Physical Therapy intervention which can effectively reduce pain, improve pain, and improved
Hamstring Training for Sprinters
Sport Injuries
Injury Prevention
,
Strength Training
Sprinting either in track or sport requires rapid, high force muscle contractions across the lower body. If the forces utilized
Strength Training to Reduce Injury Risk in Climbers
Sport Injuries
Climbing
,
Injury Prevention
,
Strength Training
It is estimated up to 10 million Americans participate in either indoor or outdoor climbing activities. Research documents 4 to
Shoulder Blade Movement and The Development of Shoulder Pain
Conditions
Movement
,
Shoulder Pain
Poor movements patterns at the shoulder blade (scapular dyskinesis) is quickly becoming the over pronation of the upper extremity. Although
Q and A with Boulder Running Athlete and Coach Neely Spence Gracey
Patient Resources
Running
1.When did you know that you wanted to pursue running professionally?-I'm not sure there was ever a definitive moment that
Targeting Your Specific Core Needs to Prevent Low Back Pain
Sport Injuries
Back Pain
,
Injury Prevention
,
Strength Training
A couple of things are known when reading the research on low back pain. First, it is common with 9
Comparing Muscle Forces During Lower Quarter Strength Training Exercises
Health & Performance
Exercise
,
Sports Performance
,
Strength Training
Strength training is an essential part of an individual's weekly exercise program. It's numerous benefits include reduced injury risk, increased
Early Improvements in Low Back Pain Predict Long Term Improvements
Conditions
Back Pain
,
Manual Therapy
,
Physical Therapy
,
Treatment Options
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we aim to help accelerate a patient's recovery by optimizing outcomes in fewer visits.
Q and A with Zach Long, PT, DPT, SCS
Treatments
Strength Training
In my opinion, Physical Therapy patients are often under exercised and do not return to prior levels of activity due
Core Strengthening Improves Running Times
Health & Performance
Running
,
Sports Performance
,
Strength Training
Strength training in endurance athletes is an essential part of any injury prevention and conditioning program. Our previous blogs have
Association Between Ankle Mobility and Knee Alignment
Conditions
Ankle Pain
,
Knee Pain
,
Mobility
The ankle plays a critical role in the ability of the knee to stay over the foot during functional tasks
Q and A with Dan Lorenz, PT, DPT, LAT, CSCS
Conditions
ACL
,
Injury Prevention
,
Strength Training
Photo Credit: ssorkc.com1. You have published a few articles on the utilization of strength and conditioning principles with Physical Therapy
Q and A with Boulder Triathlete, Bike Fitter, and Exercise Physiologist Ryan Ignatz
Patient Resources
Exercise
Photo Credit: xterraplanet.com 1. How has your career in endurance sports influenced your care of athletes at Colorado MultiSport?My career
Traction Use for Neck Pain
Conditions
Neck Pain
,
Treatment Options
Traction has a long history of utilization for patients with neck and back pain dating to ancient times. A more
Auditory Feedback While Running Reduces Loading Forces
Sport Injuries
Back Pain
,
Running
There is currently a lack of consensus on the "ideal' running form among running experts and researchers. There are pros
Physical Therapy Improves Outcomes After Hip Impingement Surgery
Conditions
Hip Pain
,
Physical Therapy
Hip impingement, femoracetabular impingement, is a common source of pain for patients. Much research is needed on this more recent
Utilization of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Tendon Pain
Conditions
Treatment Options
Overuse injuries to the upper and lower extremity tendons remains a common source of pain and lost activity for patients
Importance of Manual Therapy in Treatment of Patients with Heel Pain and Plantar Fasciitis
Conditions
Manual Therapy
,
Physical Therapy
,
Treatment Options
Manual therapy or the passive movements of joints and tissues has been shown to be effective at reducing short term
What are the most effective treatments for Shoulder Impingement?
Conditions
Manual Therapy
,
Physical Therapy
,
Shoulder Pain
,
Strength Training
,
Treatment Options
Shoulder pain remains one of the most common reasons patients seek out care from both primary care physicians and Physical
Q and A with Jeff Moore, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Treatments
Manual Therapy
,
Physical Therapy
photo credit: ptonice.com 1. You have taken numerous continuing education courses in your career, how did the completion of the
Guest Blog Post with Jeff Ryg on Running Injuries and Strength Training
Sport Injuries
Running
,
Strength Training
Click here for our most recent guest blog post and Q and A with holdfasthealth.comhttp://holdfasthealth.com/2017/07/15/phsyical-therapist-jeff-ryg/
Daily Camera Gold Awards for Best Physical Therapy Center
Treatments
Physical Therapy
Photo Credit: dailycamera.com The Daily Camera newspaper is once again holding there annual awards for service providers in the Boulder
Q and A with Colorado APTA President Cameron MacDonald, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Treatments
Physical Therapy
Photo Credit: regis.edu 1. What motivated you to pursue the CO APTA president position? - It presented as a natural
Q and A with Boulder Track Club Coach and Endurance Athlete Kathy Butler
Treatments
Running
1. What initially brought you into the sport of running?At the age of 10 when I was living in England
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