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Q and A with Boulder Triathlete and Coach Michael Lovato
Sport Injuries
Injury Prevention
Photo Credit: Ramser1Photo.com 1. How did you initially get involved in triathlon as a competitor?I was a freshman at the
Knee Osteoarthritis and Arthroscopic Surgery
Conditions
Knee Pain
,
Physical Therapy
Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition leading to pain and disability among many middle and older aged adults. While Physical
Utilizing the Squat to Screen for Ankle Mobility
Conditions
Ankle Pain
,
Mobility
The role of ankle mobility on injury risk and performance has been previously described in our prior blog posts. These
Q and A with Boulder Professional Triathlete Nicole Valentine
Health & Performance
Nutrition
,
Recovery
,
Sports Performance
PHOTO CREDIT: Alan Torres @ATV Photography 1. Can you tell us a little bit about what got you into triathlon?I
Education, Gait Retraining, or Exercise for Management of Runners with Knee Pain
Sport Injuries
Exercise
,
Knee Pain
,
Running
Patellofemoral pain, commonly referred to as runner's knee, is one of the most common reasons patients seek care in Physical
Knee Joint Mobilizations Improve Quadricep Strength After ACL Surgery
Conditions
ACL
,
Knee Pain
,
Manual Therapy
,
Physical Therapy
,
Rehabilitation
,
Strength Training
After any knee surgery, the quadricep muscle group becomes difficult to contract and recruit. These inhibition or impairment is usually
Running Strengthens The Spine's Intervertebral Disc
Sport Injuries
Back Pain
,
Exercise
,
Running
,
Strength Training
Low back pain continues to be a common source of pain, loss of function, and in some cases disability. A
Evidence Supports Not Using FMS To Predict Future Injury
Sport Injuries
Injury Prevention
The functional movement screen was designed to screen athletes and individuals on both upper and lower body movement tasks in
Cost Effectiveness of Low Back Pain Interventions
Conditions
Back Pain
,
Exercise
Low back pain is the second most common reason patients seek care from their primary care physician. In addition, it
ACL Risk and Re Injury with Return to Sport
Sport Injuries
ACL
,
Knee Pain
,
Rehabilitation
We written many blog posts on ACL injuries as they continue to be a risk to our youth and amateur
Spinal Manipulation for Low Back Pain
Conditions
Back Pain
,
Manual Therapy
,
Physical Therapy
Spinal manipulation is one of the oldest treatments in recorded history and is presented utilized by multiple professions including Physical
Running and Longevity
Treatments
Physical Therapy
,
Running
We have written about running benefits on our mental, emotional, and physical health in previous blog posts. Consistent physical activity
Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs for Sciatica
Conditions
Back Pain
Our previous posts have documented the success of Physical Therapy treatments on sciatica, radiating pain down the back of leg,
Foam Rolling and Circulation Changes
Health & Performance
Stretching
We have previously written on the effectiveness of foam rolling as a warm up or cool down technique, as well
Strength and Balance Asymmetries Predict Future Athletic Injury
Sport Injuries
Injury Prevention
,
Strength Training
Photo Credit: charlieweingroff.com In our prior posts we have described the injury risks associated with athletic activities. There will always
Caffeine's Impact on Recovery After Cycling
Health & Performance
Recovery
,
Sports Performance
Our prior posts have documented some of the research supporting the use of caffeine in both strength training and endurance
Impact of Running Shoe Wear on Running Economy
Patient Resources
Running
In prior posts we have described the importance of running economy. Runners with improved economy, similar to miles per gallon
No Benefit of Post Operative Bracing after ACL Surgery
Conditions
ACL
Post operative immobilization is often utilized after ACL surgery in an attempt to support the knee joint. The reasoning behind the
Impact of Specialist Certification and Fellowship Training on Low Back Pain Outcomes
Conditions
Back Pain
,
Hip Pain
,
Treatment Options
Physical Therapists at Mend are both board certified in orthopedics and fellowship trained in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. Our prior
Dry Needling versus Steroid Injection for Hip Pain
Conditions
Hip Pain
,
Treatment Options
Dry needling is an effective Physical Therapy intervention for the treatment of muscle pain and injury. Our previous post described
Q and A with Boulder Runner - Maor Tiyouri
Patient Resources
1. Can you tell us a little bit about what go you into running? After winning the district cross country championships,
Trigger Point Dry Needling for Muscle Pain
Conditions
Treatment Options
Dry needling performed by Physical Therapists has grown in popularity over the past 10 years among researchers, clinicians, and patients.
Vitamin D Supplementation and Muscle Strength
Health & Performance
Strength Training
Nutritional supplements are widely advertised with amazing health claims but few have been able to show true effects beyond placebo
Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Conditions
Exercise
,
Manual Therapy
,
Physical Therapy
,
Treatment Options
In our prior posts on heel pain and plantar fasciitis we described the growing evidence supporting the utilization of treatments
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