In our prior posts on ACL injuries we have discussed the support in the medical literature for the conservative management
Photo Credit: cyclingweekly.com In a prior post we discussed the prevention, treatment, and prognosis for iliotibial band syndrome. The iliotibial
ACL injuries are on the rise with over 250,000 tears occurring each year. Thankfully many of these non contact injuries to
The lunge is a very common exercise to strength the lower quarter. I commonly use the exercise to address lower
In our previous posts we have detailed many factors leading to high injury rates experienced among runners. In our Boulder
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we often see athletes who are dealing with a swimming related injury. Some of
One of the most common questions we receive from patients in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice is "what should I
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world due to its' caffeine content. Moderate caffeine consumption is
In prior posts, we have discussed the importance of hip strengthening among runners. There is a strong correlation between hip
In the last few years, research has been published challenging the commonly held belief that every ACL tear should have
In a previous post, we detailed the latest research on the importance of ankle mobility on knee mechanics. During weight
It seems there is not much eccentric exercises cannot do between healing injured tissue, improving mobility and strength, and now
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ accessibility, low equipment cost, and health benefits.
Running remains one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ affordability, accessibility, and health benefits. The popularity
Photo Credit: Rollrecovery.com The warm up is an essential element of any strength and endurance training session. Starting your workouts
Our prior posts on swimming have focused on the benefits of strength training and race pacing during a swim event.
In prior posts we have discussed the rising rates of ACL injuries among adolescent injuries. In particular, among females who
The hamstrings are an essential component of the posterior chain of muscles stabilizing our back and legs. Despite the hamstring's
Running is one of the most popular sports in Boulder, Colorado with many individuals taking advantage of our many trail
Eccentric training involves a focused, slow muscle contraction in which the muscle lengthens. For example, as you lower a weight
The deadlift remains one of the best exercises to target the posterior chain of muscles spanning from the shoulder to
Most of us perform stretching and mobility as a complement to our endurance and strength training. Mobility work clearly has
In previous posts we have discussed the association between our intrinsic (core) foot strength and foot function during walking and
In a prior post we discussed the impact of sleep deprivation on athletic performance. As our schedules become busier we often
