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Q&A - Boulder Runner Jenny DeSouchet - Life, Sports Injuries, and Beating Usain Bolt
Jenny DeSouchet is a lifelong runner and former CU Buff Cross Country/Track athlete interested in using her experiences to help
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The Impact of Pre Operative Physical Therapy on ACL Recovery
ACL injuries are becoming more common among both recreational and professional athletes. The majority of these athletes who sustain complete
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Treatment and Prevention of Acute and Recurrent Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains remain one of the most common orthopedic injuries seen in both physician and Physical Therapy offices. The majority
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Strength Training and Flexibility Gains in Professional Athletes
In our previous posts we discussed how patients and athletes can utilize strength training to both improve strength as well
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No Evidence to Support Use of Stem Cells for Tendon Injuries
The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections continue to rise and outpace the medical research supporting
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Biomechanics Changes Switching from Shoe to Barefoot Running
In an attempt to reduce the high risk of running injuries, athletes are making changes to their strike patterns and
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Strengthen YOur Lower Body for Upper Body Gains
The benefits of strength or resistance training are numerous including increased quality of life, reduce injury risk, and increased performance.
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Risk Factors for Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendinopathy is a common injury to the lower leg found in runners, jumping athletes, and sedentary individuals. In our
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Comparing Orthotics to Foot Strengthening Exercises
In our previous posts, we have described the limitations of orthotics to correct lower leg alignment and treat foot and
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Muscle Loss and Aging
All of us will undergo a progressive loss of muscle mass as we age called sacropenia. The key modifying variable
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High vs. Low Intensity Physical Therapy after Total Knee Replacement
Knee replacements are a common and effective solution for end state knee osteoarthritis. Post operative Physical Therapy helps accelerate the
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Influence of Posture on Shoulder Function and Pain
Shoulder pain is the 2nd most common orthopedic reason patients seek out medical care behind low back pain. Shoulder pain
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Leg Alignment and Running Injuries
In the examination of healthy or injured runners it is tempting to focus on an individual's leg alignment and posture.
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Surgery vs. Conservative Care for ACL Injuries
In our prior posts on ACL injuries we have discussed the support in the medical literature for the conservative management
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Why Rolling Your IT Band Is A Waste Of Time
Photo Credit: cyclingweekly.com In a prior post we discussed the prevention, treatment, and prognosis for iliotibial band syndrome. The iliotibial
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Brain and Sensory Changes After ACL Injury
ACL injuries are on the rise with over 250,000 tears occurring each year. Thankfully many of these non contact injuries to
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Reducing Knee Forces During The Lunge Exercise
The lunge is a very common exercise to strength the lower quarter. I commonly use the exercise to address lower
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Modifying Knee Joint Stress in Runners
In our previous posts we have detailed many factors leading to high injury rates experienced among runners. In our Boulder
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The Best Exercises to Prevent Injury in Swimmers
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we often see athletes who are dealing with a swimming related injury. Some of
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Should I Strength Train Before Or After An Aerobic Workout?
One of the most common questions we receive from patients in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice is "what should I
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Caffeine's Impact on Strength Training Performance
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world due to its' caffeine content. Moderate caffeine consumption is
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Hip Strength and Running Related Leg Injuries
In prior posts, we have discussed the importance of hip strengthening among runners. There is a strong correlation between hip
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Conservative Treatment of an ACL Tear
In the last few years, research has been published challenging the commonly held belief that every ACL tear should have
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The Importance of Ankle Mobility for Proper Knee Mechanics
In a previous post, we detailed the latest research on the importance of ankle mobility on knee mechanics. During weight
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