Athletes often return to sports around 6-9 months after ACL reconstruction and Physical Therapy. In a previous ACL post we
Low back pain continues to affect many Americans leading to pain, loss of function, missed work days, and higher health
The knee is one of most commonly injured areas among our Boulder County student athletes. Injuries range from the traumatic
Knee Osteoarthritis is a common condition affecting many middle aged adults which leads to pain, loss of range of motion,
The analysis and implementation of different foot strike patterns among runners has grown over the last 10 years. Changes in
Total knee and hip replacements are among the fastest growing surgeries in our country. Physical Therapy remains the first line
The achilles tendon is a strong, durable structure capable of absorbing and producing large loads as we walk, hike, and
In our previous blog posts we have written on the limitations of MRI for many injuries and conditions. In general,
Among Boulder endurance athletes many training variables are utilized to promote beneficial adaptations within our bodies. These adaptations to the
Compression garments including shorts, tights, and socks have gained in popularity among both amateur and professional runners. Manufacturers and athletes
The treadmill remains a necessary evil when completing run training allowing athletes to escape inclement weather to complete their workouts.
The popularity of barefoot running, with or without the use of minimalist shoes, has grown since the publication of the
At Mend we provide many treatments to our Boulder Physical Therapy patients, but strength training is the common treatment between
As we move through the Spring and into Summer many of our Boulder youth athletes are into their competitive baseball
In our Physical Therapy practice, we continue to see early sports specialization in our youth athletes (pre pubescent). These athletes focus
In our Boulder Physical Therapy Practice, gait retraining is an effective intervention to reduce the abnormal forces which perpetuate many overuse
Over the last 5-10 years ultra marathon running has grown in popularity with pavement and trail races popping up throughout
Swimming is the opening leg of the triathlon race and many athletes utilize this leg to establish position for the
Physical Therapy remains the first line treatment for lumbar disk injuries due to its' non invasive nature and clinical effectiveness.
ACL injuries are on the rise across the United States as more individuals participate in athletic activities. As described in
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports and orthopedic injuries encountered in Physical Therapy. In previous blog posts
Ankle sprains are one of the most common orthopedic injuries we see in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice. These injuries
As we move into Spring we begin to see our youth athletes return to the baseball diamond often with a
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice, the examination of a runner's gait is a critical part of the evaluation giving
