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Influence of Leg Strength on Golf Club Speed
The golf swing involves movement from our feet through our hands as we accelerate the club head through the ball.
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Foam Rolling's Impact on Ankle Flexibility
Foam Rolling is gaining in popularity due to its ability to accelerate recovery, treat sore and painful muscles, and improve flexibility.
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Reducing Knee Pain In Cyclists
Cycling is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Boulder. Cyclists we encounter in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice
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Arthroscopic Surgery for Knee Pain
Last year over 500,000 thousand arthroscopic knee surgeries (scopes) were performed in the Unites States making it one of the
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Muscle Activation During an Inverted Row
The standing row is an excellent exercise to develop strength and stability in the upper back, shoulder, and arms. In
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Individualized Physical Therapy Saves Money Compared to Usual Care for Low Back Pain
As healthcare costs continue to rise, all stakeholders (patients, providers, and payers) are looking for ways to reduce costs associated
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Altered Muscle Recruitment in Patients with Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem and one of the top reasons patients seek care from their primary care physician.
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Influence of Shoe Type and Foot Strike Pattern on Loading Rates in Runners
The selection of running shoes continues to be a controversial topic in the sport. Arguments are heard from both sides
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Weakened Foot Strength and Orthotic Use in Patients with Heel Pain
In our previous posts we have documented the weakness and atrophy of the foot's "core" muscles among patients with heel
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Ibuprofen's Impact on Muscle Growth and Development
Non Steroid Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen are the most common drugs listed on our patients intake paperwork.
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Improving Athletic Performance in Adolescents
Resistance training is an essential part of any training program due to its' ability to reduce injury risk and improve
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Cost Effectiveness of Physical Therapy With or WIthout Primary Care
Health care costs have continued to outpace inflation each year. Our previous posts have detailed the cost savings associated with
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Does Running Cause Knee Osteoarthritis?
Knee arthritis is a common condition among older adults leading to increased knee pain and decreased participation in recreational and sporting
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Understanding Risk Factors for Shin Splints and IT Band Pain
As we move towards the middle of summer many runners have experienced an increase in overuse injuries in their legs.
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Return to Play after Achilles Tendon Rupture
Achilles tendon ruptures mainly occurs in middle aged adults, males > females, participating in sports with high levels of jumping
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Reducing ACL Reinjury Risk
Athletes often return to sports around 6-9 months after ACL reconstruction and Physical Therapy. In a previous ACL post we
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Cost Effectiveness of Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain
Low back pain continues to affect many Americans leading to pain, loss of function, missed work days, and higher health
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Risk Factors for Knee Injuries in Adolescents and Teenagers
The knee is one of most commonly injured areas among our Boulder County student athletes. Injuries range from the traumatic
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Hyaluronic Acid vs. Corticosteroid for Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis is a common condition affecting many middle aged adults which leads to pain, loss of range of motion,
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Accuracy of Self Reported Foot Strike Patterns
The analysis and implementation of different foot strike patterns among runners has grown over the last 10 years. Changes in
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Does Physical Activity Improve after a Total Knee or Hip Replacement?
Total knee and hip replacements are among the fastest growing surgeries in our country. Physical Therapy remains the first line
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Ankle Mobility and Achilles Tendon Injury
The achilles tendon is a strong, durable structure capable of absorbing and producing large loads as we walk, hike, and
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Imaging's Role in Youth Baseball
In our previous blog posts we have written on the limitations of MRI for many injuries and conditions. In general,
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High Intensity Interval Training Improves Endurance Performance
Among Boulder endurance athletes many training variables are utilized to promote beneficial adaptations within our bodies. These adaptations to the
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