Cycling is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Boulder. Cyclists we encounter in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice ...
Last year over 500,000 thousand arthroscopic knee surgeries (scopes) were performed in the Unites States making it one of the ...
The standing row is an excellent exercise to develop strength and stability in the upper back, shoulder, and arms. In ...
As healthcare costs continue to rise, all stakeholders (patients, providers, and payers) are looking for ways to reduce costs associated ...
Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem and one of the top reasons patients seek care from their primary care physician. ...
The selection of running shoes continues to be a controversial topic in the sport. Arguments are heard from both sides ...
In our previous posts we have documented the weakness and atrophy of the foot's "core" muscles among patients with heel ...
Non Steroid Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen are the most common drugs listed on our patients intake paperwork. ...
Resistance training is an essential part of any training program due to its' ability to reduce injury risk and improve ...
Health care costs have continued to outpace inflation each year. Our previous posts have detailed the cost savings associated with ...
Knee arthritis is a common condition among older adults leading to increased knee pain and decreased participation in recreational and sporting ...
As we move towards the middle of summer many runners have experienced an increase in overuse injuries in their legs. ...
Achilles tendon ruptures mainly occurs in middle aged adults, males > females, participating in sports with high levels of jumping ...
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. ...
