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Marathon running is a challenging event requiring substantial amounts of endurance and strength training for optimal performance and injury prevention.
Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition in aging adults leading to pain and reduced performance of daily and recreational activities.  Manual
As the snows melts many of us will return to the amazing Boulder trail system for our training runs.  This
 "We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world."
The internet is excellent at providing information on a multitude of subjects, but the application of this information is limited
Tears in the meniscus, cartilage within our knees, can occur due to injury or degeneration attributed to the aging process.
Triathletes have no shortage of aerobic exercise each week as they train for all 3 components of their sport, but
A common question we receive in clinic is how many repetitions should I perform of this strengthening exercise?  Clearly, enough
There are few treatments more effective for the prevention and treatment of injuries and musculoskeletal conditions than resistance training.  Unfortunately,
With a changing in the seasons we also see a changing of the sports in our Boulder County student athletes.
Over 200,000 Americans undergo a total hip replacement often as a result of severe hip osteoarthritis.  Patients who enter the
Dry Needling performed by licensed Physical Therapists is gaining momentum in clinics and research trials across the country.  This intervention can
Patients have a choice for where they attend Physical Therapy even if directed to a single PT practice by their
In the last couple of weeks we have posted on the impact of strength training on endurance performance.  Studies have
The human foot is a remarkable structure of 26 bones and 30+ joints integral to both walking and running.  The
It is hard to find a runner who has not missed a training run or competition due to injury.  Among
In our fast paced, instant gratification world we want solutions to our problems the same day as their arrival.  This
New data shows 1 in 2 Americans report at least one chronic medical condition affecting the musculoskeletal system.  This number
This week we posted on the benefits of strength training on cycling performance.  Specifically, how strength training improves our body's
As we move towards the end of winter many Boulder cyclists are growing tired of the indoor hours on their
Money and time are two finite resources affecting us each day.  We struggle to meet the demands of family, work,
The tibia is the largest bone in our lower leg and absorbs the majority of weight bearing stresses during running.
Winter sports are in full spring in Colorado with many people taking their athletic pursuits outside.  Skiing and snowboarding continue
In running, performance is easily quantified as the fastest time over a given distance.  The runners with the fastest times