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Conditions Injury Prevention, Strength Training
There are few treatments more effective for the prevention and treatment of injuries and musculoskeletal conditions than resistance training.  Unfortunately,
Sport Injuries Strength Training
With a changing in the seasons we also see a changing of the sports in our Boulder County student athletes.
Conditions Hip Pain, Physical Therapy, Treatment Options
Over 200,000 Americans undergo a total hip replacement often as a result of severe hip osteoarthritis.  Patients who enter the
Conditions Treatment Options
Dry Needling performed by licensed Physical Therapists is gaining momentum in clinics and research trials across the country.  This intervention can
Conditions Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
Patients have a choice for where they attend Physical Therapy even if directed to a single PT practice by their
Health & Performance Sports Performance, Strength Training
In the last couple of weeks we have posted on the impact of strength training on endurance performance.  Studies have
Patient Resources Running
The human foot is a remarkable structure of 26 bones and 30+ joints integral to both walking and running.  The
Sport Injuries Running
It is hard to find a runner who has not missed a training run or competition due to injury.  Among
Conditions Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Treatment Options
In our fast paced, instant gratification world we want solutions to our problems the same day as their arrival.  This
Conditions Chronic Pain
New data shows 1 in 2 Americans report at least one chronic medical condition affecting the musculoskeletal system.  This number
Health & Performance Running, Sports Performance, Strength Training
This week we posted on the benefits of strength training on cycling performance.  Specifically, how strength training improves our body's
Health & Performance Sports Performance, Strength Training
As we move towards the end of winter many Boulder cyclists are growing tired of the indoor hours on their
Health & Performance Recovery, Sports Performance
Money and time are two finite resources affecting us each day.  We struggle to meet the demands of family, work,
Sport Injuries Bone Health, Running
The tibia is the largest bone in our lower leg and absorbs the majority of weight bearing stresses during running.
Sport Injuries Head Injury
Winter sports are in full spring in Colorado with many people taking their athletic pursuits outside.  Skiing and snowboarding continue
Health & Performance Running, Sports Performance
In running, performance is easily quantified as the fastest time over a given distance.  The runners with the fastest times
Sport Injuries ACL
“In life there are no guarantees” and this is certainly the case with return to sport after surgical procedures.  Unfortunately,
Treatments Physical Therapy
Currently in the United States the majority of citizens can access their Physical Therapist without a prescription from their physician.
Sport Injuries ACL, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
In our experience, a sub group of patients who have successfully returned to sports after an ACL injury continue to
Sport Injuries ACL, Exercise, Knee Pain, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
As ACL injuries continue to rise among professional and recreational athletes Physical Therapists will continue to rehabilitate these athletes in
Conditions Exercise, Hip Pain, Physical Therapy, Treatment Options
Currently, in the state of Colorado patients can access their Physical Therapist without a referral from another healthcare provider such
Conditions Back Pain, Exercise, Injury Prevention
The 3 inevitable events in our society include death, taxes, and low back pain.  Many of us will experience a
Conditions Physical Therapy, Treatment Options
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ/TMD)ProblemTMJ/TMD are a major cause of non dental jaw and facial pain.  Approximately 18 million word days are
Treatments Exercise
The physical benefits of exercise including decreased risk of disease and death, as well as, improved strength, flexibility, balance, and