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“In life there are no guarantees” and this is certainly the case with return to sport after surgical procedures.  Unfortunately,
Currently in the United States the majority of citizens can access their Physical Therapist without a prescription from their physician.
In our experience, a sub group of patients who have successfully returned to sports after an ACL injury continue to
As ACL injuries continue to rise among professional and recreational athletes Physical Therapists will continue to rehabilitate these athletes in
Currently, in the state of Colorado patients can access their Physical Therapist without a referral from another healthcare provider such
The 3 inevitable events in our society include death, taxes, and low back pain.  Many of us will experience a
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ/TMD)ProblemTMJ/TMD are a major cause of non dental jaw and facial pain.  Approximately 18 million word days are
The physical benefits of exercise including decreased risk of disease and death, as well as, improved strength, flexibility, balance, and
The step down test is an important Physical Therapy test to determine the ability of our athletes to stabilize their
Last year an estimated 30 million people ran at least 50 days for exercise and health benefits (Running USA).  
Running has increased in popularity over the last decade among both recreational and professional athletes.  With this increase in popularity
Ankle mobility is essential for both daily walking tasks as well as higher level athletics and sports participation.  In our
In prior posts we have documented the impact of ACL injuries on our athletes.  Unfortunately, these injuries are becoming more
Patients with outer hip, lateral, pain have previously been diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis indicating the fluid filled sack between our
Plantar Fasciitis is a common overuse condition affecting many runners in Boulder.  Authors report it is the 3rd most common
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries and one of the most common we encounter at Mend Physical
The squat may be one of the best exercises for the development of strength and mobility through the lower quarter
As the triathlon off season carries forward into the Spring athletes should be focused on the evaluation, treatment, and/or prevention
Often in Physical Therapy we are asked if an image would help in our diagnosis or treatment of a patient's
The size of mountain bike wheels has undergone significant changes in the history of the sport.  Currently the traditional diameter
At Mend, we provide every patient with an individualized exercise program specific to their condition.   These programs are focused
In previous posts on ACL injuries we have discussed the rising incidence of knee injuries across multiple sports and events.  As
The iliotibial band is a long track of fascia and connective tissue running from the lateral hip muscles including the
Treatment of the thoracic spine utilizing joint mobilization or manipulation is a excellent treatment approach to accelerate the recovery of