Treatments
The physical benefits of exercise including decreased risk of disease and death, as well as, improved strength, flexibility, balance, and
Sport Injuries
The step down test is an important Physical Therapy test to determine the ability of our athletes to stabilize their
Sport Injuries
Last year an estimated 30 million people ran at least 50 days for exercise and health benefits (Running USA).
Sport Injuries
Running has increased in popularity over the last decade among both recreational and professional athletes. With this increase in popularity
Sport Injuries
Ankle mobility is essential for both daily walking tasks as well as higher level athletics and sports participation. In our
Sport Injuries
In prior posts we have documented the impact of ACL injuries on our athletes. Unfortunately, these injuries are becoming more
Sport Injuries
Patients with outer hip, lateral, pain have previously been diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis indicating the fluid filled sack between our
Sport Injuries
Plantar Fasciitis is a common overuse condition affecting many runners in Boulder. Authors report it is the 3rd most common
Sport Injuries
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries and one of the most common we encounter at Mend Physical
Sport Injuries
The squat may be one of the best exercises for the development of strength and mobility through the lower quarter
Health & Performance
As the triathlon off season carries forward into the Spring athletes should be focused on the evaluation, treatment, and/or prevention
Conditions
Often in Physical Therapy we are asked if an image would help in our diagnosis or treatment of a patient's
Health & Performance
The size of mountain bike wheels has undergone significant changes in the history of the sport. Currently the traditional diameter
Conditions
At Mend, we provide every patient with an individualized exercise program specific to their condition. These programs are focused
Sport Injuries
In previous posts on ACL injuries we have discussed the rising incidence of knee injuries across multiple sports and events. As
Sport Injuries
The iliotibial band is a long track of fascia and connective tissue running from the lateral hip muscles including the
Sport Injuries
Treatment of the thoracic spine utilizing joint mobilization or manipulation is a excellent treatment approach to accelerate the recovery of
Sport Injuries
Knee arthritis (knee OA) is the most common form of osteoarthritis and affects many individuals in middle to older age. This condition
Conditions
BackgroundSacroiliac (SI) joint pain is an less common source of low back pain but has a higher incidence pregnant and
Conditions
Despite having no symptoms, many of us will develop age-related changes in the musculoskeletal structures of our bodies, similar to
Sport Injuries
Rock climbing is one of the most popular outdoor sports in Boulder, Colorado. Often these athletes present to our Physical
Sport Injuries
Runners older than 50 years old have shown the greatest increase in participation rates among long distance runners. In a previous
Sport Injuries
The majority of people with lower quarter pain or symptoms will demonstrate altered coordination and communication between the nervous system
Conditions
I would imagine the foam roller is slowly taking the place of the exercise ball as the most common piece
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