Knee arthritis (knee OA) is the most common form of osteoarthritis and affects many individuals in middle to older age. This condition
BackgroundSacroiliac (SI) joint pain is an less common source of low back pain but has a higher incidence pregnant and
Despite having no symptoms, many of us will develop age-related changes in the musculoskeletal structures of our bodies, similar to
Rock climbing is one of the most popular outdoor sports in Boulder, Colorado. Often these athletes present to our Physical
Runners older than 50 years old have shown the greatest increase in participation rates among long distance runners. In a previous
The majority of people with lower quarter pain or symptoms will demonstrate altered coordination and communication between the nervous system
I would imagine the foam roller is slowly taking the place of the exercise ball as the most common piece
My approach to treating ankle sprains has changed dramatically since I began working with athletes in the late 1990s. The
Our prior posts on dynamic warm ups have highlighted the benefits of these exercises on injury prevention and sports performance.
Our imaging technologies have made tremendous improvements in their ability to detect abnormalities in our body. These positive findings may
Eccentric exericise, where our muscles contract and lengthen, is an essential part of any exercise program. Its benefits of strength,
Concussion recognition and management has improved dramatically over the last decade. Coaches and Physical Therapists are able to both recognize
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition in middle to older age and is a leading cause of pain and
Customized foot orthotics based off a clinical examination, plaster or foam cast have been utilized for decades in order to
We have previously written on low back pain and the dramatic rise in surgeries with this patient population, despite evidence
A common question we receive from young throwers and their parents is how to improve throwing velocity safely without undue
William Osler, M.D., considered by many to be the father of modern medicine once said "listen to the patient he
Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is a common, disabling condition with both musculoskeletal and non musculoskeletal contributions. It has been
Hydration, electrolytes, salt and pickle water are all common internet solutions for muscle cramping. These remedies are based off the
In our practice, we commonly see adolescent baseball athletes suffering from shoulder and elbow injuries. On average 1 in 2
ACL sprains and complete tears are of the most common injuries we encounter at Mend Physical Therapy. Prior posts in our
In a prior blog posts we discussed the effects of stretching on fitness, performance and flexibility. We are often prescribing
Previously we wrote about the positive impacts of exercise on the body's tissues. The benefits of exercise is based on
here are not many more controversial topics in the exercise science literature than stretching. While most believe stretching is an
