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Boulder, CO – Mend, a trusted leader in physical therapy and fitness, is excited to remind Boulder residents of its
Lafayette, CO – Mend, a trusted leader in physical therapy and fitness, is pleased to remind Lafayette residents of its
By: Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS If you suffer from frequent headaches, you're not alone. Millions of people experience tension
Running is one of the most popular activities and forms of exercise in Boulder County.  In our Boulder and Lafayette
The CDC reports millions of American adults fall each year leading to millions of Emergency Department visits and hospital admissions. 
By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS The sport of rock climbing continues to grow and expand in popularity and participation.
By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS Attention, fellow runners! Have you ever wondered how your training volume and running form
In personal training we often joke the heaviest weight in the gym for participants is the front door.  Researchers have
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve ever been told to “strengthen your core” but still struggle with abdominal
The positive impact of exercise on our mental health diseases and outcomes continues to be discovered. Research has moved  from
Time remains one the most precious resources and is often sighted as the biggest barrier to exercising consistently.  When we
Technology's impact on our lives continues to grow each year.  In the exercise industry we have seen a significant impact
The shoulder is an integral component of a climber's ability to scale walls efficiently and effectively. It allows for an
Achilles tendon injuries, tendonitis or tendinopathy, are a common lower quarter injury among athletes.  Studies suggest a lifetime prevalence of
By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS A recent study by M. Erickson et. al. looked at how patterns of rest
Are you a runner with knee pain? Or a CrossFit athlete who has knee pain with squatting or box jumps?
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve ever tried stretching or foam rolling only to still feel stiff, limited,
Physical therapist-led classes in Boulder and Louisville offer a safe, inclusive space for women to build strength and vitality through
By: Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve been doing all the right glute focused exercises but still feel like
Dr. Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders that we see at
By: Dr. Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS If you caught my Instagram Reel “Top 3 Things I’m NOT Falling For
By: Dr. Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS When the baseball season ends, many athletes shift their focus away from structured
Strength training is an essential part of any exercise program.  In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Working with individuals during pregnancy, we’re often asked, “What is the best position to