CrossFit
The rotator cuff is an essential group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder during overhead movements such as the strict
injection
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections have increased dramatically in recent years for the treatment of orthopedic conditions. PRP injections aim
Exercise
Vigorous exercise has significant health benefits above and beyond the benefits seen with moderate level exercise. The U.S. surgeon general
Pelvic Health
One common symptom treated in pelvic floor physical therapy in our Boulder and Lafayette clinics is urinary urgency and frequency.
Running Injury
A number of studies have shown a relationship between ankle mobility and lower quarter injuries. In our Boulder and Lafayette
Pelvic Health
In the world of pregnancy and postpartum exercise, lack of available evidence has led to a fear-based model of avoiding
Knee Injuries
Knee meniscal tears are a common source of knee pain for patients in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical
CrossFit
Seeing GHD sit-ups on the whiteboard at the start of your CrossFit workout can be a make-or-break moment. It's a
sports injuries
The knee is subjected to the biomechanics of the adjacent hip and ankle due to its’ location between two long
sports injuries
ACL injuries are one of the most common sports injuries with estimates ranging from 100-200K tears per year. Female athletes
climbing
Femoroacetabular impingement (aka: FAI, hip impingement) is a common condition experienced by many rock climbers. It is characterized by pain
climbing
The movements inherent to rock climbing can put significant stress on the meniscus. High-stepping, heel hooking, drop-knees, and planting/twisting can
Pelvic Health
Bowel movements are a part of our normal routine, but painful bowel movements don’t have to be. A common cause
low back pain
The majority of people with low back pain will demonstrate altered coordination and communication between the nervous system and muscles. This
Exercise
Depression is one of the most common causes of disability in the world. Authors estimate 1 in 5 individuals will
Running Injuries
What are shin splits and who gets them? Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), aka shin splints, is a common injury
Knee Injuries
Manual therapy and exercise remain the key conservative treatment interventions for patients with knee arthritis. In our Boulder Physical Therapy
Pelvic Health
As pelvic physical therapists in Boulder County, functional constipation has been something treated in our clinics via various techniques. A
general physical therapy
Total knee replacements are the final treatment for end stage, severe cases of knee arthritis. They remain one of the
low back pain
Our imaging technologies have made tremendous improvements in their ability to detect abnormalities in our body that are often attributed
CrossFit
Pain in the elbow is very common among weightlifters and CrossFit. It often causes individuals to lower the lifting load
CrossFit
The front squat is a commonly programmed movement in the CrossFit community. It is seen for high repetitions at low
Running Injuries
At Mend, we specialize in treating runners and endurance athletes in our Boulder and Lafayette clinics. We see numerous cases
general physical therapy
Researchers estimate 1 in 5 adults will drop out of an exercise program. Time remains the most common reason for
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