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Health & Performance Exercise, Strength Training
Technology's impact on our lives continues to grow each year.  In the exercise industry we have seen a significant impact
Conditions Climbing Injuries, Injury Prevention, Patient Education, Shoulder Pain, Treatment Options
The shoulder is an integral component of a climber's ability to scale walls efficiently and effectively. It allows for an
Sport Injuries Achilles Pain, Running
Achilles tendon injuries, tendonitis or tendinopathy, are a common lower quarter injury among athletes.  Studies suggest a lifetime prevalence of
Patient Resources Exercise
By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS A recent study by M. Erickson et. al. looked at how patterns of rest
Sport Injuries CrossFit, Exercise, Knee Pain, Physical Therapy, Running
Are you a runner with knee pain? Or a CrossFit athlete who has knee pain with squatting or box jumps?
Treatments Exercise, Mobility, Patient Education
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve ever tried stretching or foam rolling only to still feel stiff, limited,
Patient Resources Exercise
Physical therapist-led classes in Boulder and Louisville offer a safe, inclusive space for women to build strength and vitality through
Conditions Back Pain, Exercise, Hip Pain, Strength Training
By: Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve been doing all the right glute focused exercises but still feel like
Conditions Shoulder Pain
Dr. Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders that we see at
Health & Performance Exercise, Strength Training
Strength training is an essential part of any exercise program.  In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics
Patient Resources Pelvic health, Women's health
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Working with individuals during pregnancy, we’re often asked, “What is the best position to
Health & Performance Exercise, Strength Training
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS For years, the absence of robust research led to a cautious approach toward heavy
Health & Performance Nutrition, Strength Training
Older adults are at high risk of sacropenia or the loss of muscle mass due to aging.  Sacropenia can be
Sport Injuries Sports Performance, Strength Training
By: Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS We’re often asked whether strength training is safe for kids and adolescents. The short
Patient Resources Back Pain, CrossFit, Exercise, Mobility
By: Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS Increasing the ability to move through a full range of motion in the thoracic
Conditions Exercise, Shoulder Pain
Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose) is a foundational yoga posture found frequently during many yoga classes. However, many practitioners experience
Patient Resources CrossFit
Whether you’re cycling through deadlifts in a WOD or chasing PRs with heavy back squats, one of the most overlooked
Health & Performance Sports Performance
As pelvic health physical therapists, we often work with athletes who are navigating the unique challenges of balancing their athletic
Treatments CrossFit, Exercise, Physical Therapy
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS The Ironic Reality of Injury As a physical therapist, I help people move better,
Patient Resources Patient Education, Recovery
By: Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC and Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Congratulations on the birth of your little one!
Conditions Exercise, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Shoulder Pain, Treatment Options
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek care from their primary care physician and Physical Therapist. 
Conditions Shoulder Pain, Treatment Options
The updated page provides expert insights, diagnosis techniques, and evidence-based treatments for common shoulder conditions.  BOULDER, Colorado - Mend Colorado,