By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Let’s talk about something most women quietly deal with but rarely bring up: leaking when you jump rope. If you’ve ever felt that unexpected drip mid workout, or quietly avoided jump rope altogether, you’re not alone, and it is not just “part of being a woman.” As your physical...
Most patients presenting to our Boulder and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices are facing a pain or symptoms which are limiting their ability to participate in the activities they enjoy. Their current abilities, or lack thereof, prevent them from being available for work, life, and recreational activities. Availability is often the greatest predictor of long-term health...
Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has become increasingly popular in both rehabilitation and performance settings because of its ability to stimulate muscle growth and strength adaptations with lighter loads. But what happens when BFR is added to traditional heavy strength training? A recent systematic review and meta-analysis (Mckee et al. J Strength Conditioning Res. 2026)...
Exercise remains our best intervention for extending an individual’s health span and lifespan. Both our quality and quantity of life are positively impacted by consistent aerobic exercise and strength training performance each week. In particular, strength training is our best tool to reduce the loss of muscle mass associated with aging (sarcopenia). In addition, new...
By Dr. Ian Nay, PT DPT OCS Overview Headaches are extremely common in our population, especially in athletes and people who spend a lot of time on the computer or phone. Examples of athletes who may have these symptoms are football lineman who are looking up constantly, cyclists, CrossFitters and weightlifters who perform overhead motions...
Neck Pain Background Information Neck pain affects 10-15% of the population at any one time, with a lifetime incidence of 22-70% (1). Only 6% of patients with neck pain report resolution of symptoms at one year (2). A recent systematic review demonstrated the prognosis from idiopathic neck pain is poor (3) and 50-75% of patients with neck...
Headaches are one of the most common reasons patients seek care by a Physical Therapist. In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices we have found optimal outcomes and fewer visits for treating many headaches types including cervicogenic headaches. These headaches are driven from the neck (cervical spine) and cause pain referral to...
By: Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS If you suffer from frequent headaches, you’re not alone. Millions of people experience tension headaches, migraines, or cervicogenic headaches (those that originate from neck problems). While many reach for over-the-counter painkillers for temporary relief, few realize that physical therapy can offer a lasting, drug-free solution. Here’s how working with...
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve ever been told to “strengthen your core” but still struggle with abdominal pressure, bloating, pelvic heaviness, or urinary leakage, it’s possible that traditional core exercises are missing the mark. That’s because one of the most important muscles in your core is one you can’t see, but when...
