By Dr. Erica Tran, PT, DPT Pickleball looks gentle until your knees tell you otherwise. The quick split-steps, the lateral shuffles to cover the kitchen line, and the sudden stops and pivots on a hard court all add up to real demand on the knee joint. When a knee gets stiff, cranky, or just doesn’t...
By Jeff Ryg, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT If your knee feels stiff after sitting, catches when you try to bend it all the way, or hasn’t moved the same since an injury or surgery, joint mobilization is one of the most useful tools we have at Mend. It’s a hands-on technique, not a stretch you’d...
By Dr. Emily Fuller, PT, DPT If you’re dealing with an injury, one of the first questions you may have is: Do I have to stop CrossFit? In many cases, the answer is no. Training CrossFit while injured often comes down to modifying your workout rather than stopping altogether, and appropriately modifying your training can...
Boulder residents can now explore expert knee pain solutions, tailored care plans, and convenient access to physical therapy BOULDER, CO. – Mend Colorado has unveiled its revamped Knee Pain Treatment service page, providing a streamlined way for local residents to access rapid, lasting relief from knee pain and injuries. This new resource is tailored for...
By: Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS When we think of exercises that keep us strong and healthy, we often picture walking, lifting weights, or stretching. But did you know that something as simple as jumping can be one of the best things you can do for your bones? Why Bone Density Matters Our bones are...
Deceleration puts more stress on the ACL than jumping does. Here's why Mend prioritizes landing and force-absorption training in ACL rehab.
Patellar tendon ACL grafts create a second healing site: the tendon itself. Here's how that changes rehab in Boulder and Lafayette.
Knee meniscal tears are a common source of knee pain for patients in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics. They can be categorized in two broad categories including acute or traumatic tears and degenerative, often referred to as non traumatic or age related, tears. Research into the best treatments for this latter...
The meniscus are found on the inside and outside of each knee. They provide cushion and stability between the two bones joining at the knee. A meniscal tear is one of the more common knee injuries and can occur with trauma such as compression and rotation (ex. cutting) or occur with aging. The latter tear,...
Meniscal tears are a common knee diagnosis and can occur either traumatically or gradually over time. This latter type of meniscal tear, degenerative, was previously treated with arthroscopic surgery and post operative physical therapy but more recent research has changed our practice patterns with this patient population. Specifically, research shows no benefit of surgery over...
