Team and individual athletes are always looking for an edge prior to their competition or race. The preceding days variable’s including rest, nutrition, training, and exercise are dialed in to create an optimal environment on game or race day. Most Physical Therapists and sports medicine professionals encourage an active dynamic warm up in the hour...
Supplements in general have fallen fall short of expectations with very few demonstrating any significant benefit beyond placebo. One of the. most common questions we currently receive on supplements in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics is on collagen. A key connective tissue in our body, that makes up the majority of...
Led by a dedicated team of experts, Mend Colorado has a wide range of offerings, ensuring patients find the right path to healing. LAFAYETTE, Colorado – MendColorado, a renowned name in the field of physical therapy, is excited to announce the launch of another freshly revamped webpage. Dedicated to the array of physical therapy services offered...
A recent question we received in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices was in regards to nutrition. Are there foods, diets, and supplements that could accelerate their recoveries if used concurrently with Physical Therapy interventions. An area of emerging research is on the relationship of high blood sugar levels, inflammation, cell damage,...
Athletes of all ages and skill levels can count on the practice’s physical therapy team to provide the support they need to excel. BOULDER, Colorado – Mend Colorado, a leading physical therapy practice serving Boulder and Lafayette, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to athletes by revamping the webpage for its sports performance training...
If you are wondering whether physical therapy actually works, you are not alone. Many people in Boulder ask this after experiencing rushed visits or generic care that did not solve the real problem. At Mend Colorado, we see this question every day. The short answer is yes, physical therapy works when it is delivered with...
Compression garments including shorts, tights, and socks have gained in popularity among both amateur and professional runners. Manufacturers and athletes claim improved circulation, recovery, and performance can be found using these products either during or after a run. As with many products in health, fitness, and performance these claims should be taken with a grain...
Running remains one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ affordability, accessibility, and health benefits. The popularity of the sport has grown tremendously over the last few decades, but despite advancements in shoe wear, training methods, and rehabilitation interventions the injury rates remain frustratingly high. Up to 90% of runners will report...
We get deep with Boulder runner and former CU track and cross country stud, Jenny DeSouchet. From racing Usain Bolt to dreams of body building, we cover it all in our Q & A series.
ACL injuries are becoming more common among both recreational and professional athletes. The majority of these athletes who sustain complete tears of their ACL ligament will undergo ACL reconstruction and intensive post operative Physical Therapy. Often, the ACL surgery is delayed after the injury to allow the athlete to regain their lost range of motion...
