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Home Exercise Program Improves Pain, Function, and Medication Use In Patients With Shoulder Pain

June 19, 2020

Physical Therapy strengthening exercises remain the first line treatment for patients with shoulder diagnoses including impingement and rotator cuff pain. While immediate gains in range of motion and pain can be found using spinal and extremity manual therapy interventions, long term outcomes are achieved through a focused strength training program. Exercises are prescribed to target...

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4 treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis
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4 treatments for lumbar spinal stenosis

January 31, 2022

Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a common diagnosis given to those experiencing low back pain. The gold standard of diagnosing stenosis is using an MRI to determine closure of natural occurring spaces of the lumbar spine. At times the closures can contribute to impingement of nerves or spinal canal which can lead low back pain...

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Question and Answer with Tim Fearon, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT

July 5, 2017

Photo Credit: phoenixmanualtherapy.com 1. What influenced your decision to start a private practice? The primary drive behind the decision to start a private practice for me was that I had invested completely in becoming skillful at what I did, I saw no plausible rationale for pursuing a profession at an average level.  I found myself...

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How Long Should You Hold Shoulder Isometric Exercises?

January 23, 2020

Isometrics, muscle contractions without movement of a joint, have been utilized for many decades as a form of strength training and performance, but have recently been highlighted as an effective treatment for tendon pain. In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice, isometrics are helpful to initially load a tissue after surgery or injury, as well as,...

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What Is Tennis Elbow And How Do We Treat It?

July 1, 2022

  Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylalgia is the most common reason for elbow pain and 2nd most common overuse injury in the arm after the shoulder. Lateral elbow pain was previously described as an inflammatory condition, but we now know this condition affects the muscles’ common insertion point where the tendon meets the...

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Physical Therapy Improves Outcomes After Hip Impingement Surgery

July 20, 2017

Hip impingement, femoracetabular impingement, is a common source of pain for patients.  Much research is needed on this more recent diagnosis secondary to the high rates of impingement found in pain free athletes.  In addition, more research is needed on the comparison of conservative versus surgical management of the condition.  Patient’s undergoing arthroscopic surgery to...

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Lasting Relief from Low Back Pain in Boulder: Mend Colorado Delivers Evidence-Based Therapy for Active Lifestyles
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Lasting Relief from Low Back Pain in Boulder: Mend Colorado Delivers Evidence-Based Therapy for Active Lifestyles

September 23, 2025

Mend Colorado’s evidence-based physical therapy service helps Boulder locals conquer back pain, reclaim outdoor lifestyles, and build long-term strength. BOULDER, CO- Mend Colorado, Boulder’s trusted provider in physical therapy, announces itsspecialized service for lasting relief from low back pain designed for the city’s active, outdoor-oriented population. The innovative program combines advanced diagnostic evaluation, personalized treatment...

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Is It Safe To Practice Yoga With Osteoporosis?
Bone Health and Osteoporosis

Is It Safe To Practice Yoga With Osteoporosis?

October 22, 2024

A common question we receive in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices is in regards to the safety of exercise when diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis.  Some patients will ask, “Am I causing more damage by practicing yoga?” The answer is no! In fact, not only has yoga been shown to be...

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