Muscle strength is correlated with many important clinical outcomes including fall risk, injury risk, sports performance, functional capacity, and quality of life. These adaptations occur when a muscle is asked to repeatedly perform higher volumes of work or exercise creating positive adaptations within the nervous system and muscle. Over simplistic repetition ranges are available to...
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we often train the foundation of the body prior to moving to distal extremities. Physical Therapy exercises targeting the trunk musculature including the shoulder blades, core and spinal movers and stabilizers often are contributing factors to areas of pain in the extremities including the shoulder, knee, and elbow. Most...
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we commonly address areas of weakness in a patient or client’s body that is limiting performance, as well as, precipitated or perpetuated their current condition. Strength is an essential component of health allowing us to participate in our chosen activities at the level we desire. For example, running at...
The core is a collective group of spinal musculature critical for range of motion of the spine, stabilization of our trunk, and transmission of forces through the body. Given these functions it is not a surprise to see literature supporting Physical Therapy exercise prescription in order to improve sports performance, as well as, low back...
If you’ve been to physical therapy you may have asked yourself the question, what exercises do I do when to be the most productive with my time and effort? I often find myself having this conversation with patients in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics and I wanted to share a framework...
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we are often asked about supplementation by our patients. The vast majority of supplements are not supported by the literature with a few exceptions. Please see our prior blogs on supplements for more information. In the realm of athletic performance, the pursuit of safe and...
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...
BOULDER, Colorado – Mend Colorado, a leading physical therapy clinic in Colorado, is excited to announce the launch of its enhanced services page. This comprehensive update showcases Mend’s continued commitment to promoting health, wellness, and rehabilitation by providing physical therapy in Boulder. With a dedication to supporting the well-being of the community, Mend Colorado offers a...
The practice is proud to offer M Powered, where patients get to work with certified trainers in a private gym setting to achieve their goals. BOULDER, Colorado – Mend Colorado, a top-tier physical therapy practice with offices in Boulder and Lafayette, is excited to remind the local community of its personalized, one-on-one personal training services,...
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...
