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Physical Therapy Improves Pain, Strength, and Function Among Patients with Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

June 5, 2018

Previous research has documented no difference in long term outcomes between Physical Therapy and surgery for patients with rotator cuff tears. Many patients with rotator cuff tears, including massive tears, do well with conservative treatment of their shoulder injuries demonstrating improvements in pain, strength, and function. Strength training makes up the foundation of conservative care...

general physical therapy

Getting By vs. Getting Better After An Injury

May 21, 2018

1 in 2 people in our country suffer from a chronic muscle, joint, or tendon injury. These injuries create pain and lost time from life, work, and sport. We can assume every one of these patients has sought out information or care on the management of these conditions. From their first google search to consultations...

Foot and Ankle Injuries

Achilles Tendon Injury Treatments

May 7, 2018

A recent clinical practice guideline was published advising clinicians and patients on the management of achilles tendon injury (tendinopathy). These guidelines are based on both the available medical research and medical opinions from experts in the field. The Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy reported the following for management of mid portion achilles tendinopathy...

Sports Performance

Improved Glut Muscle Activation Noted with TRX Lunge vs. Traditional Lunge

April 3, 2018

Performing traditional strength training movements with an added component of instability has long been know to change the recruitment of muscles. The unstable nature of the exercise enhances position sense (proprioception), balance, and joint stabilization during each repetition. Previous research recommends using stable surfaces and exercises when the goal is optimal strength and power development. ...

Sports Performance

What Is The Optimal Exercise Prescription For Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy?

March 19, 2018

After daily aerobic exercise, strength training may be the most important exercise you perform each week. Strength training has been shown to improve metabolism and mood, functional and athletic capacity, as well as, reduce your risk of injury and slow the effects of aging. Individuals should select exercises targeting large muscle groups performed over multiple...

sports injuries

Calf Muscle Weakness Lingers up to 7 Years Post Achilles Tendon Repair

February 26, 2018

Achilles tendon ruptures are most commonly seen in patients 30-40 years of age and 4-5 times more likely in males versus females. The injury is often associated with a sudden increase in force placed upon the tendon either from rapid progressions in sport activities or trauma (ex. fall from height). These injuries can also occur...

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Slosh Tubes vs. Barbell Utilization During Back Squat

February 22, 2018

The back squat is one of the most efficient and effective exercises for lower quarter strength development. This exercise can be performed with dumbbells, barbell, or a slosh tube. Slosh tubes are a recent addition to resistance training equipment made up of a PVC pipe filled up to 1/4 to 1/2 with either water or...

Sports Performance

Q and A with Boulder’s Alpine Training Center Owner and Head Coach Connie Sciolino

October 23, 2017

photo credit: thealpinetrainingcenter.com 1. What is your fitness background and how did it lead you to opening the Alpine Training Center? I have a Master’s in Exercise Science and I am a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist certified through NSCA. I think my fitness path really began as a high school athlete. I was...

Running Injuries

Top 5 Tips All Runners Should Know To Reduce Their Injury Risk

October 18, 2017

Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ accessibility, low equipment cost, and health benefits. As running popularity continues to grow, unfortunately so do the number of runners who miss a training session or competition due to injury. These runners are not alone; as research has reported up to 90%...

sports injuries

Strength Training to Reduce Injury Risk in Climbers

September 25, 2017

It is estimated up to 10 million Americans participate in either indoor or outdoor climbing activities. Research documents 4 to 5 injuries per 1000 hours of climbing participation and each climber can expect 1 to 2 injuries over a climbing career (Backe et al. 2009). These injuries can be either traumatic or overuse in nature. The...

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Physical Therapy Improves Pain, Strength, and Function Among Patients with Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

Getting By vs. Getting Better After An Injury

Achilles Tendon Injury Treatments

Improved Glut Muscle Activation Noted with TRX Lunge vs. Traditional Lunge

What Is The Optimal Exercise Prescription For Muscle Strength and Hypertrophy?

Calf Muscle Weakness Lingers up to 7 Years Post Achilles Tendon Repair

Slosh Tubes vs. Barbell Utilization During Back Squat

Q and A with Boulder’s Alpine Training Center Owner and Head Coach Connie Sciolino

Top 5 Tips All Runners Should Know To Reduce Their Injury Risk

Strength Training to Reduce Injury Risk in Climbers

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