By: Robert Adams, PT, DPT, OCS In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices we often treat patients looking to improve pain and performance in their yoga practice. “Yoga Butt” is a common issue in yoga where one experiences pain with forward folds and hamstring stretches. This condition is also known as a...
By: Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC As a Boulder and Lafayette based Physical Therapist, I often work with runners who experience stress urinary incontinence (SUI)—the involuntary leakage of urine during high-impact activities like running. While this can be frustrating, the good news is that pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) can help manage and even eliminate...
By: Dr. Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS When it comes to fitness, variety isn’t just the spice of life—it’s the key to progress. Our bodies are incredibly efficient at adapting to the stresses we place on them, and that’s a good thing! But it also means that over time, familiar exercises can stop delivering...
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS In the world of fitness and health, one often-overlooked measure of vitality is grip strength. While it might not seem like the most glamorous indicator, research shows that grip strength is a powerful predictor of overall health, particularly cardiovascular health and frailty. This is especially significant for women, including...
As we age many factors limit our ability to move as quickly as we used to including disease processes, medications, neurological changes, balance impairments, and importantly weakness. Age related weakness is a major contributor to falls, less independent living, and lower quality of life in older adults. Age related muscle loss begins for most adults...
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears are a common cause of hip pain. Commonly symptoms are felt along the front of the hip or groin and can be sharp in nature. Researchers have found both FAI and labral tears in patients without symptoms or a loss in function. The reasons for this disconnect between pathology...
Our brains can be our best or worst training partner. In our previous blogs we have written about how our brains stop our workouts or sets short to conserve energy. As part of our nervous system, our brains are actively involved in building strength with exercise. In fact, in the first 6 weeks of training...
Studies have found that training at higher intensities can be more beneficial for bone health and gaining strength than working at lower intensities (Watson et al. 2017; Refalo et al. 2021). But what about the difference between being supervised by a trained professional, like a physical therapist, and unsupervised with self-selected intensities? A study by...
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports, especially among recreational athletes. While it’s a great way to stay active, the quick movements and changes in direction can lead to injuries, particularly if certain muscle groups aren’t strong enough to handle the physical demands. In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we often...
Studies show that individuals can build strength and muscle mass with similar training protocols. A recent review examined the difference between the two and found that training at higher intensities with heavier weights (greater than 60% of a 1 repetition maximum) can be more effective at building strength, while muscle mass can be built with...
