Blog

Mend Physical Therapy Blog and Injury Information

Call Our Experts

Schedule Now

Press Release
Physical therapist-led classes in Boulder and Louisville offer a safe, inclusive space for women to build strength and vitality through
Exercise exercise, exercise prescription, hip pain, low back pain, strengthening
By: Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS If you’ve been doing all the right glute focused exercises but still feel like
shoulder pain injection, rotator cuff tear, shoulder pain
Dr. Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders that we see at
baseball
By: Dr. Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS When the baseball season ends, many athletes shift their focus away from structured
Exercise exercise, exercise prescription, repetitions in reserve, strength training
Strength training is an essential part of any exercise program.  In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics
Pelvic Health labor and delivery, pregnancy
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Working with individuals during pregnancy, we’re often asked, “What is the best position to
Women's Health exercise, pregnancy, strength training, women's health
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS For years, the absence of robust research led to a cautious approach toward heavy
strengthening aging, nutrition, protein, sarcopenia, strength training
Older adults are at high risk of sacropenia or the loss of muscle mass due to aging.  Sacropenia can be
Sports Performance basketball, football, injury risk, soccer, sports performance, strength training
By: Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS We’re often asked whether strength training is safe for kids and adolescents. The short
CrossFit CrossFit, exercise, mobility
By: Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS Increasing the ability to move through a full range of motion in the thoracic
Yoga exercise, shoulder pain, yoga
Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose) is a foundational yoga posture found frequently during many yoga classes. However, many practitioners experience
Uncategorized core stability, female athlete, pelvic floor, pelvic health, squat
Whether you’re cycling through deadlifts in a WOD or chasing PRs with heavy back squats, one of the most overlooked
Women's Health breastfeeding, post-partum, postpartum, sports performance, women's health
As pelvic health physical therapists, we often work with athletes who are navigating the unique challenges of balancing their athletic
CrossFit CrossFit, exercise prescription, pelvic health, urinary incontinence
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS The Ironic Reality of Injury As a physical therapist, I help people move better,
Women's Health pelvic health, post-partum, postpartum, women's pelvic health
Congratulations on the birth of your little one! While welcoming your baby into the world is an exciting and joyful
shoulder pain exercise, impingement, injection, manual therapy, rotator cuff tear, shoulder pain, tendinopathy, tendon pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek care from their primary care physician and Physical Therapist. 
Press Release
The updated page provides expert insights, diagnosis techniques, and evidence-based treatments for common shoulder conditions.  BOULDER, Colorado - Mend Colorado,
Exercise cancer, disease risk, exercise, heart disease, obesity
Exercise remains one of healthcare's most powerful interventions for improving a participant's mental, emotional, and physical health.  Research also supports
firefighting firefighting, foot and ankle, knee injuries, low back pain, shoulder injuries
By: Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS Firefighting is one of the most physically demanding professions, requiring strength, endurance, and agility
CrossFit CrossFit, exercise, sports injuries
By: Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS I have been a recreational and competitive CrossFit athlete for 5 years now. One
Physical Therapy jaw pain, TMJ
By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain is a common and often debilitating condition that affects the
Pelvic Health Lochia, postpartum, pregnancy, women's pelvic health
By: Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, PRPC Introduction The postpartum period is an exciting time for new mothers, but it can