One of our best measures of an individual’s fitness and overall physical health is the VO2 max. This measurement allows us to determine the body’s ability to bring in and utilize oxygen during activity. In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we often use heart rate or ratings of perceived exertion to...
As a country we have become more sedentary due to technological advances at work. Allowing employees to sit and work from a computer work station for most of their day without requiring much standing, walking, or physical activity in the workplace. Medical evidence continues to identify uninterrupted, long duration sitting is the most hazardous of...
A recent article published in February 2024 explores the correlation between urinary incontinence and the need for total hip and knee arthroplasty surgeries. The study, conducted by Jacob S. Budin and colleagues, investigates whether urinary incontinence acts as an independent risk factor for these surgeries. The researchers analyzed data from patients who underwent arthroplasty procedures...
Headaches are one of the most common reasons patients seek care by a Physical Therapist. In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices we have found optimal outcomes and fewer visits for treating many headaches types including cervicogenic headaches. These headaches are driven from the neck (cervical spine) and cause pain referral to...
Time continues to be the most common barrier to participants beginning or continuing an exercise program. As adults look to balance work, family, and outside commitments exercise is often cut out of a weekly schedule. If their weeks are limited some participants, the weekend warriors, try to achieve their fitness goals through two longer or...
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we commonly see patients with back pain that have not improved with other Physical Therapy clinics. Our Physical Therapists focus on the utilization of high level exercise, manual therapy, including spinal manipulation, and dry needling for the treatment of both acute and chronic low back...
Spinal manipulation may be one of the oldest forms of treatment in medicine dating at least back to Hippocrates. This intervention is most commonly performed by Physical Therapists, physicians, and chiropractors. In our Boulder and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics our Physical Therapists have advanced training in the utilization of manipulation for both the spine and...
The physical therapy practice is dedicated to helping cyclists combat both acute and chronic knee pain so they can ride stronger for longer. BOULDER, Colorado – Mend Colorado, a physical therapy clinic that sees patients in Boulder and Lafayette, proudly announces the launch of its latest resource. This one addresses a common concern among...
The physical therapy practice has several headache specialists on staff, and the new web page explains how they treat the underlying causes of various kinds of headaches. BOULDER, Colorado – Mend Colorado, a premier physical therapy practice, is proud to announce the launch of its newest web page. This one is dedicated to headache treatments...
Colorado’s premier practice aims to empower rock climbers with the knowledge to heal from rock climbing injuries faster and prevent similar issues in the future. BOULDER, Colorado – The thrill of scaling a challenging rock face is undeniable, but the sport can also leave its mark on the body in the form of various injuries....