Dr. John Crawley

Dr. Lucas Glomb is a residency-trained, board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) at Mend Physical Therapy’s Boulder location, specializing in ACL rehabilitation, knee physical therapy, and return-to-sport rehabilitation after orthopedic injury. He works with patients across the full continuum of recovery, from the early stages after injury or surgery to advanced strength training and return to running, hiking, skiing, and competitive sports. Lucas is one of Boulder’s clinical experts in ACL physical therapy and complex knee rehabilitation.

Lucas’s interest in orthopedic and sports physical therapy grew from his own background as a collegiate football and baseball athlete. He attended St. John’s University before earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Regis University. After graduating, Lucas worked in a high-volume orthopedic and sports medicine setting where he focused on ACL rehabilitation, sports injury treatment and strength and conditioning. He later completed a year-long orthopedic physical therapy residency, developing advanced skills in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries.

With a strong foundation in orthopedic manual therapy, strength and conditioning, and evidence-based rehabilitation, Lucas takes a comprehensive approach to physical therapy. Having undergone knee surgery himself, he understands the physical and mental challenges involved in recovering from a serious injury. His approach emphasizes progressive loading, movement quality, and building confidence throughout the rehabilitation process. While he treats a wide range of conditions including low back pain, neck pain, and shoulder injuries, he particularly enjoys working with ACL injuries, knee pain, and athletes preparing to return to sport.

Lucas combines hands-on physical therapy techniques with individualized exercise programming to restore mobility, build strength, and improve movement efficiency. His treatment approach may include joint mobilization, spinal manipulation, and trigger point dry needling, paired with progressive strength training and sport-specific movement preparation. He takes a whole-body approach to rehabilitation, addressing contributing factors both near and distant from the injury to help patients achieve lasting results and reduce the risk of reinjury.

Lucas works with patients of all ages and activity levels, from individuals attending physical therapy for the first timeto competitive athletes recovering from injury. His goal is to provide clear education, personalized treatment plans, and measurable progress, empowering patients to confidently manage their recovery and return to full activity.

Outside the clinic, Lucas enjoys exploring Colorado with his wife, daughter, and their golden retriever, Sully. His interests include fly fishing, backpacking, strength training, and following college and professional football.

Education and Credentials

Doctor of Physical Therapy – Regis University

Bachelor’s Degree – St. John’s University

Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)

Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Trained

Trigger Point Dry Needling Levels 1 and 2