The practice is proud to offer M Powered, where patients get to work with certified trainers in a private gym setting to achieve their goals. BOULDER, Colorado – Mend Colorado, a top-tier physical therapy practice with offices in Boulder and Lafayette, is excited to remind the local community of its personalized, one-on-one personal training services,...
Over 350,000 total hip replacements are performed in our country each year. Most commonly these surgeries are performed to improve pain and function in end stage hip osteoarthritis. In prior decades, a posterior or backside approach was common in the replacement. In comparison, an anterior or frontside approach to the hip is more common in...
A recent question we received in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices was in regards to nutrition. Are there foods, diets, and supplements that could accelerate their recoveries if used concurrently with Physical Therapy interventions. An area of emerging research is on the relationship of high blood sugar levels, inflammation, cell damage,...
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...
Strength training is an essential component of any skier’s fitness regimen and one of our key interventions we prescribe in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics. Skiing demands high levels of muscular strength, endurance, and balance, particularly in the lower body. Strengthening the core and leg muscles helps skiers maintain proper form,...
Hamstring pain during cycling is a common symptom we frequently encounter and treat at our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy Clinics. Many cyclists associate this discomfort with a proximal hamstring problem due to pain felt near the sit bone while on the saddle. In our clinics, we’ve observed a correlation between this pain...
One of the top reasons participants start an exercise program is weight loss. This goal is achievable with exercise but is much harder to accomplish compared to improved mobility, strength, or balance. The difficulty of losing weight with exercise is also one of the leading reasons people quit their exercise programs after an initial 4-6...
Check out the practice’s recently revamped webpage on its small group fitness classes to learn how they can contribute to your personalized health and wellness. BOULDER, Colorado, September 09, 2024 – Mend Colorado, a leading physical therapy practice with offices in Boulder and Lafayette, is excited to unveil the updated webpage on its science-backed group...
Endometriosis is a challenging and often debilitating condition where endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, leading to severe pelvic pain and discomfort. People suffering from endometriosis often face not just physical pain but also emotional and psychological stress. While traditional treatments focus on hormonal therapies and surgery, a growing body of research suggests that physical...
Most psychology 101 courses cover the interesting question of nature vs. nurture. In short, how many of our current traits and abilities were we born with vs. influenced by the environment we were raised in by our families. This question is extremely difficult to answer with 100% certainty especially in the world of health and...