By: John Crawley, PT, DPT, OCS Low back pain known as lumbar radiculopathy or more commonly as sciatica can be a debilitating condition. The condition is marked by severe pain that can present from the low back to the foot. The pain can be intermittent to unrelenting. Characteristics of this type of pain are the...
By: Rani Helvey-Byers, PT, DPT, OCS The Truth About Midlife Strength: It’s About Health, Not Vanity As we enter our 40s and 50s, our bodies begin to change — sometimes dramatically. Muscle mass decreases, metabolism slows, bone density decreases, and aches and pains become more noticeable. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause only accelerate these...
Hip osteo arthritis (OA) is a common condition with authors reporting up to a 20% prevalence among adults in the U.S. Hip OA remains the most common cause of hip pain in middle to older aged adults often felt in the front of the hip or groin. This condition often leads to pain and loss...
Sciatica is an umbrella term used to describe leg symptoms, such as pain, numbness, or tingling, caused by spinal conditions. Irritation or entrapment of the spinal nerves as they exit the spinal canal can lead to severe symptoms and disability. The majority of these cases can be treated conservatively including Physical Therapy and possible spinal...
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer related death women with over 600K deaths attributed to this form of cancer worldwide. National and international guidelines continue to support the utilization of exercise as part of a multimodal treatment plan for patients with this form of cancer. Exercise has a significant impact on metabolic and...
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm abnormality diagnosed by physicians. A multi modal treatment plan, including medications, procedures, and exercise, is often indicated to help control the progression of the arrhythmia and improve an individual’s quality of life. Patients cleared by their physician to begin or continue an exercise program often report significant...
Running injuries are very common among amateur and professional runners. Up to 90% of all runners report an injury limiting their training or competition. In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics the vast majority of running injuries are overuse in nature and are often precipitated by muscle imbalances and training errors. The...
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Ever feel your chest collapsing forward in the bottom of a front squat? I put together a quick self-exam so you can test your ankles, hips, thoracic spine, wrists, elbows, and shoulders to find what’s holding you back. Even better, I’ve added simple treatment ideas for each area so...
By: Ian Nay, PT, DPT, OCS If you suffer from frequent headaches, you’re not alone. Millions of people experience tension headaches, migraines, or cervicogenic headaches (those that originate from neck problems). While many reach for over-the-counter painkillers for temporary relief, few realize that physical therapy can offer a lasting, drug-free solution. Here’s how working with...
Running is one of the most popular activities and forms of exercise in Boulder County. In our Boulder and Lafayette Colorado Physical Therapy clinics we work with injured runners each day. Research shows up to 90% of all runners will have an injury that prevents them from training or competing at their preferred level. The...