Jeff Ryg, Author at Mend Colorado

Exercise Has Equivalent Effects On Pain And Function Compared To Anti Inflammatories For Hip And Knee Arthritis

January 4, 2023

Hip and knee osteoarthritis are some of the most common orthopedic conditions affecting middle to older aged adults. in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy offices we successfully treat these conditions with a combination of education, manual therapy, and exercise. Research has shown exercise remains one of the most effective interventions for patients...

Exercise

What Exercises Should I Perform And When?

January 4, 2023

If you’ve been to physical therapy you may have asked yourself the question, what exercises do I do when to be the most productive with my time and effort? I often find myself having this conversation with patients in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics and I wanted to share a framework...

general physical therapy

Strength Training Associated With Reduced Risk Of Death From Cardiac and Cancer Causes

December 23, 2022

Strength training is an essential part of treatments at our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices. All patients regardless of injury, diagnosis, or ability level will perform a form of strength training to improve their performance or ability to perform the activities they enjoy. This valuable form of exercise continues to be studied...

injection

No Difference Found Between PRP Injection And Control Groups For Patients With Tendinopathy

December 15, 2022

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections have increased dramatically in recent years for the treatment of orthopedic conditions. PRP injections aim to improve the cellular and biochemical environment of the injected tissue. Current injection utilization has far out paced the research supporting their clinical use in patients. Current randomized, controlled data on the benefits of PRP...

Exercise

Brief Bouts Of Vigorous Exercise During Daily Activities Are Associated With Reduced Risk Of Death

December 10, 2022

Vigorous exercise has significant health benefits above and beyond the benefits seen with moderate level exercise. The U.S. surgeon general recommends adults complete between 150-300 minutes of moderate exercise or 75-150 minutes of vigorous exercise each week. While many of our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy patients reach these levels, the vast majority...

Running Injury

How Does Ankle Mobility Influence My Running Mechanics?

November 28, 2022

A number of studies have shown a relationship between ankle mobility and lower quarter injuries. In our Boulder and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we often identify these impairments during our Physical Therapy examination. A loss of mobility in one area of the body can lead to overuse of an adjacent area. Examples include a loss...

Knee Injuries

No Difference Between Physical Therapy And Surgery For Knee Meniscal Tears During 5 Year Follow Up

November 16, 2022

Knee meniscal tears are a common source of knee pain for patients in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics. They can be categorized in two broad categories including acute or traumatic tears and degenerative, often referred to as non traumatic or age related, tears. Research into the best treatments for this latter...

sports injuries

Improving Knee Pain In Jumping Athletes

November 11, 2022

The knee is subjected to the biomechanics of the adjacent hip and ankle due to its’ location between two long bones lower extremity. These long levers can contribute significantly to a patient’s knee symptoms. In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy offices we commonly evaluate and treat the adjacent joints in the lower...

sports injuries

Which ACL Graft Should I Choose After ACL Injury?

November 10, 2022

ACL injuries are one of the most common sports injuries with estimates ranging from 100-200K tears per year. Female athletes are at significantly greater risk for ACL tears and have a 6-8 x greater risk of injury compared to their male peers in the same sport. After an ACL injury, each athlete should meet with...

Exercise

Exercise Has Equivalent Effects To Anti Depressants For Non Severe Depression

November 6, 2022

Depression is one of the most common causes of disability in the world. Authors estimate 1 in 5 individuals will experience a form of depression, varying in severity, in their lifetimes. Depression remains a serious condition and individuals affected with this condition are strongly encouraged to work with a mental health professional for evaluation and...

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Exercise Has Equivalent Effects On Pain And Function Compared To Anti Inflammatories For Hip And Knee Arthritis

What Exercises Should I Perform And When?

Strength Training Associated With Reduced Risk Of Death From Cardiac and Cancer Causes

No Difference Found Between PRP Injection And Control Groups For Patients With Tendinopathy

Brief Bouts Of Vigorous Exercise During Daily Activities Are Associated With Reduced Risk Of Death

How Does Ankle Mobility Influence My Running Mechanics?

No Difference Between Physical Therapy And Surgery For Knee Meniscal Tears During 5 Year Follow Up

Improving Knee Pain In Jumping Athletes

Which ACL Graft Should I Choose After ACL Injury?

Exercise Has Equivalent Effects To Anti Depressants For Non Severe Depression

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