McDonald’s remains one of our country’s top franchises with over 14,000 locations across the United States. Ray Kroc’s quote about not being in the hamburger business but instead real estate comes to mind as you review the numbers. Franchises are based on successful operational systems where new owners hope to achieve similar results despite new...
One of things I love most about Colorado is the ability to get outside anytime of year and participate in all the outdoor activities our great state has to offer. Especially in stressful times like today each of us needs the steam release valve only exercise can provide. The mental and emotional health benefits of...
One of the silver linings of the COVID 19 pandemic has been Americans increased attention to hygiene. In particular, their efforts to wash or sanitize their hands more thoroughly and frequently throughout the day. The history of hand washing is initially attributed to a 19th century Hungarian physician named Ignaz Semmelweis. Semmelweis was initially troubled...
Physical Therapy 101 requires the utilization of an assistive device (crutches, cane) for any patient who cannot walk without a noticeable limp or deviation in their gait. These interventions are designed to improve a patient’s pain, safety, energy expenditure, and most importantly participation in the activities they enjoy. In our Boulder orthopedic and sports medicine...
Testosterone is an important sex hormone in the body primarily secreted by the gonadal organs. It is an essential hormone for fat free or muscle mass, bone density, energy levels, libido, and even red blood cell production. Similar to many body systems, testosterone production begins to decline around age 30 with the rate of decline...
Exercise is a common consideration each day for most adults, but immediate and long term life, work, and family barriers routinely block our best intentions. Despite its’ well established benefits, only 1 in 5 Americans meet our national guidelines on exercise each week. Those who do meet these guidelines each week have made exercise a...
I first joined the APTA as a student when a Physical Therapy professor required us to show our student APTA membership card before we could return to class. At the time I had only a vague idea of what the APTA did for myself and the profession, but over the years I have come to...
How can you give me a proper diagnosis without feeling my muscles or joints? Most physical therapists will tell you: “I am highly confident of my diagnosis after the question and answer portion of the visit.” And it’s not just blind confidence. Research studies have examined this concept and found that 83% of diagnoses are...
What you can expect during your Physical Therapy telehealth visit For many of us, telehealth is a whole new world with lots of unknowns. We want to make the process as easy and effective as possible to make sure you get the most out of your appointment. Here are the most frequent questions we get...
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine is changing the way healthcare is delivered. Most healthcare companies, including physical therapists, have moved online in an effort to maintain social distancing guidelines. But with change comes the fear of the unknown. How will physical therapy work if not done in person? Is it as effective? Is it...