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Forefoot vs. Rear foot Strike Patterns and Biomechanics in Running

August 28, 2015

Running Mechanics Running is one of the most common forms of exercise and has grown in popularity as evidenced by the wide range of age and ability levels running in Boulder County. Unfortunately, injuries effect a significant number of athletes with up to 90% reporting a prior injury(1). The vast majority of these injuries are...

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Triathlon Injuries and Functional Movement Screen

August 26, 2015

Are you wondering when it will happen to you? Not what , but when will you feel pain or develop an injury? Can you determine your injury risk? The answer is YES! There are screening tools that allow athletes to assess their injury risk. The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) is a valid indicator of injury...

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Mend Physical Therapy and Injury Prevention in Boulder

August 24, 2015

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure-Benjamin Franklin As warmer weather returns, many of us will increase our physical activity each week in an effort to improve our health, well-being, and physical performance. A common question asked in our clinic by our patients and clients recovering from an injury is “could...

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Patellofemoral Pain (pain in front of the knee) and Physical Therapy

August 20, 2015

Patellofemoral pain (pain in the front of the knee around the kneecap) is one of the most common types of knee pain that we see at Mend. Runners and jumping athletes are particularly affected by this condition. A common treatment approach includes specific strengthening exercises of the inner portion of the quadriceps muscle (VMO =...

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Assessing Your Risk For Aerobic Exercise

August 17, 2015

The Centers for Disease Control, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and American Heart Association recommend >5 days of week of moderate or >3 days per week vigorous cardiorespiratory (aerobic) exercise per week to improve fitness and reduce risk of illness and disease(1). Specifically, this dosage of exercise has been shown to reduce all cause...

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Achilles Tendinopathy and Mend Physical Therapy Solutions

August 17, 2015

Achilles Tendon Problems Achilles tendinopathy commonly occurs in runners and jumpers, with up to 50% experiencing the condition in their lifetime(1). Not all those affected are active with 33% of individuals reporting a sedentary lifestyle(2). Individuals with this condition report pain, stiffness, and loss of function with daily and recreational activities. This condition was originally...

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