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Pelvic Health female athlete, pelvic health, urinary incontinence, women's health
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Athletes practice "just in case" (JIC) peeing before workouts to avoid bathroom breaks during
Return To Sport ACL injury, exercise, return to sport
By Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS At our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy offices, return to sport training
Bone Health exercise, exercise prescription, strength training
Studies have found that training at higher intensities can be more beneficial for bone health and gaining strength than working
Pelvic Health pelvic health, post-partum, sexual health
Meet Sarah, a new mom grappling with the challenges of her evolving sex life. Like many new parents, she finds
sports injuries muscle strain, sports injury, tendinopathy, tendon injury, treatment
Muscle strains and tendinopathies are common injuries we treat in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics. Common
Racquet Sports balance, falls, pickleball, strength training
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports, especially among recreational athletes. While it’s a great way to stay active, the
Bone Health bone density, exercise, osteoporosis, yoga
A common question we receive in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices is in regards to the
Press Release
The practice is proud to offer M Powered, where patients get to work with certified trainers in a private gym
Hip Injuries hip osteoarthrtis, surgery, total hip replacement
Over 350,000 total hip replacements are performed in our country each year.  Most commonly these surgeries are performed to improve
Physical Therapy, Uncategorized diet, disease risk, nutrition
A recent question we received in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices was in regards to nutrition. 
Exercise exercise, exercise prescription, hypertrophy, strength
Studies show that individuals can build strength and muscle mass with similar training protocols. A recent review examined the difference
skiing injury exercise, injury prevention, skiing, strength training
Strength training is an essential component of any skier's fitness regimen and one of our key interventions we prescribe in
cycling
Hamstring pain during cycling is a common symptom we frequently encounter and treat at our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette
Exercise aerobic exercise, exercise, exercise prescription, obesity, strength training, weight loss
One of the top reasons participants start an exercise program is weight loss.  This goal is achievable with exercise but
Press Release
Check out the practice’s recently revamped webpage on its small group fitness classes to learn how they can contribute to
Pelvic Health endometr, pelvic health, pelvic pain, sexual health
Endometriosis is a challenging and often debilitating condition where endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, leading to severe pelvic pain
Exercise exercise, exercise prescription, objective performance testing, training
Most psychology 101 courses cover the interesting question of nature vs. nurture.  In short, how many of our current traits
Back Injuries core strengthening, low back pain, pelvic floor strengthening, pelvic health, post-partum
Low back pain is the most common condition seen by primary care physicians and Physical Therapists.  Although prevalent, low back
Uncategorized bone density, exercise, osteoporosis, strength training
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we utilize the latest research findings to help patients achieve
Uncategorized aerobic exercise, disease risk, exercise, high intensity interval training
Aerobic exercise should be the foundation of your weekly exercise program performed most days of the week.  Significant mental, emotional,
Uncategorized exercise, low back pain, strength training
Low back pain is one of the most common conditions we see in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical
Uncategorized cycling
Saddle sores are a common issue for cyclists at our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics.  These occur
cycling AC sprains, cycling, shoulder injury, shoulder pain
An acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain, common among cyclists after a fall, occurs when the ligaments connecting the collarbone to the
Knee Injuries exercise, foot, knee pain, patellofemoral pain, strength training
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy Clinics we are focused on identifying both the pain generator and