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climbing rock climbing, Rock Climbing Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common problem among rock climbers. It affects 2/3 of adults and is one of the top
climbing rock climbing, strength training
Did you know that having a climbing injury makes you 6 times more likely to have a future climbing injury
climbing Climbing Finger Pain, rock climbing, shoulder pain
“Chicken-winging” is a movement that every climber experiences. It is defined as a pattern of movement where the elbows raise
sports injuries football, quadriceps strain, soccer, sports injuries
Quadriceps strains are a common sports injury occurring in activities demanding kicking, cutting, sprinting, and deceleration movements. In our Boulder
Exercise core exercise, exercise, exercise prescription, low back pain
The core is a collective group of spinal musculature critical for range of motion of the spine, stabilization of our
Pelvic Health pelvic health, pelvic pain, strengthening, stretching
If you deal with pelvic floor tension, you or a physical therapist has likely discovered tight adductors as well. Due
Return To Sport knee pain, sports injuries
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, it is likely you have experienced knee pain at some point. Knee pain is
climbing return to sport, rock climbing
Returning to rock climbing after an injury or an extended break from the sport can be challenging. Many climbers do
Exercise exercise, knee arthritis, knee pain, opioids
Knee arthritis is a common diagnosis affecting both sedentary and active middle to older age adults. Patients presenting to our
sports injuries achilles tendon injury, achilles tendon rupture, sports injury
Achilles tendon ruptures are uncommon and occur in approximately 5-10 people out of 10,000. Authors report this injury is most
Foot and Ankle Injuries foot pain, plantar fasciitis
Pes planus, otherwise known as flatfoot, is a common condition experienced by many individuals that is often associated with plantar
Pelvic Health pelvic health, pelvic pain, pregnancy, pubic symphysis dysfunction
Pubic symphysis pain, commonly known as symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), affects around 30% of pregnant individuals. SPD manifests with symptoms
Pelvic Health breathing, pelvic floor strengthening, pelvic health
Breathing has become an industry in this country. Books, apps, and countless health articles revolve around the various styles of
Exercise eccentric exercise, exercise, mobility, stretching
  Time is one of the finite resources in life and is reported as the main barrier by individuals who
climbing rock climbing, rotator cuff tear, shoulder pain
The rotator cuff is an essential group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder during climbing movements. These muscles are commonly
headaches cervicogenic headache, headaches, spinal manipulation, thoracic manipulation
Headaches can be driven by a variety of sources and often are multifactorial in nature. Common headache types treated by
climbing rock climbing, scapular dyskinesis, shoulder pain
The trapezius is a large muscle that extends from the base of the skull, down to the T12 vertebra, and
low back pain inflammation, low back pain
Strains and irritation to the low back can be very common but extremely frustrating when lasting longer than a few
Pelvic Health incontinece, overactive bladder, pelvic health
The brain, bladder, and pelvic floor are a system that need to work in harmony together. An issue with any
CrossFit CrossFit, foam rolling
Every athlete has heard it over and over from their coaches throughout the years: you need to stretch after practice/training,
Return To Sport ACL, athletes, knee injuries, plyometrics
Chances are high that if you suffered an ACL injury you are an active individual and nothing is more challenging
Pelvic Health exercise during pregnancy, pelvic health, pregnancy, prenatal exercise
Fewer than 15% of pregnant women get the recommended 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week. There is a
Pelvic Health pelvic health, sexual health
One of the most frequently asked questions we get as pelvic floor specialists from our female patients is “is it
cycling cycling, emotional health, mental health, sports performance
In Boulder, cycling up canyons is part of lifestyle for many in our community and Boulder Physical Therapy clinic. These