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Evidence Does Not Support Utilization Of Surgery Over Physical Therapy For Most Musculoskeletal Conditions
Physical Therapy
achilles tendinopathy
,
ACL
,
carpal tunnel syndrome
,
elbow pain
,
heel pain
,
hip impingement
,
knee arthritis
,
low back pain
,
meniscal tear
,
neck and arm pain
The vast majority of musculoskeletal conditions and diagnoses are not life threatening or time sensitive and allow for conservative treatments,
Utilize Shoulder Strengthening to Decrease Elbow Pain for Rock Climbers
climbing
elbow pain
,
rock climbing
,
Rock Climbing Elbow Pain
Make sure you’re incorporating shoulder strengthening into your elbow rehabilitation!The elbow is one of the most common sites for pain
Climbers with Knee Pain Should Receive Manual Physical Therapy to Improve Hip Strength
climbing
knee pain
,
rock climbing
,
Rock Climbing Knee Pain
During the rehabilitation of rock climbers, many respond favorably to manual therapy techniques such as dry needling and joint mobilizations.Physical
Attention Climbers: Scapular Dyskinesis Not Found To Be A Risk Factor For Future Injury
climbing
rock climbing
,
Rock Climbing Shoulder Pain
,
shoulder pain
Rock climbing requires extensive strength of the shoulder and scapular stabilizer muscles. Having good strength to these muscles not only
Roam Rolling for Rock Climbers: For Warm Up or Recovery?
climbing
foam rolling
,
rock climbing
Self soft tissue mobilization using a foam roller or other device (stick, ball, etc) is a popular adjunct to training
Low Back Tightness or Pain from Overhead Presses?
CrossFit
CrossFit
,
overhead athletes
,
weight training
When you see a CrossFit, weight training, or gym workout posted with overhead press, push press or jerks, and your
Improving Rate Of Force Development For Sports Performance And Injury Prevention
Sports Performance
plyometrics
,
rate of force development
,
speed
,
strength training
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we commonly address areas of weakness in a patient or client’s body that is
Large full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears Which Remain Symptomatic Are Most Likely To Progress Without Surgery
shoulder pain
physical therapy
,
rotator cuff tear
,
surgery
Physical Therapy has been shown to be equally effective to surgery for some types of rotator cuff tears up to
Early Physical Therapy After Rotator Cuff Repair Is Associated With Improved Mobility And Outcomes
shoulder pain
rotator cuff tear
,
shoulder pain
,
surgery
Rotator cuff repair is a common surgical procedures for middle to older age adults who reports shoulder pain and significant
Early Physical Therapy For Low Back Pain Associated With Improved Outcomes And Lower Cost
low back pain
direct access
,
health care costs
,
low back pain
,
spinal manipulation
Low back pain is a common problem and one of the most common areas we treat in our Boulder Physical
Lowest Early Death And Cancer Risk Associated With Vigorous Exercise And High Quality Diet
Exercise
disease risk
,
exercise
,
nutrition
It is not uncommon to have athletes present to our Boulder Physical Therapy practice who exceed the national guidelines on
What are the best subscapularis exercises for rock climbers?
climbing
rock climbing
,
Rock Climbing Shoulder Pain
,
rotator cuff tear
The subscapularis is the largest and strongest of the rotator cuff muscles. Its primary function is shoulder internal rotation and
How Important are my Image Findings for Low Back Pain?
low back pain
diagnostic imaging
,
low back pain
Is a picture worth 1000 words?When having low back pain, you may undergo an MRI or CT scan. As our
How to keep playing tennis and pickleball with knee arthritis
Racquet Sports
Racquet Sports
,
tennis
Knee arthritis remains one of the most common diagnoses in middle to older adults playing tennis and pickleball. Patients commonly
How do I improve my shoulder stability in the overhead squat?
CrossFit
CrossFit
,
squatting
The overhead squat is challenging, to put it lightly. It requires both strength and mobility in abundance. It is essential
Dumbbells for Cardio? Absolutely!
CrossFit
cardiovascular disease
,
CrossFit
,
strength training
Dumbbells have long been viewed as a tool for traditional body building style exercise for muscle growth and strength training.
Weekly Mobility Mend
Uncategorized
CrossFit
CrossFit specific warm up and maintenance exercises created by the Doctors of Physical Therapy at Mend.Every week you get a
How Long Should My First Postpartum Run Be? A Template
Pelvic Health
pelvic health
,
postpartum
,
postpartum fitness
,
postpartum running
,
running
Ready to run after having a baby but need a better plan on how much and how to progress your
Importance Of Core Strength For Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance
Sports Performance
core exercise
,
sports performance
,
strength training
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we often train the foundation of the body prior to moving to distal extremities.
How To Determine If Your Arm or Leg Pain Is Coming From Your Spine?
Physical Therapy Exam
back and leg pain
,
neck and arm pain
,
Physical Therapy examination
,
subjective history
Patients presenting to our Boulder Physical Therapy clinic often present with arm or leg symptoms including pain, numbness, and pins
Improving Weight Loss And Appetite With Exercise Intensity
Exercise
aerobic exercise
,
exercise
,
obesity
,
weight loss
Many exercisers report weight control or weight loss as one of their main goals for performing a weekly exercise program.
What Is Tennis Elbow And How Do We Treat It?
Tennis
dry needling
,
tennis
,
tennis elbow
,
treatment
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylalgia is the most common reason for elbow pain and 2nd most common overuse
The Best Exercises For Knee Pain In Tennis Players
Tennis
exercise
,
knee pain
,
rehabilitation
,
tennis
Patellar tendinopathy also known as “jumper’s knee” is one of the most common chronic knee injuries found in tennis and
Rotator Cuff Strengthening for Tennis Players
Racquet Sports
Racquet Sports
,
shoulder pain
,
tennis
The rotator cuff is an essential group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder during overhead movements such as the tennis
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