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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
Pelvic Health pelvic health, postpartum, postpartum fitness
It is a misconception that postpartum recovery and postpartum exercise cannot begin until after your 6 week follow up with
low back pain low back pain, Physical Therapy examination
Did you know the more movies Nicolas Cage makes; the more people drown in pools? Or the worse the rating
sports injuries achilles tendinitis, achilles tendinopathy, exercise, sports injuries, tendon pain
  Tendon injuries are one of the most common sports injuries seen in our Lafayette and Boulder Physical Therapy clinics.
CrossFit, Pelvic Health, Women's Health CrossFit, incontinece, pelvic health, postpartum, running, strength training
Women who participate in high-impact activities may be at higher risk for pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) such as urinary incontinence
Women's Health pelvic health, postpartum fitness, postpartum running, women's health
35% of postpartum women that return to running report musculoskeletal pain. A new research study has looked at biomechanical and
sports injuries eccentric exercise, hamstring injury, hamstring strain, sports injuries, strength training
Hamstring injuries, strains, are one of the most common injuries in the lower extremity. These muscles cross both the hip
CrossFit CrossFit, squatting, weight training
Typical instruction for squat stance is a generic recommendation to stand shoulder width apart with your toes turned out slightly.
CrossFit CrossFit, knee injuries, weight training
Has anyone ever told you only squat to parallel and no lower because it is dangerous or bad for your