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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
Pelvic Health pelvic health
Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) are the most common gastrointestinal disorders in the general population, accounting for about 40% of GI
Sports Performance sports performance, strength training, training, triathlon
Triathlon is one of the more popular sports in Boulder with individuals training at all competitive levels and distances. Depending
Pelvic Health male pelvic health, pelvic floor, pelvic floor strengthening, pelvic health, women's health
The speciality area of physical therapy, pelvic health, has really increased in popularity and demand in the last decade and
Running Injuries running, running economy, running injuries, strength training
Strength training is an essential intervention we utilize in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice to rehabilitate all levels of running
Running Injuries gait retraining, running injuries, running injury, running mechanics
Running is one of the most common recreational and athletic activities in Boulder, CO. Despite improvements in shoes, training methods,
climbing rock climbing, shoulder pain
The best predictor of whether or not you will get an injury from rock climbing is whether or not you’ve
climbing rock climbing, Wrist Pain
Forearm stretches are one of the most commonly used self-treatment techniques among rock climbers. It would be difficult to be
CrossFit CrossFit, endurance athlete, strength training
Exercise programs have historically achieved adaptation through specificity of training. This principle of specificity has driven the exercise community to