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3 Things You Should Know About the SI (Sacroiliac) Joint If You Think It Is The Cause Of Your Pain
Back Injuries
low back pain
,
SI dysfunction
,
SI pain
,
SI testing
,
spinal manipulation
In our Boulder County physical therapy practice, we are observing a resurgence of the use of clinical tests by some
Understanding and Overcoming Runner's Hamstring Injuries
Running Injury
hamstring injury
,
hamstring syndrome
,
hamstring tendinopathy
,
running injuries
Runners are no strangers to overuse injuries, often stemming from repetitive microtrauma in the lower quarter. One less common but
How Do I Start A Plyometric Program?
Exercise
exercise
,
exercise prescription
,
plyometrics
,
power
,
sports performance
Plyometrics have been utilized in late stage Physical Therapy and strength and conditioning programs for decades. These jumping and bounding
Why Choose Out-of-Network Physical Therapy?
Out-of-network
out of network
,
physical therapy
Mend was founded on the pillars of delivering the highest quality care, one-on-one treatments with doctors of physical therapy, and
CrossFit Has Positive Effects on Mental Health
CrossFit
CrossFit
,
mental health
Exercise has been shown to have substantial benefits for many aspects of mental health. A study by Murawska-Cialowicz et al
What Are The Best Treatments For Low Back Pain?
low back pain
dry needling
,
exercise
,
low back pain
,
spinal manipulation
Low back pain remains one of the most common symptoms seen by both physicians and Physical Therapists. Physical Therapy remains
Pelvic Physical Therapy Can Improve Fertility
Pelvic Health
fertility
,
pelvic floor
,
pelvic health
In the United States, about 13% of women aged 15-49 year old will experience infertility. Infertility is described as the
Greater Muscle Mass In Middle Age Reduces Risk For Future Cardiovascular Disease
Exercise
cardiovascular disease
,
exercise
,
heart disease
,
strength tra
Resistance training remains a foundational intervention for all of our patients at our Boulder Physical Therapy practice. Previous research has
What Is The Best Exercise Type For Diabetes?
Exercise
aerobic exercise
,
diabetes
,
disease risk
,
exercise
,
strength training
Diabetes, commonly broken down into type I and type II based on the body’s ability to properly utilize insulin, affects
How Does Exercise Reduce Pain?
Exercise
exercise
,
isometrics
,
pain
,
resistance training
Exercise continues to be shown as one of most effective interventions at reducing pain from injury, surgery, and disease. This
Using Repetitions In Reserve To Improve Your Strength Training Workouts
Exercise
exercise
,
exercise prescription
,
repetitions in reserve
,
strength training
Strength training remains an essential component of your weekly exercise sessions. Getting the most out of these workouts
Exercises to Restore Pelvic Floor Function After COVID-19
Pelvic Health
breathing
,
covid-19
,
pelvic floor
,
pelvic health
,
sexual health
As more research about the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is developed, it is important to consider the effects of the disease
Planning Your Workout To Optimize Your Menstrual Cycle And Fertility
Pelvic Health
bone health
,
exercise
,
fertility
,
menstrual cycle
,
pelvic health
Women’s hormones and cycles are very sensitive and very complex to understand. Many high intensity or endurance athletes (but not
Improving Constipation With Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Treatments?
Pelvic Health
bowel health
,
constipation
,
incontinence
,
pelvic health
The scope of pelvic health physical therapy is wider than you may think. Pelvic physical therapy can help address a
Dry Needling For The Pelvic Floor
Pelvic Health
dry needling
,
pelvic floor
,
pelvic pain
,
treatment
Dry needling is a common physical therapy treatment intervention in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice for patients with musculoskeletal pain.
How Soon Should I See A Pelvic Health Physical Therapist After Giving Birth?
Pelvic Health
pelvic health
,
Physical Therapy examination
,
postpartum
,
pregnancy
In the United States, a standard medical event like a knee replacement warrants 1-2 nights in a hospital and a
How Do I Know I'm Ready? Return to Running Postpartum Self-Guided Assessment.
Pelvic Health
pelvic health
,
postpartum
,
running
,
running injury
Return to running is recommended beginning 3-6 months postpartum. This is due to tissue healing time frames for the pelvic
CrossFit Does Not Cause Injuries, Ego Does
Exercise
CrossFit
,
exercise
,
injury
,
sports injuries
CrossFit gets a bad reputation for having high rates of injury. I have heard many Physical Therapists and Orthopedic Surgeons
Why CrossFitters Should Be Seen By A Physical Therapist Who Does CrossFit
Exercise
CrossFit
,
exercise
,
sports injuries
,
surgery
CrossFit has often been described as a cult, and that is not entirely inaccurate. A cult is a social group
Why You Should Wait on Kipping Pull Ups
Exercise
CrossFit
,
exercise
,
kipping pull up
,
strength training
CrossFit is well known for utilizing momentum driven variations of gymnastics movements in workouts commonly referred to as “kipping”. Kipping
5 Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises Better Than a Kegel
Female Athlete
,
Pelvic Health
,
Women's Health
incontinece
,
pelvic floor strengthening
,
pelvic health
,
postpartum
With any pelvic floor dysfunction, there is so much more to look into aside from simply the pelvic floor. The
Can Physical Therapy Help Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)?
Pelvic Health
pelvic floor
,
pelvic floor strengthening
,
pelvic health
,
urinary tract infections (UTI)
Disclaimer: Acute and active UTI’s should be evaluated and treated by a physician. Physical therapy as treatment of UTI’s should
Shoulder I Stretch My Pectoralis Minor Muscle to Fix My Posture for Rock Climbing?
climbing
rock climbing
,
shoulder pain
,
sports injuries
The pectoralis minor muscle is situated on the front of the chest and attaches the scapula to the rib cage.
Shoulder Stability Assessment for Rock Climbers
climbing
rock climbing
,
shoulder pain
,
shoulder strength
Shoulder strength and stability is crucial in rock climbing for both performance and injury prevention. There are many different ways
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