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Physical Therapy For Pelvic Girdle Pain During Pregnancy
Women's Health
pelvic health
,
pelvic pain
,
pregnancy
,
pubic symphysis dysfunction
,
women's health
Diagnosis:Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is musculoskeletal pain that occurs at either SI joint, the pubic bone, the groin, or some
Should I Choose Physical Therapy or Surgery for Hip Impingement?
Hip Injuries
FAI
,
hip impingement
,
hip pain
,
hip surgery
The rates of surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (aka: FAI, hip impingement) have skyrocketed in recent years. Recent studies have shown
Foot Strengthening Reduces Running Injury Risk By 50%
Running Injuries
running
,
running injury
,
strength training
Most running related injuries are overuse in nature and reflect the athlete’s decision to do too much too soon or
No Differences Found Between Manipulation Under Anesthesia And Physical Therapy For Frozen Shoulder
Arm Injuries
frozen shoulder
,
manipulation under anesthesia
,
shoulder pain
,
surgery
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) is a less common source of shoulder pain affecting around 3% of all adults. Its’ prevalence
5 Lower Back Pain Treatments to Reduce Tailbone Pain
Pelvic Health
coccydynia
,
male pelvic health
,
pelvic pain
,
tailbone pain
,
women's health
If you’ve ever experienced the sharp, nagging discomfort of tailbone pain, you know how it can overshadow even the simplest
What Are The Best Treatments For Tailbone Pain?
Pelvic Health
coccydynia
,
male pelvic health
,
pelvic health
,
pelvic pain
,
tailbone pain
,
women's health
Tailbone pain (or coccydynia) is a common issue that can be a result of direct impact/traumatic injury to the tailbone
Improving Core Strength for Climbers Using Eccentric Exercises
climbing
abdominal strength
,
climbing
,
rock climbing
,
sports performance
Many abdominal strengthening exercises focus on the concentric phase of contraction. For climbers this is important, but often the abdominals
Reduced Anxiety Found After 8 Week Resistance Training Program
general physical therapy
anxiety
,
emotional health
,
exercise
,
mental health
,
strength training
In 2020, all Americans have experienced challenges impacting their mental health manifested by feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. In
Can Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Women's Health
constipation
,
incontinence
,
pelvic health
,
pelvic organ prolapse
,
postpartum
,
women's health
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when there is a lack of support from the muscles or connective tissues around the bladder,
Researchers Recommend Avoiding A Wait And See Approach For Patients With Knee Pain
Knee Injuries
education
,
exercise
,
knee pain
,
patellofemoral pain
The wait and see approach is often utilized by primary care physicians in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. The underlying
5 Ways To Prevent Pain During Intercourse After Pregnancy
Women's Health
labor and delivery
,
pelvic floor
,
pelvic health
,
pelvic pain
,
perineal tear
,
pregnancy
Dyspareunia or pain with intercourse is common after having a baby. An estimated 50% of women report pain with intercourse
How to Best Improve Thoracic Spine Mobility for Rock Climbers
climbing
climbing
,
range of motion
,
rock climbing
,
sports performance
Joint stiffness in the thoracic spine can be a significant contributor to neck, upper back, and shoulder pain in rock
Should Vaginal Weights Be Used For Pelvic Floor Strengthening?
Women's Health
incontinence
,
kegels
,
pelvic floor
,
pelvic organ prolapse
,
women's health
Pelvic floor muscle strengthening is a specific type of training program, targeted to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic
How to Treat Toe Pain From Rock Climbing
climbing
foot and ankle
,
foot pain
,
rock climbing
,
sports injuries
Although we tend to think of rock climbing as being most stressful on the upper body, toe pain is surprisingly
Do You Have Wrist Pain While Rock Climbing?
climbing
rock climbing
,
sports injuries
Wrist mobility and stability are crucial to helping prevent injury for rock climbers. The joint between the radius and the
How to Treat Belayer's Neck
climbing
neck pain
,
posture
,
rock climbing
,
sports injuries
How many times have you seen someone whose posture looks like this while belaying?Neck pain is a common in rock
What Is The Best Exercise Prescription For Muscle Strength?
general physical therapy
exercise
,
exercise prescription
,
strength training
,
strengthening
The vast majority of patients to our Boulder Physical Therapy practice require strength training to either rehabilitate an injured tissue
How to Prevent Perineal Trauma During Vaginal Delivery
Women's Health
delivery
,
incontinence
,
labor and delivery
,
pelvic floor
,
perineal tear
,
pregnancy
,
women's health
It is estimated that between 1-10% of vaginal births result in 3rd or 4th degree perineal tears. To learn more
Spinal Manipulation Increases Effects Of PT For Patients With Radiating Leg Pain
Manual Therapy
low back pain
,
manual therapy
,
sciatica
,
spinal manipulation
Spinal manipulation, dating at least to Hippocrates’ writings, is one of the oldest known medical treatments. Currently, these treatments are
Is Perineal Massage Effective in Reducing Perineal Tears During a Vaginal Delivery?
Women's Health
labor and delivery
,
pelvic floor
,
perineal tear
,
pregnancy
,
women's health
A perineal tear is a tear in the skin or muscle between the vaginal opening and anus that commonly occurs
What Are The Best Ways To Physically Prepare For Labor And Delivery?
Women's Health
incontinence
,
labor and delivery
,
pregnancy
,
women's health
After talking to many midwives and doulas around Boulder Country and listening to patients' birth stories, it is clear to
Early Physical Therapy Shown To Reduce Pain And Disability From Sciatica
Back Injuries
leg pain
,
low back pain
,
manual therapy
,
sciatica
The evidence continues to build on the benefits of early Physical Therapy for patients with low back pain. Previous researchers
What Are The Best Exercises To Reduce Fall Risk?
general physical therapy
aging
,
balance
,
falls
,
strength training
The CDC reports one in four adults over the age of 65 have sustained a fall in the previous year.
If I Get Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery Will I Ever Rock Climb as Well as I Used To?
climbing
rock climbing
,
rotator cuff tear
,
shoulder pain
,
sports injuries
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that coordinate movement and provide dynamic stability of the shoulder joint.
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