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Low back pain is a common problem and one of the most common areas we treat in our Boulder Physical
It is not uncommon to have athletes present to our Boulder Physical Therapy practice who exceed the national guidelines on
The subscapularis is the largest and strongest of the rotator cuff muscles. Its primary function is shoulder internal rotation and
Is a picture worth 1000 words?When having low back pain, you may undergo an MRI or CT scan. As our
Knee arthritis remains one of the most common diagnoses in middle to older adults playing tennis and pickleball. Patients commonly
The overhead squat is challenging, to put it lightly. It requires both strength and mobility in abundance. It is essential
Dumbbells have long been viewed as a tool for traditional body building style exercise for muscle growth and strength training.
CrossFit specific warm up and maintenance exercises created by the Doctors of Physical Therapy at Mend.Every week you get a
Ready to run after having a baby but need a better plan on how much and how to progress your
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we often train the foundation of the body prior to moving to distal extremities.
Patients presenting to our Boulder Physical Therapy clinic often present with arm or leg symptoms including pain, numbness, and pins
Many exercisers report weight control or weight loss as one of their main goals for performing a weekly exercise program.
Patellar tendinopathy, commonly known as "jumper’s knee," is one of the most frequent chronic knee injuries in tennis and racquet
 Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylalgia is the most common reason for elbow pain and 2nd most common overuse
The rotator cuff is an essential group of muscles that stabilize the shoulder during overhead movements such as the tennis
Sleep is an essential part of your day and makes up one of the 4 (sleep, stress management, nutrition, and
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the descent or tissue laxity of the front (bladder), back (rectum), or top (cervical) aspect
Strength or resistance training targeting the major muscle groups of the body is recommended by the American College of Sports
Mend has recently expanded our East Boulder County office located on the border of Lafayette and Louisville. We provide the
Shoulder pain is a common problem among rock climbers. It affects 2/3 of adults and is one of the top
Did you know that having a climbing injury makes you 6 times more likely to have a future climbing injury
“Chicken-winging” is a movement that every climber experiences. It is defined as a pattern of movement where the elbows raise
Quadriceps strains are a common sports injury occurring in activities demanding kicking, cutting, sprinting, and deceleration movements. In our Boulder
The core is a collective group of spinal musculature critical for range of motion of the spine, stabilization of our