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Chronic Pain chronic pain, health risks, pain, smoking
With all credit due to exercise, It is hard to think of a more effective modifiable risk factor on an
shoulder pain instability, shoulder dislocation, shoulder surgery
The shoulder sacrifices stability for mobility allowing incredible function of the arm and hand. The downside of this mobility is
Women's Health pelvic health, pelvic organ prolapse, POP, pregnancy, women's health
A cross-sectional survey study by Forner et al. 2020, conducted through an online reporting survey of nearly 4,000 women looked
Pelvic Health, Women's Health CrossFit, pelvic floor, strength training, wo
In our active Boulder County community, we have observed an increase in the number of women participating in high intensity
neck pain dry needling, neck pain, strength training, trigger points
A significant portion of musculoskeletal pain can be attributed to our muscles themselves. Many authors have described persistent muscular pain
Back Injuries aerobic exercise, chronic pain, low back pain, strength training
Low back pain remains one of the top reasons patients seek treatment from physicians and Physical Therapists. Acute low back
Running Injuries cramping, muscle pain, running, sports performance
Muscle cramping can be a frustrating and painful consequence of individual and team sport athletic participation leading to decreased sports
Women's Health abdominal separation, diastasis recti, post-partum, running
The rectus abdominis muscle is the paired muscle running vertically along the anterior abdominal wall. The linea alba is the
general physical therapy exercise, low back pain, strength training
Hip strength is a key component for sports performance and rehabilitation following injury. These muscles are key targets of exercise
Exercise emotional health, exercise, mental health, stress
Our understanding on the mental and emotional health benefits of exercise continues to grow each year. Research studies have shown
general physical therapy exercise, health benefits, stretching
Stretching remains one of the more debatable areas in our profession.  Although mobility and stretching can play a significant role
Pelvic Health incontinence, male pelvic health, pelvic floor, sexual health
Word choice and verbal instruction impacts how one performs a pelvic floor muscle contraction. Previous research on women suggests that
Sports Performance dynamic warm up, performance, running, strength training
Team and individual athletes are always looking for an edge prior to their competition or race. The preceding days variable’s
Knee Injuries ACL, ACL injury, ACL surgery, rehabilitation
ACL tears are a common sports injury experienced during participation in team sports (basketball, soccer), as well as, individual sport
Women's Health constipation, pelvic floor, pelvic organ prolapse, postpartum, pregnancy
What is pelvic organ prolapse and how do I know if I have it?Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the descent
Vestibular balance, vertigo, Vestibular
Clear vision relies on seamless communication between the vestibular organ (in your inner ear) and your eyes. This allows your
Vestibular balance, vertigo, Vestibular
Clear vision relies on seamless communication between the vestibular organ (in your inner ear) and your eyes. This allows your
Arm Injuries exercise, rotator cuff tear, shoulder pain, strength training
Rotator cuff tears are commonly found in both painful and pain free individuals and often are found in equal prevalence
shoulder pain exercise, exercise prescription, impingement, injection, shoulder pain
Patients often receive exercise handouts from physicians when initially presenting with musculoskeletal pain. The idea behind the handout makes sense
Back Injuries exercise, hip strengthening, low back pain, strength training
Low back pain is a common condition best treated by Physical Therapists due to their unique ability to effectively provide
climbing rock climbing, shoulder pain, shoulder strength, sports injuries
Normal movement at the shoulder is distributed between motion at the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint and movement of the scapula. Although
Vestibular balance, Vestibular
Many of us suffer from some degree of motion sickness. This can be triggered by large motions such as sitting
Women's Health delivery, pelvic health, pregnancy
As a pelvic health physical therapist who works with individuals during pregnancy I am often asked, “What is the best