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Patient Resources Physical Therapy
Headaches can be driven by a variety of sources and often are multifactorial in nature. Common headache types treated by
Conditions Climbing Injuries, Shoulder Pain
The trapezius is a large muscle that extends from the base of the skull, down to the T12 vertebra, and
Conditions Back Pain
Strains and irritation to the low back can be very common but extremely frustrating when lasting longer than a few
Patient Resources Pelvic health
The brain, bladder, and pelvic floor are a system that need to work in harmony together. An issue with any
Patient Resources CrossFit, Exercise, Stretching
Every athlete has heard it over and over from their coaches throughout the years: you need to stretch after practice/training,
Sport Injuries ACL, Knee Pain
Jumping after ACL surgery is a major milestone and at Mend Colorado, we know how important it is for you
Patient Resources Exercise
Fewer than 15% of pregnant women get the recommended 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week. There is a
Conditions Pelvic health
One of the most frequently asked questions we get as pelvic floor specialists from our female patients is “is it
Health & Performance Sports Performance
In Boulder, cycling up canyons is part of lifestyle for many in our community and Boulder Physical Therapy clinic. These
Health & Performance Exercise
It is a misconception that postpartum recovery and postpartum exercise cannot begin until after your 6 week follow up with
Conditions Back Pain, Physical Therapy
Did you know the more movies Nicolas Cage makes; the more people drown in pools? Or the worse the rating
Sport Injuries Achilles Pain, Exercise
  Tendon injuries are one of the most common sports injuries seen in our Lafayette and Boulder Physical Therapy clinics.
Health & Performance CrossFit, Running, Strength Training
Women who participate in high-impact activities may be at higher risk for pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) such as urinary incontinence
Health & Performance Running
35% of postpartum women that return to running report musculoskeletal pain. A new research study has looked at biomechanical and
Sport Injuries Exercise, Strength Training
Hamstring injuries, strains, are one of the most common injuries in the lower extremity. These muscles cross both the hip
Health & Performance CrossFit
Typical instruction for squat stance is a generic recommendation to stand shoulder width apart with your toes turned out slightly.
Sport Injuries CrossFit, Knee Pain
Has anyone ever told you only squat to parallel and no lower because it is dangerous or bad for your
Treatments Physical Therapy
Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) are the most common gastrointestinal disorders in the general population, accounting for about 40% of GI
Health & Performance Sports Performance, Strength Training
Triathlon is one of the more popular sports in Boulder with individuals training at all competitive levels and distances. Depending
Health & Performance Strength Training
The speciality area of physical therapy, pelvic health, has really increased in popularity and demand in the last decade and
Health & Performance Running, Sports Performance, Strength Training
Strength training is an essential intervention we utilize in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice to rehabilitate all levels of running
Sport Injuries Running
Running is one of the most common recreational and athletic activities in Boulder, CO. Despite improvements in shoes, training methods,
Conditions Climbing Injuries, Shoulder Pain
The best predictor of whether or not you will get an injury from rock climbing is whether or not you’ve
Conditions Climbing Injuries, Stretching, Wrist Pain
Forearm stretches are one of the most commonly used self-treatment techniques among rock climbers. It would be difficult to be