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Tips For A Healthy Bladder
Pelvic Health
incontinence
,
overactive bladder
,
pelvic health
,
women's health
What’s considered “normal” when it comes to bladder health and urination? The following is some basic information I use to
What Is The Best Treatment For An Over Active Bladder?
Pelvic Health
incontinence
,
overactive bladder
,
pelvic floor
,
pelvic health
Overactive Bladder (OAB) is a group of symptoms, not a disease, that is associated with sudden and frequent urge to
Greatest Improvements In Neck Pain Found With Progressive Strength Training
neck pain
neck pain
,
strength training
,
strengthening
Up to 70% of Americans will experience Neck pain in their life times. Despite its’ high incidence this region of
Reducing Your Risk For Low Back Pain
Back Injuries
exercise
,
low back pain
,
prevention
,
strength training
The 3 inevitable events in our society include death, taxes, and low back pain. Many of us will experience a
Is Participation in High Impact Sports a Risk Factor for Stress Urinary Incontinence?
Women's Health
exercise
,
HIIT
,
incontinence
,
pregnancy
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is defined as the involuntary loss of urine with activities that increase intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) such
Exercise Shown To Delay Hip Replacement For Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Injuries
exercise
,
hip arthritis
,
hip pain
,
total hip replacement
Over 200,000 Americans undergo a total hip replacement often as a treatment for severe hip osteoarthritis. Patients who enter the
People with Patellofemoral Pain Have Impairments in Functional Performance
patellofemoral pain
knee pain
,
patellofemoral pain
,
strength training
Patellofemoral pain, pain around the kneecap, is extremely common and impacts activities such as running, hiking and stairclimbing. In our
Hip Labral Tears Found In Over Half Of Pain Free Athletes
Hip Injuries
hip impingement
,
hip pain
,
imaging
,
labral tear
Rates of hip arthroscopic procedure rates for labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) have sky rocketed over in the last
If You Have To Choose One Treatment To Improve Knee Arthritis, Choose Exercise
Knee Injuries
exercise
,
knee arthritis
,
knee pain
,
strength training
Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in the United States and commonly affects spinal and extremity joints during the
Home Exercise Program Improves Pain, Function, and Medication Use In Patients With Shoulder Pain
shoulder pain
impingement
,
rotator cuff tear
,
shoulder pain
Physical Therapy strengthening exercises remain the first line treatment for patients with shoulder diagnoses including impingement and rotator cuff pain.
Active Interventions Superior To Wait And See For Achilles Tendon Pain
Foot and Ankle Injuries
achilles tendinitis
,
achilles tendinopathy
,
strengthening
,
tendon pain
Our understanding of tendon pain and injuries has changed significantly over the last two decades and has driven changes in
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Strengthening Exercises
Back Injuries
exercise
,
low back pain
,
spinal stenosis
,
strengthening
Phase I Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Strengthening Click Here for additional exercises
How Often Should I Attend Physical Therapy For Spinal Stenosis?
Back Injuries
back and leg pain
,
low back pain
,
spinal stenosis
,
strengthening
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a relatively common condition in older adults with an estimated incidence of 1 in every 1000
The Value Of Downtime From Training
general physical therapy
offseason
,
recovery
,
sports performance
,
training
Many Boulder team and endurance athletes had their respective seasons shortened or cancelled secondary to COVID-19 sending them into an
Is Vigorous Intensity Exercise During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy Safe?
Women's Health
HIIT
,
pregnancy
,
prenatal exercise
,
women's health
The third trimester of pregnancy is when the demands of the fetus are greater due to rapid growth and development.
Hip Strength Alone Not Found To Be Associated With Knee Running Mechanics
Running Injuries
gait retraining
,
running
,
running injury
Biomechanics in sports are essential to both performance and injury risk becoming more important as athletes begin to increase their
What Should the Best Rehabilitation Program for Postpartum Athletes Include?
Women's Health
female athlete
,
postpartum
,
women's health
A recent article in the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy (Deering et al, June 2020) discusses the research
Lower Levels of Musculoskeletal Pain Found Among Stronger Physical Therapists
general physical therapy
exercise
,
injury risk
,
physical therapy
,
strength training
I have always felt every Physical Therapist should look the part and provide an example of how to remain fit
How Do I Know If I Have Diastasis Recti Abdominis and What Exercises Are Safe to Do If I Have It?
Women's Health
abdominal strength
,
diastasis recti
,
DRA
,
postpartum
,
pregnancy
,
women's health
Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) is a normal thinning of the connective tissue known as the linea alba as a response
Early Degeneration On MRI Does Not Predict Low Back Pain Symptoms At 30 Year Follow Up
Back Injuries
degenerative disc disease
,
imaging
,
low back pain
,
MRI
The old saying that you can’t unring a bell is true in imaging for musculoskeletal conditions. Most patients cannot unsee
Why Should I See a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist During Pregnancy?
Women's Health
incontinence
,
pelvic floor
,
pelvic health
,
pregnancy
,
prenatal physical therapy
,
women's health
“Do your kegels.” How often do pregnant women hear that little phrase? These days, most prenatal apps, books, or health
What are the traits of elite rock climbers?
climbing
rock climbing
,
sports performance
Rock climbing is a 3-dimensional sport that challenges every single region of the body. As a result there are countless
Twice As Much Muscle Growth Found With Slower Repetitions
Exercise
exercise
,
muscle growth
,
resistance training
,
strength training
It seems there is not much eccentric exercises cannot do between healing injured tissue, improving mobility and strength, and now
What’s the best way to recover between rock climbing attempts?
climbing
climbing
,
fitness tracking
,
rock climbing
,
sports performance
When performing near your upper limit, multiple attempts on a single climb is crucial for optimizing sequence and to improve
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