general physical therapy
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a commonly utilized “diagnostic” term given to patients frequently after neck and low back MRIs.
sports injuries
Sports injuries will always be a part of practice and competition, but our goal as Physical Therapists is to reduce
sports injuries
Injuries presenting to our Boulder Physical Therapy practice fall into two broad categories including acute, traumatic (sprains, strains, fractures) and
general physical therapy
Looking the part is a phrase attributed to 19th century theatre when productions were looking for actors whose characteristics reflected
Sports Performance
If we had to pick only one strength training exercise it would be hard to beat a squat variation due
general physical therapy
Our country as a serious, growing problem as 1 in 3 American adults can be classified as obese. These individuals
Manual Therapy
Ankle stiffness or lack of mobility is common impairment in many patients with lower quarter symptoms including ankle, knee, and
general physical therapy
By the year 2030 it is estimated that 1 in every 5 Americans will be of retirement age. This stat
general physical therapy
The negative effects of aging on the musculoskeletal system are well known and include a loss of bone density, as
general physical therapy
The average adult carves out a 30-60 minute block of time to exercise 2-3 times per week and tries to
performance
Recovery tools, including supplements, drinks, foods, and clothing, are a billion dollar industry but one the most effective and cheapest
general physical therapy
Yogi Berra famously said, “when you come to a fork in the road, take it”. These forks come frequently in
Sports Performance
Previously it was thought Physical Therapists should withhold strength training from endurance athletes or have athletes perform exercises with high
running
Many high level and recreational runners avoid weight training due to fear of building muscle or bulk which may be
general physical therapy
Sarcopenia is the age related loss of muscle mass found in all adults during the aging process. Specifically, the average
performance
Ankle mobility, in particular dorsiflexion, is an essential mobility need for athletics and every day activities including stair climbing and
Hip Injuries
Arthroscopic hip surgery for hip impingement (FAI) has increased 2600% in the last 7 years despite the significant questions of
Knee Injuries
Authors estimate over 100,000 ACL reconstructions are performed in our country each year. With equal incidence of early arthritis in
Exercise
Strength training creates a positive stress on the nervous and musculoskeletal systems leading to well established gains in mental, emotional,
general physical therapy
Direct access to Physical Therapy services was first written into a state's law (Nebraska) in the 1950s and since has
general physical therapy
Exercise selection is one of the most important variables in a weekly strength training program. In general, individuals should look
general physical therapy
Strength and muscle hypertrophy (growth) are two separate benefits of strength training. In some participants these occur together, but in
general physical therapy
Tendinopathies, the artist formally known as tendinitis, are common orthopedic and sports medicine conditions affecting both athletes and the general
general physical therapy
Isometrics, muscle contractions without movement of a joint, have been utilized for many decades as a form of strength training
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