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general physical therapy achilles tendinopathy, isometrics, patellar tendinopathy, tendon pain
Tendinopathies, the artist formally known as tendinitis, are common orthopedic and sports medicine conditions affecting both athletes and the general
general physical therapy exercise prescription, isometrics, performance, strength training
Isometrics, muscle contractions without movement of a joint, have been utilized for many decades as a form of strength training
general physical therapy aerobic exercise, resistance training, strength training
One of the reasons our species reached the top of the food chain involves our ability to thrive under a
low back pain Physical Therapy examination, SI dysfunction, SI pain, SI testing
Physical Therapists aim to utilize clinical objective tests to confirm their evolving hypotheses on the source of patient’s current symptoms.
Arm Injuries physical therapy, rotator cuff tear, shoulder pain, shoulder surgery
Rotator cuff tears are a common injury in middle to older aged adults. Tears can be gradual or degenerative in
Foot and Ankle Injuries ankle sprain, exercise, manual therapy, proprioception
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries encountered by Physical Therapists working in sports medicine practices. Prior research
general physical therapy efficiency, resistance training, strength training, weight training
Resistance training is an essential part of any weekly workout program, but can become neglected when other activities compete for
Foot and Ankle Injuries ankle sprain, ligament laxity, proprioception
The stability of a joint is determined by 3 main categories including passive structures (anatomical bone congruency, ligamentous support), active
Running Injuries running injury, strength training, strengthening
Despite improvements in coaching, training schedules, and running shoes the vast majority of runners can expect a running related injury
neck pain neck pain, strength training, strengthening
The muscles of the neck are responsible for movements of the head and shoulder blade, as well as, stabilization of
Manual Therapy SI dysfunction, SI pain, spinal manipulation
Manipulation, along with strength training, remains one of the most effective treatments for patients with sacroiliac (SI) pain. Spinal manipulation
general physical therapy flexibility, health benefits, mobility, stretching
Flexibility remains one of the most commonly assessed and prescribed areas in health and fitness. A significant amount of time
Sports Performance performance, running, running economy, strength
Running economy, similar to miles per gallon in a car, is the amount of oxygen and energy required to propel
Running Injuries prognosis, recovery, running, running injuries, running injury
Running remains one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ convenience, low cost of entry, and aerobic
climbing climbing, Physical Therapy examination, rock climbing, strength
Finger strength has been shown to have the greatest impact on climbing performance. Without adequate grip strength or endurance the
Exercise aerobic exercise, exercise, exercise prescription
It has been said you can tell a person’s priorities by examining their check book and calendar. Tasks and activities
general physical therapy exercise prescription, resistance training, strength training
Time and money are two finite resources most adults must judiciously spend each week. Family, work, and life demands can
Arm Injuries rock climbing, sports performance, strength
Rock climbing remains one of the most popular outdoor sports in Colorado and the United States with over 10 million
general physical therapy muscle imbalance, Physical Therapy examination, strength
In a previous post we detailed the injury risk and loss of performance associated with side to side leg strength
Sports Performance Physical Therapy examination, sports performance, strength
Muscle imbalances, muscle strength and length differences across an individual joint, are frequently examined by Physical Therapists in individuals with
general physical therapy flywheel training, resistance training, strength training, strengthening
One of the main benefits of resistance training, in both the fitness and Physical Therapy settings, is the increase in
Back Injuries lifting, low back pain, weight training
The black and white areas of health care are easy to navigate but the grey areas separate the novice from
Hip Injuries gait training, hip osteoarthritis, hip pain
Hip arthritis is a common condition among middle to older aged adults leading to hip pain, lost function, and disability.