Arm Injuries
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 sprains are one of the most common injuries encountered by Physical Therapists working in sports medicine practices. Prior research
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Resistance training is an essential part of any weekly workout program, but can become neglected when other activities compete for
Foot and Ankle Injuries
The stability of a joint is determined by 3 main categories including passive structures (anatomical bone congruency, ligamentous support), active
Running Injuries
Despite improvements in coaching, training schedules, and running shoes the vast majority of runners can expect a running related injury
neck pain
The muscles of the neck are responsible for movements of the head and shoulder blade, as well as, stabilization of
Manual Therapy
Manipulation, along with strength training, remains one of the most effective treatments for patients with sacroiliac (SI) pain. Spinal manipulation
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Flexibility remains one of the most commonly assessed and prescribed areas in health and fitness. A significant amount of time
Sports Performance
Running economy, similar to miles per gallon in a car, is the amount of oxygen and energy required to propel
Running Injuries
Running remains one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ convenience, low cost of entry, and aerobic
climbing
Finger strength has been shown to have the greatest impact on climbing performance. Without adequate grip strength or endurance the
Exercise
It has been said you can tell a person’s priorities by examining their check book and calendar. Tasks and activities
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Time and money are two finite resources most adults must judiciously spend each week. Family, work, and life demands can
Arm Injuries
Rock climbing remains one of the most popular outdoor sports in Colorado and the United States with over 10 million
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In a previous post we detailed the injury risk and loss of performance associated with side to side leg strength
Sports Performance
Muscle imbalances, muscle strength and length differences across an individual joint, are frequently examined by Physical Therapists in individuals with
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One of the main benefits of resistance training, in both the fitness and Physical Therapy settings, is the increase in
Back Injuries
The black and white areas of health care are easy to navigate but the grey areas separate the novice from
Hip Injuries
Hip arthritis is a common condition among middle to older aged adults leading to hip pain, lost function, and disability.
skiing injury
Alpine skiing is Colorado’s most popular winter sport and provides billions in tax revenue each year. Across the country, about
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At this point in the year, many of our Boulder endurance athletes have completed their respective seasons of running, cycling,
Exercise
In a strength training exercises two main phases of the lift are experienced by the participant. The first is the
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Since entering the sports medicine field in the early 2000s there has always been a presence of the newest gadget,
Knee Injuries
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we still hear old wives tales on the harmful effects of exercise in patient’s
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