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Using Eccentric Overload To Improve Your Strength Gains
Exercise
eccentric exercise
,
flywheel training
,
strength training
,
strengthening
In a strength training exercises two main phases of the lift are experienced by the participant. The first is the
The Inverse Relationship Between Electricity Use And Physical Therapy Outcomes
general physical therapy
modalities
,
physical therapy treatments
,
treatment
Since entering the sports medicine field in the early 2000s there has always been a presence of the newest gadget,
Rest Is Often One Of The Least Beneficial Treatments For Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee Injuries
exercise
,
knee arthritis
,
knee pain
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we still hear old wives tales on the harmful effects of exercise in patient’s
No Effect Found For Shock Wave Or Laser Treatments On Shoulder Pain
Arm Injuries
exercise
,
impingement
,
manual therapy
,
shoulder pain
Very few evidence based treatments for musculoskeletal pain require the utilization of electricity. One notable exception is the utilization of
Hip Strengthening Shown To Improve Knee Pain And Function
Knee Injuries
hip strengthening
,
knee pain
,
patellofemoral pain
,
strengthening
Pain on the front of the knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) is the most common diagnosis behind knee pain and one
Improving Bone Mass In Cyclists And Swimmers
Exercise
bone mass
,
cycling
,
exercise
,
swimming
Bone density loss is most commonly associated with diagnoses including osteopenia and osteoporosis where affected individuals fall below the mean
Importance Of Muscle Contraction Speed After Injury
Sports Performance
injury prevention
,
return to sport
,
sports performance
,
strength training
One of the milestones of return to sport or recreational activities after injury is the restoration of strength often measured
Why Your SI Joint Is An Unlikely Contributor To Your Current Symptoms
low back pain
low back pain
,
Physical Therapy examination
,
SI dysfunction
,
SI pain
Healthcare demonstrates significant swings of the pendulum in examination and treatment trends. Thankfully the medical evidence helps balance these swings
Significant Rates Of Arthritis Found In Asymptomatic Knees
Knee Injuries
knee arthritis
,
knee pain
,
MRI
Imaging technologies, including MRI, continue to improve providing valuable insight into the human body. These advancements have made MRI scans
Manual Therapy And Exercise Superior To Usual Care For Patients With Neck Pain
neck pain
manual therapy
,
neck pain
,
resistance training
,
strength training
,
strengthening
Neck pain will affect up to 70% of the population at some point in their lifetimes. Thankfully the vast majority
Foot Atrophy And Weakness Consistently Found Among Patients With Heel Pain
Foot and Ankle Injuries
exercise
,
heel pain
,
plantar fasciitis
,
strengthening
Plantar heel pain, including pain along the plantar fascia, is one the most common diagnoses in the foot. Individuals often
Hip Manipulation Shown To Improve Muscle Strength In Patients With Knee Pain
Knee Injuries
knee injuries
,
knee pain
,
manual therapy
Knee pain remains one of the most common reasons patients seek care from a primary care physician and Physical Therapist.
85% Reduction In Odds Of Receiving Opioid Medication If PT Are Used First For Low Back Pain
Back Injuries
direct access
,
health care costs
,
low back pain
Early access to Physical Therapy services (direct access) has been previously shown to reduce a patient’s cost of care by
Stretching Not Shown To Improve Muscle Length
general physical therapy
exercise
,
flexibility
,
stretching
Static stretching, involving holding a muscle at end of its’ length for a sustained period of time, is a common
How Much Weight Is Needed To Treat My Achilles Tendon Injury?
Foot and Ankle Injuries
achilles tendinitis
,
achilles tendinopathy
,
eccentric exercise
,
strength training
Achilles tendinopathy is the most common tendon injuries seen in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice. Patients often present with pain
Energetic, Outgoing Physical Therapists Achieve Better Treatment Results
Arm Injuries
shoulder pain
,
treatment
An important shift has taken place in medicine away from the old paternalistic model of care toward the development of
Manual Physical Therapy Interventions Improve Quality Of Life In Patients With Headache
headaches
headache
,
manipulation
,
manual therapy
Headaches are a common source of pain and disability with total costs estimated over 30 billion dollars per year. Patients’
What Are The Best Treatments For Femoroacetabular (Hip) Impingement?
Hip Injuries
FAI
,
hip impingement
,
hip pain
,
treatment
Hip impingement or femoroacetabular impingement is a diagnosis consistent with bony enlargement of the hip joint, abnormal contact between the
Which Lower Body Exercise Is Best For Hip and Leg Activation?
Sports Performance
resistance training
,
sports performance
,
strength training
,
strengthening
Strength training is an essential part of any workout program. Participants should aim for 2 to 3 workouts per week
Dry Needling Improves Pain, Mobility, and Function In Patients With Hip Arthritis
Hip Injuries
dry needling
,
hip arthritis
,
hip pain
Hip arthritis is a painful condition causing pain, loss of range of motion, and lost function in many middle to
Why Does My Neck Pain Improve After Spinal Manipulation?
Uncategorized
Spinal manipulation is one of the oldest medical treatments dating back to Hippocrates and the ancient Egyptians. Theories behind its’
Which Running Gait Mechanics Predict Knee Injury?
Running Injuries
gait retraining
,
knee pain
,
running
,
running injury
With access to miles of paths and acres of open space running remains one of the most popular outdoor activities
Only 1/3 Of Patients Are Satisfied With Activity Level Following Surgery For Hip Impingement
Hip Injuries
FAI
,
hip impingement
,
hip pain
,
sports injuries
Hip impingement (FAI) is one of the fastest growing orthopedic surgeries, but much of this growth has outpaced our current
Should Women with Osteoporosis Engage in High Intensity Resistance and Impact Training?
general physical therapy
,
strengthening
bone density
,
bone health
,
strength training
,
women's health
Despite the fact that bones respond favorably to high impact exercise and high-intensity resistance training these types of exercise are
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