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Conditions Chronic Pain
With all credit due to exercise, It is hard to think of a more effective modifiable risk factor on an
Conditions Shoulder Pain
The shoulder sacrifices stability for mobility allowing incredible function of the arm and hand. The downside of this mobility is
Patient Resources Pelvic health, Women's health
A cross-sectional survey study by Forner et al. 2020, conducted through an online reporting survey of nearly 4,000 women looked
Health & Performance CrossFit, Strength Training
In our active Boulder County community, we have observed an increase in the number of women participating in high intensity
Conditions Neck Pain, Strength Training
A significant portion of musculoskeletal pain can be attributed to our muscles themselves. Many authors have described persistent muscular pain
Conditions Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Exercise, Strength Training
Low back pain remains one of the top reasons patients seek treatment from physicians and Physical Therapists. Acute low back
Sport Injuries Running, Sports Performance
Muscle cramping can be a frustrating and painful consequence of individual and team sport athletic participation leading to decreased sports
Patient Resources Exercise, Running
The rectus abdominis muscle is the paired muscle running vertically along the anterior abdominal wall. The linea alba is the
Conditions Back Pain, Exercise, Hip Pain, Strength Training
Hip strength is a key component for sports performance and rehabilitation following injury. These muscles are key targets of exercise
Patient Resources Exercise
Our understanding on the mental and emotional health benefits of exercise continues to grow each year. Research studies have shown
Treatments Exercise, Stretching
Stretching remains one of the more debatable areas in our profession.  Although mobility and stretching can play a significant role
Patient Resources Men's Health, Pelvic health
Word choice and verbal instruction impacts how one performs a pelvic floor muscle contraction. Previous research on women suggests that
Patient Resources Exercise
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, aside from skin cancer. A
Health & Performance Exercise, Running, Sports Performance, Strength Training
Team and individual athletes are always looking for an edge prior to their competition or race. The preceding days variable’s
Sport Injuries ACL, Rehabilitation
ACL tears are a common sports injury experienced during participation in team sports (basketball, soccer), as well as, individual sport
Patient Resources Pelvic health, Women's health
What is pelvic organ prolapse and how do I know if I have it?Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the descent
Patient Resources Treatment Options
Clear vision relies on seamless communication between the vestibular organ (in your inner ear) and your eyes. This allows your
Patient Resources Treatment Options
Clear vision relies on seamless communication between the vestibular organ (in your inner ear) and your eyes. This allows your
Conditions Exercise, Shoulder Pain, Strength Training
Rotator cuff tears are commonly found in both painful and pain free individuals and often are found in equal prevalence
Conditions Exercise, Shoulder Pain
Patients often receive exercise handouts from physicians when initially presenting with musculoskeletal pain. The idea behind the handout makes sense
Conditions Back Pain, Exercise, Hip Pain, Strength Training
Low back pain is a common condition best treated by Physical Therapists due to their unique ability to effectively provide
Sport Injuries Climbing Injuries, Shoulder Pain, Strength Training
Normal movement at the shoulder is distributed between motion at the shoulder (glenohumeral) joint and movement of the scapula. Although
Treatments Physical Therapy
Many of us suffer from some degree of motion sickness. This can be triggered by large motions such as sitting
Patient Resources Pelvic health, Women's health
As a pelvic health physical therapist who works with individuals during pregnancy I am often asked, “What is the best