How many times have you seen someone whose posture looks like this while belaying? Neck pain is a common in
The vast majority of patients to our Boulder Physical Therapy practice require strength training to either rehabilitate an injured tissue
It is estimated that between 1-10% of vaginal births result in 3rd or 4th degree perineal tears. To learn more
Spinal manipulation, dating at least to Hippocrates’ writings, is one of the oldest known medical treatments. Currently, these treatments are
A perineal tear is a tear in the skin or muscle between the vaginal opening and anus that commonly occurs
After talking to many midwives and doulas around Boulder Country and listening to patients' birth stories, it is clear to
The evidence continues to build on the benefits of early Physical Therapy for patients with low back pain. Previous researchers
The CDC reports one in four adults over the age of 65 have sustained a fall in the previous year.
The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles that coordinate movement and provide dynamic stability of the shoulder joint.
Self soft tissue mobilization using a foam roller or other device (stick, ball, etc) is a popular adjunct to training
With all credit due to exercise, It is hard to think of a more effective modifiable risk factor on an
The shoulder sacrifices stability for mobility allowing incredible function of the arm and hand. The downside of this mobility is
A cross-sectional survey study by Forner et al. 2020, conducted through an online reporting survey of nearly 4,000 women looked
In our active Boulder County community, we have observed an increase in the number of women participating in high intensity
A significant portion of musculoskeletal pain can be attributed to our muscles themselves. Many authors have described persistent muscular pain
Low back pain remains one of the top reasons patients seek treatment from physicians and Physical Therapists. Acute low back
Muscle cramping can be a frustrating and painful consequence of individual and team sport athletic participation leading to decreased sports
The rectus abdominis muscle is the paired muscle running vertically along the anterior abdominal wall. The linea alba is the
Hip strength is a key component for sports performance and rehabilitation following injury. These muscles are key targets of exercise
Our understanding on the mental and emotional health benefits of exercise continues to grow each year. Research studies have shown
Stretching remains one of the more debatable areas in our profession. Although mobility and stretching can play a significant role
Word choice and verbal instruction impacts how one performs a pelvic floor muscle contraction. Previous research on women suggests that
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, aside from skin cancer. A
Team and individual athletes are always looking for an edge prior to their competition or race. The preceding days variable’s
