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Reduce Your Risk Of Alpine Ski Injuries
general physical therapy
concussion
,
injury prevention
,
knee injury
,
risk prevention
,
skiing
Skiing remains one of the most popular outdoor winter sports in Colorado. It is estimated over 6.8 million skiers participated
Quad Weakness After ACL Surgery Associated With Decreased Cartilage Health
Knee Injuries
ACL
,
ACL surgery
,
knee pain
,
surgery
ACL injury is one of the most common traumatic sports medicine injuries seen in Boulder Physical Therapy practice. For patients
Optimizing Glut Activation During The Crab Walk
general physical therapy
hip pain
,
hip strengthening
,
knee pain
,
low back pain
,
strength training
Strengthening the muscles of the hip, gluts, is a key component of rehabilitation for patients with low back pain, hip
If I Am Active At Work Do I Still Need to Exercise?
general physical therapy
disease risk
,
exercise
,
health benefits
,
heart disease
,
occupational activity
Studies reported the United States lost 1/3 of all manufacturing positions between 1999 and 2010. Many of these individuals have
PRP Superior to Hyaluronic Acid Injection for Knee Arthritis
Uncategorized
Knee arthritis is a common condition affecting millions of middle and older aged adults in America. Physical Therapy interventions including
Pre Season Y Balance Scores Did Not Accurately Predict Future Injury
general physical therapy
basketball
,
injury
,
injury prevention
Pre-participation movement screens have gained popularity among sports teams and health professionals over the past decade. Their aim is to
Should I Be Concerned About The Noises In My Knee?
Knee Injuries
crepitus
,
imaging
,
knee arthritis
,
knee pain
Many healthy joints in the body, most commonly in the knee, present with joint noise called crepitus during range of
Exercise Vs. Medications For High Blood Pressure
general physical therapy
aerobic exercise
,
exercise
,
heart disease
,
high blood pressure
The ability of aerobic exercise to reduce systolic (top number) blood pressure has long been established. Reductions in blood pressure
The Importance Of Neck Strengthening In Patients With Neck Pain
neck pain
deep neck flexors
,
neck pain
,
strength training
Neck pain is a common source of musculoskeletal pain with up to 70% of Americans experiencing neck pain at some
What matters most to patients during their Physical Therapy sessions?
general physical therapy
communication
,
general physical therapy
,
subjective history
At our Physical Therapy practice in Boulder we place an emphasis on allowing each patient an interrupted, one on one,
Early Physical Therapy Associated With Reduced Long Term Opioid Use
general physical therapy
direct access
,
medication
,
opioids
,
physical therapy
Each day over one hundred Americans die from an opioid overdose. Over prescription and use of prescription pain relievers has
Exercise Shown To Make The Body's Cells Younger
Exercise
aerobic exercise
,
aging
,
exercise
Aerobic exercise has been shown to improve our current mental, emotional, and physical health. In addition, aerobically trained individuals experience
Reducing Impact Forces In Runners
Running Injuries
biomechanics
,
gait retraining
,
running economy
,
running gait
In our previous blogs, we have described interventions designed to reduce the high rates of running related injuries. To date,
What Is A Safe Weekly Running Progression?
Running Injuries
running
,
running injury
,
training
Running remains one of the most popular forms of aerobic exercise due to its’ effectiveness and minimal equipment costs and
Successful Aging Linked To Exercise Consistency
general physical therapy
aerobic exercise
,
aging
,
exercise
,
health benefits
The average adult loses approximately 10% of their aerobic capacity, VO2 Max, each decade after age 30. Aerobic capacity is
Resistance Band Improves Glut Recruitment During Squat
general physical therapy
exercise
,
resistance training
,
squatting
,
strength training
The squat, and its’ many variations, remains one of the best all around exercises for strength and power development. Its’
Reducing A Golfer's Risk of Low Back Pain
Uncategorized
Roughly 24 million American golfers participated in the sport at least once in the last year. The game of golf
Will Bracing Help My Knee Arthritis?
Knee Injuries
bracing
,
knee arthritis
,
knee pain
Knee arthritis is a painful condition affecting middle age to older adults. Symptoms of stiffness and joint pain lead to
Timing Protein Intake For Optimal Workout Benefits
general physical therapy
exercise
,
muscle growth
,
nutrition
We are often asked when is the best time to eat following a workout. Meal timing is an important strategy
Physical Therapy Offers Equivalent Outcomes To Surgery For Carpal Tunnel
general physical therapy
carpal tunnel syndrome
,
manual therapy
,
physical therapy
,
surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome or the entrapment of the medial nerve at the wrist is a condition leading to pain, numbness,
Will a Shoulder Bone Spur Lead to a Rotator Cuff Tear If I Don’t Get Surgery?
Arm Injuries
bone spur
,
impingement
,
rotator cuff tear
,
shoulder pain
Photo Credit: radiopaedia.org Are you grappling with the discomfort of a bone spur on your shoulder, wondering about its potential
Education Alone Does Not Improve Outcomes In Patients With Acute Low Back Pain
general physical therapy
education
,
low back pain
,
treatment
In any profession, utilized interventions and methods change with incoming ideas and evidence. New concepts and treatments often advance ahead
Physical Therapy Supported As First Line Treatment For Hip Impingement
Uncategorized
As we have detailed in previous blog posts, surgical rates for both hip labral tears and hip impingment (femoroacetabular impingement
Hip Strengthening Improves Outcomes In Patients With Knee Arthritis
Knee Injuries
exercise
,
hip strengthening
,
knee arthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of disability today. This painful condition limits an individual’s ability to walk,
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