The United States witnessed a significant increase in life expectancy over the 20th century with much of the improvement attributed
Exercise is a common consideration each day for most adults, but immediate and long term life, work, and family barriers
Physical therapists are great at educating our patients about their bodies. We have anatomical models, slick videos, and analogies to
I first joined the APTA as a student when a Physical Therapy professor required us to show our student APTA
Distance runners are a frequently injured group of athletes with up to 90% reporting a running related injury requiring time
Knee arthritis is a common condition affecting many middle to older aged adults. Its’ prevalence makes it one of the
How can you give me a proper diagnosis without feeling my muscles or joints? Most physical therapists will tell you:
What you can expect during your Physical Therapy telehealth visit For many of us, telehealth is a whole new world
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent quarantine is changing the way healthcare is delivered. Most healthcare companies, including physical therapists, have
Rolling is a popular soft tissue intervention for range of motion, performance, and pain relief. Participants have a wide variety
There are few clinical examples that remind me of how far we have come in orthopedic Physical Therapy practice than
Running related injuries are very common with studies reporting up to 90% of athletes reporting an injury preventing them from
Researchers continue to explore the health benefits of resistance or strength training. One area which has expanded in recent years
Blood pressure is an established vital sign given its’ ability to inform clinicians on the status of multiple organ systems
In the mid 1960s a Japanese electronics manufacturer being to produce one of the first commercial pedometers measuring an individual’s
The cost of living across the front range of Colorado has increased significantly over the last decade and it is
Post operatively, I am normally concerned with two presentations in patients. Patient’s with significant post operative range of motion and
Aerobic exercise has long been established as an effective intervention for improving cardiovascular or heart health markers such as blood
Our healthcare industry is a tremendous force in our country coming in at $3.5 trillion dollars per year and 18%
Healthcare in our country faces significant challenges in the future including an aging population requiring more healthcare services and a
The current public health environment, including social distancing, has placed more barriers to exercise including public transportation, gym access, and
Injuries mainly fall into the “when” not “if” category for a majority of Americans. These injuries could be the result
Consumption of protein rich foods and drinks is common place in our athletes and recreational gym participants due to its’
Prior to World War II, mathematicians were not included as members of the US military, but this is not to
