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Prior to World War II, mathematicians were not included as members of the US military, but this is not to
The physical benefits of aerobic and resistance exercise are well known and established, but we are learning more about the
The world wide events surrounding COVID 19 or the coronavirus have brought illness, hygiene, and immunity to the forefront of
You could be forgiven if you felt exercise should involve accessories such as vision altering goggles, balance boards, color coded
Ultrasound is a therapeutic modality designed to attempt to warm injured tissues, increase circulation, and reduce pain through transmission of
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek the care of a primary care physician and Physical
photo credit: radiopaedia.org Magnetic Resonance Images (MRI) have become increasingly sensitive to detecting abnormalities and pathologies in our bodies. As
By Chelsey Vasquez, PT, DPT, CMTPT, PRPC Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist in Boulder County, Colorado Constipation doesn't just mean infrequent
Arm chair quarterbacks can most often be found 5-10 minutes after a sports play, that evening, or the following day
ACL tears are one of the most common sports injuries with over 100,000 ACL surgeries performed each year. In a
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a commonly utilized “diagnostic” term given to patients frequently after neck and low back MRIs.
Sports injuries will always be a part of practice and competition, but our goal as Physical Therapists is to reduce
Injuries presenting to our Boulder Physical Therapy practice fall into two broad categories including acute, traumatic (sprains, strains, fractures) and
Looking the part is a phrase attributed to 19th century theatre when productions were looking for actors whose characteristics reflected
If we had to pick only one strength training exercise it would be hard to beat a squat variation due
Our country as a serious, growing problem as 1 in 3 American adults can be classified as obese. These individuals
Ankle stiffness or lack of mobility is common impairment in many patients with lower quarter symptoms including ankle, knee, and
By the year 2030 it is estimated that 1 in every 5 Americans will be of retirement age. This stat
The negative effects of aging on the musculoskeletal system are well known and include a loss of bone density, as
The average adult carves out a 30-60 minute block of time to exercise 2-3 times per week and tries to
Recovery tools, including supplements, drinks, foods, and clothing, are a billion dollar industry but one the most effective and cheapest
Yogi Berra famously said, “when you come to a fork in the road, take it”. These forks come frequently in
Previously it was thought Physical Therapists should withhold strength training from endurance athletes or have athletes perform exercises with high
Many high level and recreational runners avoid weight training due to fear of building muscle or bulk which may be