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general physical therapy injury, nutrition, recovery
Acute muscle strains and sprains remain one of the most common injuries we encounter at our Boulder Physical Therapy clinic. 
Knee Injuries dry needling, exercise, knee arthritis, knee pain, manual therapy
Knee arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability and reduced activity in the United States.  Physical Therapy interventions,
ankle sprains ankle sprain, hip strengthening, injury risk
Ankle sprains remain one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries treated by Physical Therapists.  Our previous blog posts have highlighted
Knee Injuries knee arthritis, knee pain, rehabilitation, total knee replacement
The first total knee replacement was performed in the late 1960s and the surgery has become one of the most
Running Injuries running, running injury, training
Running injuries remain a common problem for the vast majority of runners.  Many of these athletes report a loss of
Knee Injuries disease risk, exercise, hip arthritis, knee arthritis
Osteoarthritis is estimated to affect 250 million people worldwide leading to high rates of global pain and disability.  These rates
general physical therapy direct access, health care costs, imaging, low back pain
The evidence and momentum continue to build for seeing a Physical Therapist first for patients with low back pain.  Physical
Knee Injuries knee arthritis, running
Despite the amazing health benefits of exercise, the CDC estimates 80% of Americans do not meet national guidelines for weekly
Arm Injuries shoulder pain, strengthening, yoga
Yoga is a popular form of individual and group exercise designed to improve flexibility, movement quality, and strength.  Participants benefit
general physical therapy imaging, MRI, neck pain
Aging occurs in all of our body systems including the spine.  Similar to wrinkles and grey hair, the spine will
Arm Injuries rotator cuff tear, strength training, treatment
Previous research has documented no difference in long term outcomes between Physical Therapy and surgery for patients with rotator cuff
Hip Injuries hip impingement, hip labral tear, hip pain, rehabilitation
Arthroscopic hip surgery rates have dramatically increased in the last decade due in part to increased MRI imaging.  MRIs are
Arm Injuries elbow pain, lateral elbow pain, manual therapy
Manual therapy, including joint mobilization and manipulation, is a Physical Therapy intervention designed to reduce pain and improve mobility.  These
general physical therapy exercise, physical therapy treatment, strength training
1 in 2 people in our country suffer from a chronic muscle, joint, or tendon injury.  These injuries create pain
Arm Injuries elbow pain, lateral elbow pain, strengtheing, tendon pain
Lateral elbow pain, tennis elbow, is a limiting condition causing pain with repetitive movements including gripping.  This condition was previously
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Pain located on the outside of the hip has previously been diagnosed as trochanteric bursitis, but more recent research reports
Foot and Ankle Injuries achilles tendinopathy, manual therapy, strength training
A recent clinical practice guideline was published advising clinicians and patients on the management of achilles tendon injury (tendinopathy).  These
general physical therapy health benefits, strengthening
If you only have limited time today choose a brisk walk, but if you have additional time consider lifting something
general physical therapy exercise, mental health, physical activity
Critics say the effects of exercise do not last, but neither does bathing which is why experts recommend doing it
Hip Injuries hip impingement, labral tear, physical therapy
The labrum is a dense connective and fibrocartilage tissue lining the socket of the hip joint.  It functions to deepen
general physical therapy direct access, physical therapy treatments
Time and money are two finite resources especially in today's healthcare environment of rising deductibles and decreased access to primary
neck and arm pain cervical radiculopathy, manual therapy, neck and arm pain, traction
Arm pain referred from the cervical spine (cervical radiculopathy) often is the result of nerve root compression by either bone or
general physical therapy aerobic exercise, aging, cognition
Active adults have many health advantages over their sedentary peers.  The effects of aerobic exercise are widespread across a trained
Sports Performance achilles tendinopathy, eccentric exercise, tendon pain
Photo Credit: Scott, A. CMAJ. 2011. Mead, M. Transl Sports Med. 2018. Tendon injuries have previously been diagnosed as tendonitis