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Identifying Causes of Patellar Tendon Pain Among Jumping Athletes
sports injuries
injury risk
,
knee pain
,
patellar tendinopathy
Patellar tendinopathy (tendonitis) is a common sports medicine overuse injury most commonly found in jumping (volleyball, basketball) athletes. This injury
Identifying Soccer Players At Risk For Future Groin Injuries
sports injuries
groin injury
,
groin strain
,
muscle strain
,
risk prevention
Groin strains are the second most common muscle strain, behind the hamstring, among soccer players. The dynamic movements required by
Reducing Neck Pain With Resistance Training
general physical therapy
exercise
,
neck pain
,
strength training
Neck pain is an area consistently under treated by clinicians. There are countless passive temporary remedies for neck pain including
Short or Long Duration Isometrics Equally Effective For Patellar Tendinopathy
Knee Injuries
knee pain
,
patellar tendinopathy
,
sports injuries
,
treatment
Patellar Tendon pain, also known as jumper's knee, is a painful condition most commonly seen in athlete's engaged in jumping
Optimizing Glut Activation During Exercise
Uncategorized
The glut muscle group, including the gluteus maximus and medius, are commonly weak among patients with lower quarter diagnoses including
Nordic Hamstring Exercise Shown to More Evenly Recruit Hamstring Muscles
general physical therapy
hamstring injury
,
hamstring strain
,
hamstring strengthening
Photo Credit: Jospt.org Hamstring injuries are a common sports medicine injury treated in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice. These injuries
Reducing Non Contact ACL Injuries
Knee Injuries
ACL injury
,
injury risk
,
prevention
Non contact ACL injuries remain one of the most common traumatic injuries encountered in sports medicine. The most common mechanism
What is the best way to reduce loading forces in runners?
Running Injuries
gait retraining
,
running injury
,
running mechanics
In our previous blog posts we have discussed the variety of interventions available to reduce the high injury rates seen
Should I add a lift in my running shoe to improve my symptoms?
Running Injuries
orthotics
,
running injury
One of the greatest misconceptions in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries is using interventions to create symmetry in the body
IT band rolling NOT shown to improve flexibility
general physical therapy
foam rolling
,
IT band syndrome
,
muscle pain
In a previous blog we wrote about why you should not spend your valuable exercise time rolling your iliiotibial (IT)
Patients Are Interrupted 11 Seconds Into Their Physician Visit
general physical therapy
subjective history
In today's healthcare environment, providers are asked to do more with less resources and time. One area frequently cut by
No Differences Found Between Operative and Non Operative Treatment of ACL Tears
Knee Injuries
ACL injury
,
rehab
ACL injuries continue to rise among our high school and collegiate athletes. In particular, among female athletes who are 6-8
America's Energy Crisis and Today's Physical Therapist
general physical therapy
exercise
,
obesity
The CDC reports 40% of American adults can be classified as obese. These individuals are at a significantly higher risk
Eating for Recovery After Injury
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.
Addition of dry needling improves the effectiveness of Physical Therapy treatments for knee arthritis
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,
Athletes With Hip Weakness Experience Twice As Many Ankle Sprains
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
Strength training focus optimizes recovery after total knee replacement
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
Is running volume or intensity more to blame for injury?
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
The Lesser Known Benefits of Exercise for Patients with Arthritis
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
Physical Therapy First Reduces Opioid use, ER visits, and Healthcare Costs in patients with low back pain
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
Will running worsen my knee arthritis?
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
Which yoga poses are best for shoulder stability?
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
Will my neck pain and MRI findings worsen with age?
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
Physical Therapy Improves Pain, Strength, and Function Among Patients with Full Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears
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
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