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Choosing Physical Therapy First For Low Back Pain Saves $1500 Per Episode Of Care
general physical therapy
direct access
,
general physical therapy
,
health care costs
,
low back pain
,
neck pain
In previous blog posts, we have described the clinical and financial benefits of seeing a Physical Therapist first for treatment
Patients Who Seek Care from Physical Therapists Are Less Likely To Use Opiates
general physical therapy
general physical therapy
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health care costs
,
medication
,
neck pain
,
physical therapy
Some of the highest quality Physical Therapy research details the effectiveness of our profession treating patients with neck pain. Patients
Manual Therapy and Exercise Booster Sessions Improve Knee Arthritis Outcomes
Knee Injuries
knee arthritis
,
knee pain
,
manual therapy
Knee arthritis is a common and costly condition affecting many middle aged adults and is a leading cause of pain
Effectiveness of Physical Therapy for Sacroiliac (SI) Dysfunction
general physical therapy
low back pain
,
sacroiliac pain
,
SI dysfunction
,
spinal manipulation
There are few areas of Physical Therapy practice more controversial than the SI Joint. Disagreements exist among clinicians and researchers
Q and A with Boulder's Alpine Training Center Owner and Head Coach Connie Sciolino
Sports Performance
skiing
,
snowboarding
,
strength training
photo credit: thealpinetrainingcenter.com 1. What is your fitness background and how did it lead you to opening the Alpine Training
Are Patients and Clinicians Following The Evidence Before Back Surgery
general physical therapy
general physical therapy
,
low back pain
,
spinal surgery
,
treatment
We have written previously on the limitations of back surgery to reduce pain, disability, and improve function in patients with back
Hip and Knee Strengthening Most Effective For Patients With Knee Pain
Knee Injuries
exercise
,
knee pain
,
strengthening
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (pain on the front the knee and around knee cap) is the most common source of knee
Top 5 Tips All Runners Should Know To Reduce Their Injury Risk
Running Injuries
gait retraining
,
orthotics
,
running
,
running injury
,
shoe wear
,
strength training
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ accessibility, low equipment cost, and health benefits.
Relationship of Age and Rotator Cuff Repair Failure
Arm Injuries
rotator cuff tear
,
shoulder pain
,
shoulder surgery
Evidence demonstrates equal long term outcomes between Physical Therapy and surgery for non traumatic rotator cuff tears. Patient's most appropriate
Functional Screening Tests for Ankle Mobility
Uncategorized
Watch two videos below as Dr. Kristin Carpenter discusses functional screening movements we use in our Boulder Physical Therapy clinic
Dry Needling Improves Vertical Jump Performance
general physical therapy
,
Manual Therapy
dry needling
,
mobiity
,
muscle pain
Photo Credit: IJSPTDry needling is a commonly utilized Physical Therapy intervention which can effectively reduce pain, improve pain, and improved
Hamstring Training for Sprinters
sports injuries
hamstring injury
,
hamstring strengthening
,
injury prevention
,
sports injuries
Sprinting either in track or sport requires rapid, high force muscle contractions across the lower body. If the forces utilized
Strength Training to Reduce Injury Risk in Climbers
sports injuries
climbing
,
injury prevention
,
strength training
It is estimated up to 10 million Americans participate in either indoor or outdoor climbing activities. Research documents 4 to
Shoulder Blade Movement and The Development of Shoulder Pain
Arm Injuries
shoulder pain
,
weakness
Poor movements patterns at the shoulder blade (scapular dyskinesis) is quickly becoming the over pronation of the upper extremity. Although
Q and A with Boulder Running Athlete and Coach Neely Spence Gracey
Uncategorized
coaching
,
running
1.When did you know that you wanted to pursue running professionally?-I'm not sure there was ever a definitive moment that
Targeting Your Specific Core Needs to Prevent Low Back Pain
Sports Performance
low back pain
,
strengthening
A couple of things are known when reading the research on low back pain. First, it is common with 9
Comparing Muscle Forces During Lower Quarter Strength Training Exercises
Sports Performance
sports performance
,
strength training
Strength training is an essential part of an individual's weekly exercise program. It's numerous benefits include reduced injury risk, increased
Early Improvements in Low Back Pain Predict Long Term Improvements
general physical therapy
general physical therapy
,
low back pain
,
manual therapy
,
treatment
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we aim to help accelerate a patient's recovery by optimizing outcomes in fewer visits.
Q and A with Zach Long, PT, DPT, SCS
general physical therapy
coaching
,
strength training
,
weight training
In my opinion, Physical Therapy patients are often under exercised and do not return to prior levels of activity due
Core Strengthening Improves Running Times
Sports Performance
performance
,
running
,
strengthening
,
training
Strength training in endurance athletes is an essential part of any injury prevention and conditioning program. Our previous blogs have
Association Between Ankle Mobility and Knee Alignment
Knee Injuries
ankle mobility
,
knee pain
,
knee stability
The ankle plays a critical role in the ability of the knee to stay over the foot during functional tasks
Q and A with Dan Lorenz, PT, DPT, LAT, CSCS
general physical therapy
ACL
,
injury prevention
,
strengthening
Photo Credit: ssorkc.com1. You have published a few articles on the utilization of strength and conditioning principles with Physical Therapy
Q and A with Boulder Triathlete, Bike Fitter, and Exercise Physiologist Ryan Ignatz
Uncategorized
Photo Credit: xterraplanet.com 1. How has your career in endurance sports influenced your care of athletes at Colorado MultiSport?My career
Traction Use for Neck Pain
general physical therapy
arm pain
,
neck pain
,
traction
,
treatment
Traction has a long history of utilization for patients with neck and back pain dating to ancient times. A more
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