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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.
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
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
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
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
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Photo Credit: xterraplanet.com 1.  How has your career in endurance sports influenced your care of athletes at Colorado MultiSport?My career
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
Running Injuries gait retraining, running, running injury
There is currently a lack of consensus on the "ideal' running form among running experts and researchers.  There are pros
Hip Injuries FAI, hip pain, impingement, surgery
Hip impingement, femoracetabular impingement, is a common source of pain for patients.  Much research is needed on this more recent
general physical therapy injections, PRP, tendon pain
Overuse injuries to the upper and lower extremity tendons remains a common source of pain and lost activity for patients
Foot and Ankle Injuries heel pain, manual therapy, plantar fasciitis
Manual therapy or the passive movements of joints and tissues has been shown to be effective at reducing short term
Arm Injuries impingement, manual therapy, shoulder pain, strengthening
Shoulder pain remains one of the most common reasons patients seek out care from both primary care physicians and Physical
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photo credit: ptonice.com 1.  You have taken numerous continuing education courses in your career, how did the completion of the
general physical therapy running, running injury, strength training
Click here for our most recent guest blog post and Q and A with holdfasthealth.comhttp://holdfasthealth.com/2017/07/15/phsyical-therapist-jeff-ryg/ 
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Photo Credit: dailycamera.com The Daily Camera newspaper is once again holding there annual awards for service providers in the Boulder
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Photo Credit: regis.edu 1. What motivated you to pursue the CO APTA president position? - It presented as a natural
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1.  What initially brought you into the sport of running?At the age of 10 when I was living in England
Sports Performance low back pain, squatting, weight training
Squats remain one of the most effective exercises for strengthening the lower quarter and improving sports performance.  It also is
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Photo Credit: jerrydurhampt.com 1. Why did you decide to pursue a career in Physical Therapy?After my 1st semester of college
general physical therapy fellowship training, manual therapy
Photo Credit: phoenixmanualtherapy.com1. What influenced your decision to start a private practice?The primary drive behind the decision to start a
Arm Injuries exercise, shoulder pain, strengthening, tendon pain
Shoulder pain remains one of the most frequent reasons patients seek care from a Physical Therapist.  Although many diagnoses create
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1. Can you tell us a little bit about what got you into triathlon?I swam in the summers as a
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1.  How did you get involved with triathlon?I sort of tripped into triathlon sideways. I came from a swimming background.
Arm Injuries shoulder pain, shoulder surgery, throwing injury
In previous blogs we have written on the recent research documenting the lack of differences between sham surgery and surgery