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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
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
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
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. 
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
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Watch two videos below as Dr. Kristin Carpenter discusses functional screening movements we use in our Boulder Physical Therapy clinic
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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