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Sham Surgery vs. Labral Repair for SLAP Tears
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
Reducing Hamstring Strains in Sprinters
sports injuries
hamstring injury
,
hamstring strengthening
,
prevention
Hamstring strains or pulls are a common injury among acceleration sports including rugby, soccer, and sprinting. Our previous blogs have
Muscle Recruitment Between Full and Partial Back Squat
Sports Performance
squatting
,
strength training
The squat remains one the best overall exercises for strength development in both healthy and injured patients. Squatting strength has
Shoulder Blade Mechanics and Shoulder Pain
Arm Injuries
biomechanics
,
shoulder pain
,
strength
The shoulder blade and upper arm bone move together to produce a variety of arm and hand movements essential for
Running Volume's Impact on Knee Arthritis
Running Injuries
injury risk
,
knee arthritis
,
knee pain
,
running
Running remains one of our country's most popular forms of exercise. This is no more evident than here in Boulder
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) versus Exercise for Shoulder Pain
Arm Injuries
injection
,
PRP
,
shoulder pain
,
strengthening
Shoulder pain remains one of the most common reasons patients seek out the care of both their primary care physician
Alcohol's Impact on Performance and Recovery
Sports Performance
alcohol
,
drinking
,
injury risk
,
performacne
,
recovery
Many athletes enjoy a cold beer or drink after a long workout or on the weekend after a long work/training
Q and A with Boulder Triathlete and Coach Michael Lovato
Sports Performance
injury prevention
,
training
,
triathlon
Photo Credit: Ramser1Photo.com 1. How did you initially get involved in triathlon as a competitor?I was a freshman at the
Knee Osteoarthritis and Arthroscopic Surgery
Knee Injuries
knee arthritis
,
knee pain
,
physical therapy
,
surgery
Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition leading to pain and disability among many middle and older aged adults. While Physical
Utilizing the Squat to Screen for Ankle Mobility
general physical therapy
ankle mobility
,
mobility
,
range of motion
,
squatting
The role of ankle mobility on injury risk and performance has been previously described in our prior blog posts. These
Q and A with Boulder Professional Triathlete Nicole Valentine
Sports Performance
nutrition
,
recovery
,
sports performance
,
training
,
triathlon
PHOTO CREDIT: Alan Torres @ATV Photography 1. Can you tell us a little bit about what got you into triathlon?I
Education, Gait Retraining, or Exercise for Management of Runners with Knee Pain
Running Injuries
gait retraining
,
knee pain
,
patellofemoral pain
,
running
Patellofemoral pain, commonly referred to as runner's knee, is one of the most common reasons patients seek care in Physical
Knee Joint Mobilizations Improve Quadricep Strength After ACL Surgery
Knee Injuries
ACL injury
,
manual therapy
,
rehabilitation
After any knee surgery, the quadricep muscle group becomes difficult to contract and recruit. These inhibition or impairment is usually
Running Strengthens The Spine's Intervertebral Disc
Running Injuries
exercise
,
low back pain
,
lumbar disc injury
,
running
Low back pain continues to be a common source of pain, loss of function, and in some cases disability. A
Evidence Supports Not Using FMS To Predict Future Injury
sports injuries
injury risk
,
prevention
,
sports injury
The functional movement screen was designed to screen athletes and individuals on both upper and lower body movement tasks in
Cost Effectiveness of Low Back Pain Interventions
general physical therapy
exercise
,
health care costs
,
low back pain
,
spinal manipulation
Low back pain is the second most common reason patients seek care from their primary care physician. In addition, it
ACL Risk and Re Injury with Return to Sport
Knee Injuries
ACL injury
,
knee injury
,
rehabilitation
,
return to sport
We written many blog posts on ACL injuries as they continue to be a risk to our youth and amateur
Spinal Manipulation for Low Back Pain
general physical therapy
low back pain
,
manual therapy
,
spinal manipulation
Spinal manipulation is one of the oldest treatments in recorded history and is presented utilized by multiple professions including Physical
Running and Longevity
general physical therapy
disease risk
,
general physical therapy
,
heart disease
,
running
We have written about running benefits on our mental, emotional, and physical health in previous blog posts. Consistent physical activity
Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs for Sciatica
Back Injuries
leg pain
,
low back pain
,
NSAIDs
,
sciatica
Our previous posts have documented the success of Physical Therapy treatments on sciatica, radiating pain down the back of leg,
Foam Rolling and Circulation Changes
Sports Performance
circulation
,
flexibility
,
foam rolling
,
stretching
We have previously written on the effectiveness of foam rolling as a warm up or cool down technique, as well
Strength and Balance Asymmetries Predict Future Athletic Injury
sports injuries
injury prevention
,
sports injuries
,
star balance excursion test
Photo Credit: charlieweingroff.com In our prior posts we have described the injury risks associated with athletic activities. There will always
Caffeine's Impact on Recovery After Cycling
Sports Performance
caffeine
,
cycling
,
performance
Our prior posts have documented some of the research supporting the use of caffeine in both strength training and endurance
Impact of Running Shoe Wear on Running Economy
Running Injuries
running
,
running economy
,
shoe wear
In prior posts we have described the importance of running economy. Runners with improved economy, similar to miles per gallon
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