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Sports Performance strength, strength training
The benefits of strength or resistance training are numerous including increased quality of life, reduce injury risk, and increased performance.
Foot and Ankle Injuries achilles tendinopathy, prevention, risk factor
Achilles Tendinopathy is a common injury to the lower leg found in runners, jumping athletes, and sedentary individuals.  In our
Foot and Ankle Injuries balance, foot and ankle, orthotics, strengthening
In our previous posts, we have described the limitations of orthotics  to correct lower leg alignment and treat foot and
Sports Performance elderly, older adults, sacropenia, weight training
All of us will undergo a progressive loss of muscle mass as we age called sacropenia.  The key modifying variable
Knee Injuries knee arthritis, knee pain, knee replacement, physical therapy
Knee replacements are a common and effective solution for end state knee osteoarthritis.  Post operative Physical Therapy helps accelerate the
Arm Injuries arm injuries, mobility, posture, range of motion, shoulder pain
Shoulder pain is the 2nd most common orthopedic reason patients seek out medical care behind low back pain.  Shoulder pain
Running Injuries alignment, injury risk, posture, running injury
In the examination of healthy or injured runners it is tempting to focus on an individual's leg alignment and posture.
Knee Injuries ACL injury, knee injuries, physical therapy, surgery
In our prior posts on ACL injuries we have discussed the support in the medical literature for the conservative management
sports injuries foam rolling, IT band syndrome, mobility, sports injuries, stretching
Photo Credit: cyclingweekly.com In a prior post we discussed the prevention, treatment, and prognosis for iliotibial band syndrome.  The iliotibial
sports injuries ACL injury, rehabilitation
ACL injuries are on the rise with over 250,000 tears occurring each year.  Thankfully many of these non contact injuries to
Knee Injuries exercise, knee pain, strengthening
The lunge is a very common exercise to strength the lower quarter.  I commonly use the exercise to address lower
Running Injuries gait retraining, knee pain, running
In our previous posts we have detailed many factors leading to high injury rates experienced among runners.  In our Boulder
sports injuries exercise, injury prevention, strengthening, swimming
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we often see athletes who are dealing with a swimming related injury.  Some of
Sports Performance aerobic exercise, aerobic exericse, resistance training, strength training
One of the most common questions we receive from patients in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice is "what should I
Sports Performance caffeine, performance, strength training
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world due to its' caffeine content.  Moderate caffeine consumption is
sports injuries knee pain, running injury, strength
In prior posts, we have discussed the importance of hip strengthening among runners.  There is a strong correlation between hip
sports injuries ACL injury, physical therapy
In the last few years, research has been published challenging the commonly held belief that every ACL tear should have
Knee Injuries ankle mobility, knee injuries, knee pain, knee stability
In a previous post, we detailed the latest research on the importance of ankle mobility on knee mechanics.  During weight
Sports Performance eccentric exercise, muscle growth, sports performance, strength training
It seems there is not much eccentric exercises cannot do between healing injured tissue, improving mobility and strength, and now
Running Injuries injury prevention, running, strength training
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ accessibility, low equipment cost, and health benefits. 
Running Injuries hamstring injury, prevention, running, treatment
Running remains one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ affordability, accessibility, and health benefits.  The popularity
Sports Performance cool down, dynamic warm up, foam roller, recovery
Photo Credit: Rollrecovery.com The warm up is an essential element of any strength and endurance training session.  Starting your workouts
sports injuries fatigue, performance, shoulder pain, swimming
Our prior posts on swimming have focused on the benefits of strength training and race pacing during a swim event.
sports injuries ACL injury, risk prevention
In prior posts we have discussed the rising rates of ACL injuries among adolescent injuries.  In particular, among females who