Knee Injuries
Post operative immobilization is often utilized after ACL surgery in an attempt to support the knee joint. The reasoning behind the
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Physical Therapists at Mend are both board certified in orthopedics and fellowship trained in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. Our prior
Hip Injuries
Dry needling is an effective Physical Therapy intervention for the treatment of muscle pain and injury. Our previous post described
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1. Can you tell us a little bit about what go you into running? After winning the district cross country championships,
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Dry needling performed by Physical Therapists has grown in popularity over the past 10 years among researchers, clinicians, and patients.
Sports Performance
Nutritional supplements are widely advertised with amazing health claims but few have been able to show true effects beyond placebo
Foot and Ankle Injuries
In our prior posts on heel pain and plantar fasciitis we described the growing evidence supporting the utilization of treatments
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Low back pain is the most common reason patients seek out the care of their primary care physician and Physical
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Our practice has grown tremendously over the last year, in large part due to the support of our friends and
Sports Performance
The benefits of proper hydration for human performance and recovery has long been established. Replacing fluid loss from metabolism, evaporation,
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Jenny DeSouchet is a lifelong runner and former CU Buff Cross Country/Track athlete interested in using her experiences to help
sports injuries
ACL injuries are becoming more common among both recreational and professional athletes. The majority of these athletes who sustain complete
Foot and Ankle Injuries
Ankle sprains remain one of the most common orthopedic injuries seen in both physician and Physical Therapy offices. The majority
Sports Performance
In our previous posts we discussed how patients and athletes can utilize strength training to both improve strength as well
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The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections continue to rise and outpace the medical research supporting
Running Injuries
In an attempt to reduce the high risk of running injuries, athletes are making changes to their strike patterns and
Sports Performance
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 is a common injury to the lower leg found in runners, jumping athletes, and sedentary individuals. In our
Foot and Ankle Injuries
In our previous posts, we have described the limitations of orthotics to correct lower leg alignment and treat foot and
Sports Performance
All of us will undergo a progressive loss of muscle mass as we age called sacropenia. The key modifying variable
Knee Injuries
Knee replacements are a common and effective solution for end state knee osteoarthritis. Post operative Physical Therapy helps accelerate the
Arm Injuries
Shoulder pain is the 2nd most common orthopedic reason patients seek out medical care behind low back pain. Shoulder pain
Running Injuries
In the examination of healthy or injured runners it is tempting to focus on an individual's leg alignment and posture.
Knee Injuries
In our prior posts on ACL injuries we have discussed the support in the medical literature for the conservative management
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