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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
No Benefit of Post Operative Bracing after ACL Surgery
Knee Injuries
ACL injury
,
bracing
Post operative immobilization is often utilized after ACL surgery in an attempt to support the knee joint. The reasoning behind the
Impact of Specialist Certification and Fellowship Training on Low Back Pain Outcomes
general physical therapy
fellowship training
,
low back pain
,
treatment
Physical Therapists at Mend are both board certified in orthopedics and fellowship trained in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. Our prior
Dry Needling versus Steroid Injection for Hip Pain
Hip Injuries
bursitis
,
dry needling
,
hip pain
,
treatment
Dry needling is an effective Physical Therapy intervention for the treatment of muscle pain and injury. Our previous post described
Q and A with Boulder Runner - Maor Tiyouri
Uncategorized
1. Can you tell us a little bit about what go you into running? After winning the district cross country championships,
Trigger Point Dry Needling for Muscle Pain
general physical therapy
dry needling
,
muscle pain
,
treatment
Dry needling performed by Physical Therapists has grown in popularity over the past 10 years among researchers, clinicians, and patients.
Vitamin D Supplementation and Muscle Strength
Sports Performance
strength
,
strength training
,
supplements
,
vitamin D
Nutritional supplements are widely advertised with amazing health claims but few have been able to show true effects beyond placebo
Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis
Foot and Ankle Injuries
exercise
,
heel pain
,
manual therapy
In our prior posts on heel pain and plantar fasciitis we described the growing evidence supporting the utilization of treatments
Treating the Hip in Patients with Low Back Pain
general physical therapy
hip
,
low back pain
,
manual therapy
Low back pain is the most common reason patients seek out the care of their primary care physician and Physical
MEND is MOVING
general physical therapy
Our practice has grown tremendously over the last year, in large part due to the support of our friends and
Prescribed vs. Self Selected Hydration and Cycling Performance
Sports Performance
cycling
,
hydration
,
performance
The benefits of proper hydration for human performance and recovery has long been established. Replacing fluid loss from metabolism, evaporation,
Q&A - Boulder Runner Jenny DeSouchet - Life, Sports Injuries, and Beating Usain Bolt
Uncategorized
Jenny DeSouchet is a lifelong runner and former CU Buff Cross Country/Track athlete interested in using her experiences to help
The Impact of Pre Operative Physical Therapy on ACL Recovery
sports injuries
ACL injury
,
knee injury
,
rehabilitation
,
sports injury
ACL injuries are becoming more common among both recreational and professional athletes. The majority of these athletes who sustain complete
Treatment and Prevention of Acute and Recurrent Ankle Sprains
Foot and Ankle Injuries
ankle sprains
,
balance
,
prevention
,
treatment
Ankle sprains remain one of the most common orthopedic injuries seen in both physician and Physical Therapy offices. The majority
Strength Training and Flexibility Gains in Professional Athletes
Sports Performance
flexibility
,
strengthening
,
stretching
In our previous posts we discussed how patients and athletes can utilize strength training to both improve strength as well
No Evidence to Support Use of Stem Cells for Tendon Injuries
general physical therapy
injections
,
stem cell injections
,
tendon pain
The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections continue to rise and outpace the medical research supporting
Biomechanics Changes Switching from Shoe to Barefoot Running
Running Injuries
barefoot running
,
running
,
running gait
In an attempt to reduce the high risk of running injuries, athletes are making changes to their strike patterns and
Strengthen YOur Lower Body for Upper Body Gains
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.
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