sports injuries
ACL injuries are on the rise with over 250,000 tears occurring each year. Thankfully many of these non contact injuries to
Knee Injuries
The lunge is a very common exercise to strength the lower quarter. I commonly use the exercise to address lower
Running Injuries
In our previous posts we have detailed many factors leading to high injury rates experienced among runners. In our Boulder
sports injuries
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we often see athletes who are dealing with a swimming related injury. Some of
Sports Performance
One of the most common questions we receive from patients in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice is "what should I
Sports Performance
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world due to its' caffeine content. Moderate caffeine consumption is
sports injuries
In prior posts, we have discussed the importance of hip strengthening among runners. There is a strong correlation between hip
sports injuries
In the last few years, research has been published challenging the commonly held belief that every ACL tear should have
Knee Injuries
In a previous post, we detailed the latest research on the importance of ankle mobility on knee mechanics. During weight
Sports Performance
It seems there is not much eccentric exercises cannot do between healing injured tissue, improving mobility and strength, and now
Running Injuries
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ accessibility, low equipment cost, and health benefits.
Running Injuries
Running remains one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ affordability, accessibility, and health benefits. The popularity
Sports Performance
Photo Credit: Rollrecovery.com The warm up is an essential element of any strength and endurance training session. Starting your workouts
sports injuries
Our prior posts on swimming have focused on the benefits of strength training and race pacing during a swim event.
sports injuries
In prior posts we have discussed the rising rates of ACL injuries among adolescent injuries. In particular, among females who
Sports Performance
The hamstrings are an essential component of the posterior chain of muscles stabilizing our back and legs. Despite the hamstring's
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Running is one of the most popular sports in Boulder, Colorado with many individuals taking advantage of our many trail
Sports Performance
Eccentric training involves a focused, slow muscle contraction in which the muscle lengthens. For example, as you lower a weight
Sports Performance
The deadlift remains one of the best exercises to target the posterior chain of muscles spanning from the shoulder to
Sports Performance
Most of us perform stretching and mobility as a complement to our endurance and strength training. Mobility work clearly has
Foot and Ankle Injuries
In previous posts we have discussed the association between our intrinsic (core) foot strength and foot function during walking and
Sports Performance
In a prior post we discussed the impact of sleep deprivation on athletic performance. As our schedules become busier we often
Sports Performance
The hamstrings are a group of 3 muscles running from the pelvis to the back of the knee. These muscles
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Photo Credit: radiopaedia.org Lumbar stenosis is a spinal condition where nerves are compressed by the bony canals in our spine. When
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