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Cost Effectiveness of Physical Therapy With or WIthout Primary Care
direct access
,
health care costs
direct access
,
health care costs
Health care costs have continued to outpace inflation each year. Our previous posts have detailed the cost savings associated with
Does Running Cause Knee Osteoarthritis?
Arthritis
,
knee pain
,
running
knee arthritis
,
knee injury
,
running
Knee arthritis is a common condition among older adults leading to increased knee pain and decreased participation in recreational and sporting
Risk Factors for Shin Splints and IT Band Pain
IT band syndrome
,
knee pain
,
running
IT band syndrome
,
knee pain
,
running injury
,
shin splints
As we move towards the middle of summer many runners have experienced an increase in overuse injuries in their legs.
Return to Play after Achilles Tendon Rupture
achilles tendinopathy
,
athletes
,
recovery
,
surgery
achilles tendon rupture
,
return to sport
,
surgery
Achilles tendon ruptures mainly occurs in middle aged adults, males > females, participating in sports with high levels of jumping
Reducing ACL Reinjury Risk
ACL Injury
,
athletes
,
sports injuries
,
surgery
ACL injury
,
rehabilitation
,
return to sport
Athletes often return to sports around 6-9 months after ACL reconstruction and Physical Therapy. In a previous ACL post we
Cost Effectiveness of Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain
back and leg pain
,
direct access
,
health care costs
,
low back pain
,
treatment
health care costs
,
low back pain
Low back pain continues to affect many Americans leading to pain, loss of function, missed work days, and higher health
Risk Factors for Knee Injuries in Adolescents and Teenagers
athletes
,
knee pain
,
prevention
,
sports injuries
adolescents
,
injury risk
,
knee injury
,
prevention
The knee is one of most commonly injured areas among our Boulder County student athletes. Injuries range from the traumatic
Hyaluronic Acid vs. Corticosteroid for Knee Osteoarthritis
Arthritis
,
health care costs
,
injection
,
knee arthritis
hyaluronic acid
,
injections
,
knee osteoarthritis
Knee Osteoarthritis is a common condition affecting many middle aged adults which leads to pain, loss of range of motion,
Accuracy of Self Reported Foot Strike Patterns
gait retraining
,
running
foot strike
,
running injury
,
running mechanics
The analysis and implementation of different foot strike patterns among runners has grown over the last 10 years. Changes in
Does Physical Activity Improve after a Total Knee or Hip Replacement?
Arthritis
,
hip osteoarthritis
,
hip pain
,
knee arthritis
,
knee pain
,
surgery
knee replacement
,
physical activity
,
total hip replacement
Total knee and hip replacements are among the fastest growing surgeries in our country. Physical Therapy remains the first line
Ankle Mobility and Achilles Tendon Injury
achilles tendinopathy
,
running
,
stretching
achilles tendinitis
,
achilles tendinopathy
,
ankle mobility
The achilles tendon is a strong, durable structure capable of absorbing and producing large loads as we walk, hike, and
Imaging's Role in Youth Baseball
athletes
,
baseball
,
elbow pain
,
imaging
,
sports injuries
,
treatment
baseball
,
elbow pain
,
MRI
,
throwing injury
In our previous blog posts we have written on the limitations of MRI for many injuries and conditions. In general,
High Intensity Interval Training Improves Endurance Performance
athletes
,
performance
,
running
,
triathlon
performance
,
training
,
triathlon
Among Boulder endurance athletes many training variables are utilized to promote beneficial adaptations within our bodies. These adaptations to the
Compression Garment's Impact on Running Recovery and Performance
athletes
,
performance
,
recovery
,
running
compression garments
,
recovery
,
running
Compression garments including shorts, tights, and socks have gained in popularity among both amateur and professional runners. Manufacturers and athletes
Increased Achilles Tendon Loading In Treadmill Running
achilles tendinopathy
,
athletes
,
running
achilles tendinitis
,
running
,
treadmill running
The treadmill remains a necessary evil when completing run training allowing athletes to escape inclement weather to complete their workouts.
Injury Rates Between Barefoot and Shoe Runners
Running Injuries
The popularity of barefoot running, with or without the use of minimalist shoes, has grown since the publication of the
Should I Perform This Exercise On Both Sides?
Injury Treament
crutches
,
exercise
,
immobilzation
At Mend we provide many treatments to our Boulder Physical Therapy patients, but strength training is the common treatment between
Biomechanics and Stresses of Baseball Pitches
sports injuries
arm injuries
,
baseball
,
pitching
As we move through the Spring and into Summer many of our Boulder youth athletes are into their competitive baseball
Sports Specialization in Kids
sports injuries
baseball
,
sports specialization
In our Physical Therapy practice, we continue to see early sports specialization in our youth athletes (pre pubescent). These athletes focus
Physical Therapy Gait Retraining Reduces Knee Pain In Runners
Running Injuries
gait retraining
,
running
,
running mechanics
In our Boulder Physical Therapy Practice, gait retraining is an effective intervention to reduce the abnormal forces which perpetuate many overuse
Prevalence of Injury and Illnesses During Ultra-marathon Running
Running Injuries
injury
,
running
,
ultra running
Over the last 5-10 years ultra marathon running has grown in popularity with pavement and trail races popping up throughout
Swim Pacing's Impact on Triathlon Performance
Sports Performance
performance
,
swimming
,
triathlon
Swimming is the opening leg of the triathlon race and many athletes utilize this leg to establish position for the
Resolution of Lumbar Disk Herniation Without Surgery
back and leg pain
,
Back Injuries
,
low back pain
,
MRI
low back pain
,
lumbar radiculopathy
,
MRI
,
physical thearpy
Physical Therapy remains the first line treatment for lumbar disk injuries due to its' non invasive nature and clinical effectiveness.
ACL Reconstruction in Older Athletes
ACL Injury
,
athletes
,
Knee Injuries
,
knee pain
,
recovery
ACL injury
,
older adults
ACL injuries are on the rise across the United States as more individuals participate in athletic activities. As described in
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