sports injuries
In our prior posts on injury prevention in sports we have highlighted the importance of training volume management, balance training,
Knee Injuries
Knee arthritis is a common, costly condition affecting a large percentage of middle aged and older adults. Physical Therapy remains the
Sports Performance
Triathlon athletes have varying distances to compete in from shorter sprint races to longer Ironman distance events. As the events
ACL Injury, Physical Therapy
In our previous posts we have detailed the risk factors for ACL injury and the effectiveness of Physical Therapy to
Running Injuries
In our previous posts on running shoes we have described the limitations of orthotics and shoe wear to alter foot,
Exercise, prevention, Sports Performance
Colorado remains one of the fittest states in the Colorado with low rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other
Foot and Ankle Injuries, orthotics, running, Running Injury
The use of foot orthotics are commonly prescribed for many lower quarter conditions including running injuries, foot and ankle pain, and
golf, Sports Performance, strengthening
The golf swing involves movement from our feet through our hands as we accelerate the club head through the ball.
Sports Performance, stretching
Foam Rolling is gaining in popularity due to its ability to accelerate recovery, treat sore and painful muscles, and improve flexibility.
athletes, cycling, knee pain, sports injuries, treatment
Cycling is one of the most popular outdoor activities in Boulder. Cyclists we encounter in our Boulder Physical Therapy practice
knee arthritis, knee pain, Physical Therapy, surgery
Last year over 500,000 thousand arthroscopic knee surgeries (scopes) were performed in the Unites States making it one of the
neck and arm pain, shoulder pain, strengthening
The standing row is an excellent exercise to develop strength and stability in the upper back, shoulder, and arms. In
Back Injuries, general physical therapy, health care costs, Physical Therapy, treatment
As healthcare costs continue to rise, all stakeholders (patients, providers, and payers) are looking for ways to reduce costs associated
shoulder pain, strengthening
Shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal problem and one of the top reasons patients seek care from their primary care physician.
running, Running Injuries
The selection of running shoes continues to be a controversial topic in the sport. Arguments are heard from both sides
Exercise, Foot and Ankle Injuries, heel pain, orthotics, strengthening
In our previous posts we have documented the weakness and atrophy of the foot's "core" muscles among patients with heel
medication, recovery, strengthening
Non Steroid Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen are the most common drugs listed on our patients intake paperwork.
athletes, Exercise, strengthening
Resistance training is an essential part of any training program due to its' ability to reduce injury risk and improve
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
IT band syndrome, knee pain, running
As we move towards the middle of summer many runners have experienced an increase in overuse injuries in their legs.
achilles tendinopathy, athletes, recovery, surgery
Achilles tendon ruptures mainly occurs in middle aged adults, males > females, participating in sports with high levels of jumping
ACL Injury, athletes, sports injuries, surgery
Athletes often return to sports around 6-9 months after ACL reconstruction and Physical Therapy. In a previous ACL post we
back and leg pain, direct access, health care costs, low back pain, treatment
Low back pain continues to affect many Americans leading to pain, loss of function, missed work days, and higher health
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