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Knee Injuries ACL surgery, ACL tear, knee pain, MCL tear, return to sport
The ACL is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee.  ACL tears are one of the most common sports
Exercise exercise, exercise prescription, mental health, strength training
I can remember reading the exercise literature over 20 years ago and learning the impact of mental imagery on strength
Exercise exercise, exercise prescription, weight training
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics cardio is king for many of our patients.  Although gaining
Exercise bone density, bone health, exercise, rucking, strength training, walking
Rucking, the straightforward yet powerful exercise of walking with a weighted backpack, combines the benefits of bone density health and
concussion, Uncategorized ACL injury, ankle sprain, balance, concussion
Concussions are a common injury with an estimated incidence of 600 cases each year for each 100,000 people.  Previous researchers
neck pain exercise, injury prevention, neck pain, strength training
Neck pain is a common condition affecting up to 80% of the population at some point in their lives.  Unfortunately,
Knee Injuries exercise, knee pain, meniscal tear, sports injuries, surgery
The meniscus are found on the inside and outside of each knee.  They provide cushion and stability between the two
Exercise exercise, exercise prescription, repetitions in reserve, strength training
Strength training participation is increasing as more and more Americans realize the health benefits of this form of exercise.  Current
Running Injuries injury risk, prevention, risk factor, running, running injuries
The running season may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean you should stop exercising. Though you might not be
Women's Health pelvic health, women's health
What is GSM? Genitourinary syndrome of menopause is a relatively new term that describes various signs and symptoms associated with
Knee Injuries eccentric exercise, exercise, knee injury, patellar
Patellar tendinopathy is a painful condition along the tendon below the knee cap commonly diagnosed in jumping or bounding athletes. 
Knee Injuries injection, patellar tendinopathy, PRP, tendon pain
Platelet Rich Plasma continues to gain in popularity for the treatment of a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.  Currently, the clinical
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Pelvic organ prolapse (or “POP”) occurs when the muscles and connective tissues that support pelvic organs weaken causing descent of
Back Injuries direct access, low back pain, physical therapy, treatment
In Colorado patients have direct access to their Physical Therapist and do not require a physician referral to begin treatment. 
sports injuries ACL, ACL injury, sports injuries, surgery
ACL injuries are one of the most common sports injuries seen in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy
Exercise bone density, exercise, osteopenia, osteoporosis, strength training
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we commonly receive questions on the benefits of exercise on
general physical therapy physical therapy, prognosis, treatment
Physical Therapy is an incredible profession allowing our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinicians to help patients achieve
cycling cycling, knee injury, knee pain, patellofemoral pain, treatment
Cycling is a very popular outdoor activity in Colorado and one of the most common reasons cyclists are seen at
Uncategorized biofeedback, exercise, male pelvic health, pelvic health
What is Biofeedback for the Pelvic Floor? Our Boulder and Lafayette clinics now offer surface EMG biofeedback for pelvic muscle
general physical therapy nutrition, physical therapy, supplements
Boulder is the healthiest place I have practiced as a Physical Therapist with a low prevalence of common chronic diagnoses,
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A Guide to Returning to Running After Knee Injury or Surgery A common question we receive from patients at our
Pelvic Health exercise, incontinence, kegels, pelvic health, pregnancy
A common question we discuss in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics regards Kegels.  First and foremost,
Pelvic Health aerobic exercise, erectile dysfunction, male pelvic health, pelvic health
A new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in October 2023 shows aerobic activity can be just as
Exercise balance, falls, hiking, injury prevention, prevention
Anyone who has participated in hiking in Colorado knows that it is difficult to trek anywhere without significant elevation change.