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Treating Knee Pain in Runners
athletes
,
gait retraining
,
knee pain
,
patellofemoral pain
,
running
,
Running Injuries
,
strengthening
gait retraining
,
knee pain
,
physical therapy treatments
,
running
As the snows melts many of us will return to the amazing Boulder trail system for our training runs. This
Mental Health and Its' Impact on Shoulder Function
Arm Injuries
,
imaging
,
MRI
,
rotator cuff tear
,
shoulder pain
rotator cuff tear
,
shoulder pain
,
surgery
"We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world."
Physical Therapy Treatments for Knee Pain
athletes
,
Knee Injuries
,
knee pain
,
patellofemoral pain
,
treatment
knee pain
,
Physical Therapy examination
,
treatment
The internet is excellent at providing information on a multitude of subjects, but the application of this information is limited
Evidence Does Not Support Knee Surgery for Meniscal Tears
health care costs
,
imaging
,
knee arthritis
,
Knee Injuries
,
knee pain
,
treatment
knee pain
,
meniscal tear
,
surgery
Tears in the meniscus, cartilage within our knees, can occur due to injury or degeneration attributed to the aging process.
Is my endurance training enough to build strength and muscle mass?
athletes
,
cycling
,
performance
,
running
,
sports injuries
,
Sports Performance
,
swimming
,
triathlon
endurance athletes
,
triathlon
Triathletes have no shortage of aerobic exercise each week as they train for all 3 components of their sport, but
Strength Training to Failure
athletes
,
Exercise
,
performance
,
Physical Therapy
,
strengthening
performance
,
strength
,
weight training
A common question we receive in clinic is how many repetitions should I perform of this strengthening exercise? Clearly, enough
Resistance Training the Aging Adult and Injury Prevention
Arthritis
,
Exercise
,
Injury Treament
,
knee arthritis
,
low back pain
,
strengthening
,
treatment
aging
,
prevention
,
strength training
There are few treatments more effective for the prevention and treatment of injuries and musculoskeletal conditions than resistance training. Unfortunately,
Sports Specialization and Injury Risk
athletes
,
baseball
,
basketball injury
,
prevention
,
shoulder pain
,
sports injuries
sports injury
,
sports specialization
,
training
With a changing in the seasons we also see a changing of the sports in our Boulder County student athletes.
Physical Therapy Reduces Need for Total Hip Replacement
Arthritis
,
Hip
,
Hip Injuries
,
hip osteoarthritis
,
hip pain
,
prevention
,
surgery
hip osteoarthritis
,
hip pain
,
physical therapy treatment
,
total hip replacement
Over 200,000 Americans undergo a total hip replacement often as a result of severe hip osteoarthritis. Patients who enter the
Dry Needling for Muscle Pain
dry needling
,
Injury Treament
,
treatment
dry needling
,
muscle pain
Dry Needling performed by licensed Physical Therapists is gaining momentum in clinics and research trials across the country. This intervention can
PT Visits in Physician Owned Practices Comes at a Cost
Arthritis
,
direct access
,
knee arthritis
,
knee pain
,
MD owned PT service
,
Physical Therapy
physician owned physical therapy practice
,
rehabilitation
Patients have a choice for where they attend Physical Therapy even if directed to a single PT practice by their
Strength Training's Impact on Swim Performance
athletes
,
performance
,
Sports Performance
,
strengthening
,
swimming
performance
,
strength training
,
swimming
In the last couple of weeks we have posted on the impact of strength training on endurance performance. Studies have
Foot Orthotics Impact on Running Economy
athletes
,
orthotics
,
running
,
Running Injuries
orthotics
,
running
The human foot is a remarkable structure of 26 bones and 30+ joints integral to both walking and running. The
Role of Vertical Forces on Running Injuries
athletes
,
gait retraining
,
running
,
Running Injuries
,
sports injuries
gait retraining
,
running injury
It is hard to find a runner who has not missed a training run or competition due to injury. Among
Does One Size Fit All in Physical Therapy?
back and leg pain
,
Exercise
,
low back pain
,
Manual Therapy
,
Physical Therapy
,
treatment
education
,
low back pain
,
treatment
In our fast paced, instant gratification world we want solutions to our problems the same day as their arrival. This
Chronic Injuries
Injury Treament
New data shows 1 in 2 Americans report at least one chronic medical condition affecting the musculoskeletal system. This number
Strength Training Improves Running Economy and Performance
athletes
,
performance
,
running
,
Running Injuries
,
strengthening
performance
,
running economy
,
strength training
This week we posted on the benefits of strength training on cycling performance. Specifically, how strength training improves our body's
Strength Training Improves Cycling Performance
athletes
,
cycling
,
performance
,
Sports Performance
,
strengthening
cycling
,
efficiency
,
performance
,
strength training
As we move towards the end of winter many Boulder cyclists are growing tired of the indoor hours on their
Sleep’s Impact On Endurance Performance
athletes
,
performance
,
recovery
,
running
,
Sports Performance
endurance athlete
,
recovery
,
sleep
Money and time are two finite resources affecting us each day. We struggle to meet the demands of family, work,
Effect of Fatigue on Stress Fracture Risk in Runners
athletes
,
gait retraining
,
Running Injuries
,
sports injuries
running injury
,
running mechanics
,
stress fracture
The tibia is the largest bone in our lower leg and absorbs the majority of weight bearing stresses during running.
Concussion Rates at Altitude
athletes
,
concussion
,
headaches
,
skiing injury
,
sports injuries
,
Sports Performance
concussion
,
skiing
,
snowboarding
Winter sports are in full spring in Colorado with many people taking their athletic pursuits outside. Skiing and snowboarding continue
Improving Running Economy to Improve Performance
athletes
,
gait retraining
,
performance
,
running
,
Running Injuries
performance
,
running
,
running economy
In running, performance is easily quantified as the fastest time over a given distance. The runners with the fastest times
Return to Professional Basketball after Surgery
ACL Injury
,
athletes
,
basketball injury
,
performance
,
Sports Performance
,
surgery
basketball
,
return to sport
,
surgery
“In life there are no guarantees” and this is certainly the case with return to sport after surgical procedures. Unfortunately,
Timing of Physical Therapy and Patient Outcomes
direct access
,
health care costs
,
Physical Therapy
,
Physical Therapy Exam
direct access
,
health care costs
,
physical therapy
Currently in the United States the majority of citizens can access their Physical Therapist without a prescription from their physician.
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