Injury Treament
New data shows 1 in 2 Americans report at least one chronic medical condition affecting the musculoskeletal system. This number
athletes, performance, running, Running Injuries, strengthening
This week we posted on the benefits of strength training on cycling performance. Specifically, how strength training improves our body's
athletes, cycling, performance, Sports Performance, strengthening
As we move towards the end of winter many Boulder cyclists are growing tired of the indoor hours on their
athletes, performance, recovery, running, Sports Performance
Money and time are two finite resources affecting us each day. We struggle to meet the demands of family, work,
athletes, gait retraining, Running Injuries, sports injuries
The tibia is the largest bone in our lower leg and absorbs the majority of weight bearing stresses during running.
athletes, concussion, headaches, skiing injury, sports injuries, Sports Performance
Winter sports are in full spring in Colorado with many people taking their athletic pursuits outside. Skiing and snowboarding continue
athletes, gait retraining, performance, running, Running Injuries
In running, performance is easily quantified as the fastest time over a given distance. The runners with the fastest times
ACL Injury, athletes, basketball injury, performance, Sports Performance, surgery
“In life there are no guarantees” and this is certainly the case with return to sport after surgical procedures. Unfortunately,
direct access, health care costs, Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy Exam
Currently in the United States the majority of citizens can access their Physical Therapist without a prescription from their physician.
ACL Injury, athletes, Knee Injuries, prevention, sports injuries
In our experience, a sub group of patients who have successfully returned to sports after an ACL injury continue to
ACL Injury, athletes, Exercise, Knee Injuries, knee pain, treatment
As ACL injuries continue to rise among professional and recreational athletes Physical Therapists will continue to rehabilitate these athletes in
Arthritis, Hip Injuries, hip osteoarthritis, hip pain, treatment
Currently, in the state of Colorado patients can access their Physical Therapist without a referral from another healthcare provider such
back and leg pain, Back Injuries, Exercise, prevention, strengthening, stretching
The 3 inevitable events in our society include death, taxes, and low back pain. Many of us will experience a
Exercise, headaches, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMJ/TMD)ProblemTMJ/TMD are a major cause of non dental jaw and facial pain. Approximately 18 million word days are
Exercise, Physical Therapy
The physical benefits of exercise including decreased risk of disease and death, as well as, improved strength, flexibility, balance, and
athletes, Knee Injuries, knee pain, performance, running, sports injuries
The step down test is an important Physical Therapy test to determine the ability of our athletes to stabilize their
Arthritis, athletes, running, Running Injuries
Last year an estimated 30 million people ran at least 50 days for exercise and health benefits (Running USA).
athletes, knee pain, prevention, running, Running Injuries, treatment
Running has increased in popularity over the last decade among both recreational and professional athletes. With this increase in popularity
achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, athletes, Foot and Ankle Injuries, heel pain, knee pain, stretching
Ankle mobility is essential for both daily walking tasks as well as higher level athletics and sports participation. In our
ACL Injury, athletes, Knee Injuries, knee pain, prevention, sports injuries, strengthening
In prior posts we have documented the impact of ACL injuries on our athletes. Unfortunately, these injuries are becoming more
athletes, Hip, Hip Injuries, hip pain, imaging, running, treatment, trochanteric bursitis
Patients with outer hip, lateral, pain have previously been diagnosed with trochanteric bursitis indicating the fluid filled sack between our
athletes, Foot and Ankle Injuries, heel pain, running
Plantar Fasciitis is a common overuse condition affecting many runners in Boulder. Authors report it is the 3rd most common
ankle sprains, athletes, Foot and Ankle Injuries, football, prevention
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries and one of the most common we encounter at Mend Physical
knee pain, patellofemoral pain, performance, Sports Performance, strengthening
The squat may be one of the best exercises for the development of strength and mobility through the lower quarter
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