athletes, performance, prevention, running, Sports Performance, triathlon
As the triathlon off season carries forward into the Spring athletes should be focused on the evaluation, treatment, and/or prevention
Hip, Hip Injuries, hip osteoarthritis, imaging
Often in Physical Therapy we are asked if an image would help in our diagnosis or treatment of a patient's
athletes, mountain biking, performance, Sports Performance
The size of mountain bike wheels has undergone significant changes in the history of the sport. Currently the traditional diameter
Arthritis, back and leg pain, Exercise, Injury Treament, knee arthritis, low back pain, prevention, treatment
At Mend, we provide every patient with an individualized exercise program specific to their condition. These programs are focused
ACL Injury, athletes, Exercise, Knee Injuries, knee pain, skiing injury, sports injuries, surgery
In previous posts on ACL injuries we have discussed the rising incidence of knee injuries across multiple sports and events. As
athletes, knee pain, prevention, running, Running Injuries
The iliotibial band is a long track of fascia and connective tissue running from the lateral hip muscles including the
Arm Injuries, athletes, Manual Therapy, shoulder pain, treatment
Treatment of the thoracic spine utilizing joint mobilization or manipulation is a excellent treatment approach to accelerate the recovery of
Arthritis, athletes, Knee Injuries, knee pain, strengthening, stretching, treatment
Knee arthritis (knee OA) is the most common form of osteoarthritis and affects many individuals in middle to older age. This condition
Back Injuries, low back pain, Manual Therapy, strengthening, treatment
BackgroundSacroiliac (SI) joint pain is an less common source of low back pain but has a higher incidence pregnant and
Arm Injuries, MRI, rotator cuff tear, shoulder pain, strengthening, treatment
Despite having no symptoms, many of us will develop age-related changes in the musculoskeletal structures of our bodies, similar to
athletes, climbing, performance, sports injuries, Sports Performance
Rock climbing is one of the most popular outdoor sports in Boulder, Colorado. Often these athletes present to our Physical
athletes, Exercise, prevention, running, Running Injuries, sports injuries
Runners older than 50 years old have shown the greatest increase in participation rates among long distance runners. In a previous
athletes, back and leg pain, Exercise, low back pain, Physical Therapy, strengthening, treatment
The majority of people with lower quarter pain or symptoms will demonstrate altered coordination and communication between the nervous system
foam roller, Injury Treament, performance, stretching, treatment
I would imagine the foam roller is slowly taking the place of the exercise ball as the most common piece
ankle sprains, athletes, Foot and Ankle Injuries, Manual Therapy, prevention, treatment
My approach to treating ankle sprains has changed dramatically since I began working with athletes in the late 1990s. The
athletes, Exercise, performance, running, stretching
Our prior posts on dynamic warm ups have highlighted the benefits of these exercises on injury prevention and sports performance.
back and leg pain, knee arthritis, knee pain, low back pain, MRI
Our imaging technologies have made tremendous improvements in their ability to detect abnormalities in our body. These positive findings may
athletes, Exercise, prevention, strengthening, stretching
Eccentric exericise, where our muscles contract and lengthen, is an essential part of any exercise program. Its benefits of strength,
athletes, headaches, sports injuries
Concussion recognition and management has improved dramatically over the last decade. Coaches and Physical Therapists are able to both recognize
Arthritis, Exercise, knee arthritis, knee pain
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition in middle to older age and is a leading cause of pain and
achilles tendinopathy, athletes, Exercise, heel pain, orthotics, strengthening
Customized foot orthotics based off a clinical examination, plaster or foam cast have been utilized for decades in order to
athletes, back and leg pain, imaging, low back pain, MRI, prevention, sports injuries
We have previously written on low back pain and the dramatic rise in surgeries with this patient population, despite evidence
athletes, baseball, performance, softball, strengthening, Tennis
A common question we receive from young throwers and their parents is how to improve throwing velocity safely without undue
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William Osler, M.D., considered by many to be the father of modern medicine once said "listen to the patient he
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