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A couple of things are known when reading the research on low back pain.  First, it is common with 9
Strength training is an essential part of an individual's weekly exercise program.  It's numerous benefits include reduced injury risk, increased
In our Boulder Physical Therapy practice we aim to help accelerate a patient's recovery by optimizing outcomes in fewer visits.
In my opinion, Physical Therapy patients are often under exercised and do not return to prior levels of activity due
Strength training in endurance athletes is an essential part of any injury prevention and conditioning program.  Our previous blogs have
The ankle plays a critical role in the ability of the knee to stay over the foot during functional tasks
Photo Credit: ssorkc.com1.  You have published a few articles on the utilization of strength and conditioning principles with Physical Therapy
Photo Credit: xterraplanet.com 1.  How has your career in endurance sports influenced your care of athletes at Colorado MultiSport?My career
Traction has a long history of utilization for patients with neck and back pain dating to ancient times.  A more
There is currently a lack of consensus on the "ideal' running form among running experts and researchers.  There are pros
Hip impingement, femoracetabular impingement, is a common source of pain for patients.  Much research is needed on this more recent
Overuse injuries to the upper and lower extremity tendons remains a common source of pain and lost activity for patients
Manual therapy or the passive movements of joints and tissues has been shown to be effective at reducing short term
Shoulder pain remains one of the most common reasons patients seek out care from both primary care physicians and Physical
photo credit: ptonice.com 1.  You have taken numerous continuing education courses in your career, how did the completion of the
Click here for our most recent guest blog post and Q and A with holdfasthealth.comhttp://holdfasthealth.com/2017/07/15/phsyical-therapist-jeff-ryg/ 
Photo Credit: dailycamera.com The Daily Camera newspaper is once again holding there annual awards for service providers in the Boulder
Photo Credit: regis.edu 1. What motivated you to pursue the CO APTA president position? - It presented as a natural
1.  What initially brought you into the sport of running?At the age of 10 when I was living in England
Squats remain one of the most effective exercises for strengthening the lower quarter and improving sports performance.  It also is
Photo Credit: jerrydurhampt.com 1. Why did you decide to pursue a career in Physical Therapy?After my 1st semester of college
Photo Credit: phoenixmanualtherapy.com1. What influenced your decision to start a private practice?The primary drive behind the decision to start a
Shoulder pain remains one of the most frequent reasons patients seek care from a Physical Therapist.  Although many diagnoses create
1. Can you tell us a little bit about what got you into triathlon?I swam in the summers as a