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1.  How did you get involved with triathlon?I sort of tripped into triathlon sideways. I came from a swimming background.
In previous blogs we have written on the recent research documenting the lack of differences between sham surgery and surgery
Hamstring strains or pulls are a common injury among acceleration sports including rugby, soccer, and sprinting.  Our previous blogs have
The squat remains one the best overall exercises for strength development in both healthy and injured patients.  Squatting strength has
The shoulder blade and upper arm bone move together to produce a variety of arm and hand movements essential for
Running remains one of our country's most popular forms of exercise.  This is no more evident than here in Boulder
Shoulder pain remains one of the most common reasons patients seek out the care of both their primary care physician
Many athletes enjoy a cold beer or drink after a long workout or on the weekend after a long work/training
Photo Credit: Ramser1Photo.com 1.     How did you initially get involved in triathlon as a competitor?I was a freshman at the
Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition leading to pain and disability among many middle and older aged adults.  While Physical
The role of ankle mobility on injury risk and performance has been previously described in our prior blog posts.  These
PHOTO CREDIT: Alan Torres @ATV Photography 1. Can you tell us a little bit about what got you into triathlon?I
Patellofemoral pain, commonly referred to as runner's knee, is one of the most common reasons patients seek care in Physical
After any knee surgery, the quadricep muscle group becomes difficult to contract and recruit.  These inhibition or impairment is usually
Low back pain continues to be a common source of pain, loss of function, and in some cases disability.  A
The functional movement screen was designed to screen athletes and individuals on both upper and lower body movement tasks in
Low back pain is the second most common reason patients seek care from their primary care physician.  In addition, it
We written many blog posts on ACL injuries as they continue to be a risk to our youth and amateur
Spinal manipulation is one of the oldest treatments in recorded history and is presented utilized by multiple professions including Physical
We have written about running benefits on our mental, emotional, and physical health in previous blog posts.  Consistent physical activity
Our previous posts have documented the success of Physical Therapy treatments on sciatica, radiating pain down the back of leg,
We have previously written on the effectiveness of foam rolling as a warm up or cool down technique, as well
Photo Credit: charlieweingroff.com In our prior posts we have described the injury risks associated with athletic activities.  There will always
Our prior posts have documented some of the research supporting the use of caffeine in both strength training and endurance