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Sport Injuries Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Running, Strength Training
In prior posts, we have discussed the importance of hip strengthening among runners.  There is a strong correlation between hip
Sport Injuries ACL, Physical Therapy, Treatment Options
In the last few years, research has been published challenging the commonly held belief that every ACL tear should have
Conditions Ankle Pain, Knee Pain, Mobility
In a previous post, we detailed the latest research on the importance of ankle mobility on knee mechanics.  During weight
Health & Performance Exercise, Sports Performance, Strength Training
It seems there is not much eccentric exercises cannot do between healing injured tissue, improving mobility and strength, and now
Sport Injuries Exercise, Injury Prevention, Running, Strength Training
Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ accessibility, low equipment cost, and health benefits. 
Sport Injuries Injury Prevention, Running, Treatment Options
Running remains one of the most popular forms of exercise due to its’ affordability, accessibility, and health benefits.  The popularity
Health & Performance Recovery, Stretching
Photo Credit: Rollrecovery.com The warm up is an essential element of any strength and endurance training session.  Starting your workouts
Sport Injuries Shoulder Pain, Sports Performance
Our prior posts on swimming have focused on the benefits of strength training and race pacing during a swim event.
Sport Injuries ACL, Injury Prevention, Knee Pain
In prior posts we have discussed the rising rates of ACL injuries among adolescent injuries.  In particular, among females who
Health & Performance Exercise, Strength Training
The hamstrings are an essential component of the posterior chain of muscles stabilizing our back and legs.  Despite the hamstring's
Health & Performance Running, Sports Performance
Running is one of the most popular sports in Boulder, Colorado with many individuals taking advantage of our many trail
Health & Performance Exercise, Strength Training
Eccentric training involves a focused, slow muscle contraction in which the muscle lengthens.  For example, as you lower a weight
Health & Performance Strength Training
The deadlift remains one of the best exercises to target the posterior chain of muscles spanning from the shoulder to
Health & Performance Mobility, Stretching
Most of us perform stretching and mobility as a complement to our endurance and strength training.  Mobility work clearly has
Conditions Strength Training
In previous posts we have discussed the association between our intrinsic (core) foot strength and foot function during walking and
Health & Performance Exercise, Strength Training
In a prior post we discussed the impact of sleep deprivation on athletic performance.  As our schedules become busier we often
Health & Performance Exercise, Strength Training
The hamstrings are a group of 3 muscles running from the pelvis to the back of the knee.  These muscles
Treatments
Photo Credit: radiopaedia.org Lumbar stenosis is a spinal condition where nerves are compressed by the bony canals in our spine.  When
Sport Injuries Injury Prevention, Stretching
In our prior posts on injury prevention in sports we have highlighted the importance of training volume management, balance training,
Conditions Knee Pain, Physical Therapy, Strength Training, Treatment Options
Knee arthritis is a common, costly condition affecting a large percentage of middle aged and older adults.  Physical Therapy remains the
Health & Performance Running, Sports Performance
Triathlon athletes have varying distances to compete in from shorter sprint races to longer Ironman distance events.  As the events
Sport Injuries ACL, Rehabilitation
In our previous posts we have detailed the risk factors for ACL injury and the effectiveness of Physical Therapy to
Sport Injuries Running
In our previous posts on running shoes we have described the limitations of orthotics and shoe wear to alter foot,
Health & Performance Exercise
Colorado remains one of the fittest states in the Colorado with low rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and other