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Pelvic Health constipation, pelvic floor, pelvic health
Findings in a new study are now more than ever clearly defining the link between the brain and the gut
Pelvic Health constipation, pelvic floor, pelvic health
As many as 50% of people with chronic constipation have pelvic floor dysfunction. This dysfunction is commonly diagnosed as “pelvic
Running Injuries overuse injury, running, running injuries, running injury, shoe wear, training
In our Lafayette Physical Therapy and Boulder Physical Therapy clinics we commonly examine and treat runners with overuse injuries. The
Running Injuries exercise, knee athritis, running
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we commonly are asked the question on the link between
Exercise CrossFit, exercise, exercise prescription, squatting, strength training
The squat is one of the most commonly prescribed exercises in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practice.
Pelvic Health CrossFit, exercise during pregnancy, pelvic floor strengthening, pelvic health, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain
As pelvic health physical therapists, we see CrossFit athletes for various reasons at our Boulder and Lafayette clinics. CrossFit is
Uncategorized imaging, MRI, rotator cuff tear, shoulder pain
There is an old saying in medicine “the difference between pathology and pain is the patient”. In our Boulder Physical
Foot and Ankle Injuries gait retraining, running, running injuries, tarsal tunnel
Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is a condition that results from compression or entrapment of the posterior tibial nerve within the
Exercise exercise, flexibility, mobility, stretching
Most patients and clients in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics are looking to regain mobility. Lost
Pelvic Health kegels, male pelvic health, pelvic health, women's health
Quick answer: NO. Often what is seen clinically in those who experience urine leakage with something like walking, running, or
climbing rock climbing
Carpal tunnel syndrome is common among rock climbers due to the repetitive stress that climbers put on their wrists and
low back pain direct access, low back pain
Low back pain continues to affect many Americans leading to pain, loss of function, missed work days, and higher health care
Pelvic Health pelvic floor, pelvic health
By now, you’ve probably heard of the “pelvic floor” as it is becoming a household term, but are you aware
Exercise aerobic exercise, depression, exercise, mental health
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions affecting Americans. Multiple treatment interventions can be utilized in the
general physical therapy collagen, exercise, sports injuries, supplements
Supplements in general have fallen fall short of expectations with very few demonstrating any significant benefit beyond placebo. One of
Running Injuries gait retraining, running, running injury, running mechanics
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we are often asked about cadence by our running clients
Exercise CrossFit, exercise, exercise prescription, squatting
Squats are an integral part of lower body strength training and Physical Therapy from injury or surgery. At our Boulder
Pelvic Health male pelvic health, overactive bladder, pelvic health, women's health
Patients coming to pelvic health physical therapy often have abnormalities with the bladder or bowel habits. And often, if these
Exercise aerobic exercise, interval training
High intensity or vigorous aerobic exercise is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise due to its’ impact on
Running Injuries injury prevention, running injuries, running injury, strength training
Running related injuries are common and up to 90% of runners report an injury which limits their ability to train
climbing ankle sprain, rock climbing, Rock Climbing Ankle Pain
Ankle sprains are the most common traumatic injuries among rock climbers (Jones et al, 2016) and are one of the
general physical therapy exercise prescription, flexibility, mobility, strength training
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we are often trying to improve as many impairments as
general physical therapy cardiovascular disease, health risks, obesity, sitting
Allied health providers including Physical Therapists in our Boulder and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics continue to research interventions to improve