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Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears are a common cause of hip pain.  Commonly symptoms are felt along the front
Achilles tendon pain, previously called achilles tendinitis and now called achilles tendinopathy, is a common condition in both sedentary, active,
Researchers have estimated the incidence of dementia, and its' most common form Alzheimer's disease, will double approximately every 20 years. 
High intensity interval training involves alternating between short duration bouts of vigorous and moderate intensities of exercise.  The cumulative total
One of the most challenging populations for any exercise professional is women entering the perimenopausal or menopausal phases of life
Our brains can be our best or worst training partner.  In our previous blogs we have written about how our
By: Erica Tran, PT, DPT, OCS Athletes practice "just in case" (JIC) peeing before workouts to avoid bathroom breaks during
By Lucas Glomb, PT, DPT, OCS At our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy offices, return to sport training
Studies have found that training at higher intensities can be more beneficial for bone health and gaining strength than working
Meet Sarah, a new mom grappling with the challenges of her evolving sex life. Like many new parents, she finds
Muscle strains and tendinopathies are common injuries we treat in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics. Common
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports, especially among recreational athletes. While it’s a great way to stay active, the
A common question we receive in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices is in regards to the
The practice is proud to offer M Powered, where patients get to work with certified trainers in a private gym
Over 350,000 total hip replacements are performed in our country each year.  Most commonly these surgeries are performed to improve
A recent question we received in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices was in regards to nutrition. 
Studies show that individuals can build strength and muscle mass with similar training protocols. A recent review examined the difference
Strength training is an essential component of any skier's fitness regimen and one of our key interventions we prescribe in
Hamstring pain during cycling is a common symptom we frequently encounter and treat at our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette
One of the top reasons participants start an exercise program is weight loss.  This goal is achievable with exercise but
Check out the practice’s recently revamped webpage on its small group fitness classes to learn how they can contribute to
Endometriosis is a challenging and often debilitating condition where endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, leading to severe pelvic pain
Most psychology 101 courses cover the interesting question of nature vs. nurture.  In short, how many of our current traits
Low back pain is the most common condition seen by primary care physicians and Physical Therapists.  Although prevalent, low back