In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we utilize the latest research findings to help patients achieve their goals. Over the last few years we have successfully utilized the findings on utilization of weight training to improve bone density among at risk groups such as patients diagnosed with osteopenia, osteoporosis, as well...
Aerobic exercise should be the foundation of your weekly exercise program performed most days of the week. Significant mental, emotional, and physical health benefits are found with consistent aerobic exercise each week. In recent years more academic research has focused on high intensity interval training. Essentially alternating between high and moderate intensity bouts of aerobic...
Low back pain is one of the most common conditions we see in our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics. Our experts utilize manual therapy including spinal manipulation, dry needling, and high level exercise to help patients return to 100%. Tests are performed to see which specific muscles in the core are strong...
In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy Clinics we are focused on identifying both the pain generator and the reasons why it is symptomatic. These may or may not occur in the same joint or structure. In many cases, the underlying reason we have pain may be driven from an adjacent body structure...
Strength training is an essential part of any weekly workout program. Priority should be given to aerobic exercise first, followed by strength training, before participants pursue other forms of exercise such as stretching. At our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics strength training is an essential part of each patient’s recovery from disease,...
Low back pain remains the most common reason patients seek care from a primary care physician and Physical Therapist. At our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we effectively treat patients with low back pain utilizing education, manual therapy, and exercise. Based on our available medical evidence we know low back pain symptoms...
One of our best measures of an individual’s fitness and overall physical health is the VO2 max. This measurement allows us to determine the body’s ability to bring in and utilize oxygen during activity. In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we often use heart rate or ratings of perceived exertion to...
As a country we have become more sedentary due to technological advances at work. Allowing employees to sit and work from a computer work station for most of their day without requiring much standing, walking, or physical activity in the workplace. Medical evidence continues to identify uninterrupted, long duration sitting is the most hazardous of...
Headaches are one of the most common reasons patients seek care by a Physical Therapist. In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices we have found optimal outcomes and fewer visits for treating many headaches types including cervicogenic headaches. These headaches are driven from the neck (cervical spine) and cause pain referral to...
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek care from their primary care physician or Physical Therapist. In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we specialize in the treatment of the condition. Consistent with the most recent medical research we treat this condition with manual therapy, including spinal...