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Lasting Relief from Low Back Pain in Boulder: Mend Colorado Delivers Evidence-Based Therapy for Active Lifestyles

Mend Colorado’s evidence-based physical therapy service helps Boulder locals conquer back pain, reclaim outdoor lifestyles, and build long-term strength. BOULDER, CO- Mend Colorado, Boulder’s trusted provider in physical therapy, announces itsspecialized service for lasting relief from low back pain designed for the city’s active, outdoor-oriented population. The innovative program combines advanced diagnostic evaluation, personalized treatment...

Mend Colorado Announces Innovative Knee Pain Treatment for Boulder Residents Seeking Pain-Free Mobility

Boulder residents can now explore expert knee pain solutions, tailored care plans, and convenient access to physical therapy BOULDER, CO. – Mend Colorado has unveiled its revamped Knee Pain Treatment service page, providing a streamlined way for local residents to access rapid, lasting relief from knee pain and injuries. This new resource is tailored for...

Can You Keep Doing CrossFit While You’re Injured?

By Dr. Emily Fuller, PT, DPT If you’re dealing with an injury, one of the first questions you may have is: Do I have to stop CrossFit? In many cases, the answer is no. Training CrossFit while injured often comes down to modifying your workout rather than stopping altogether, and appropriately modifying your training can...

Physical Activity Offsets Detrimental Health Impacts During Perimenopause

By Kristin Carpenter, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT The hormonal decline resulting from the menopausal transition (ie: perimenopause) is characterized by detrimental impacts on health including: increased cardiometabolic risk factors (insulin resistance, Type II diabetes, increased central adiposity, weight gain), reduced mental and physical health (depression, loss of lean muscle mass, reduced bone density and increased...

Availability Is The Best Ability

Most patients presenting to our Boulder and Lafayette Physical Therapy practices are facing a pain or symptoms which are limiting their ability to participate in the activities they enjoy.  Their current abilities, or lack thereof, prevent them from being available for work, life, and recreational activities.  Availability is often the greatest predictor of long-term health...

The Greatest Side Effect Of Stretching

In our Boulder Physical Therapy and Lafayette Physical Therapy clinics we commonly prescribe mobility or stretching exercises to reduce pain and restore lost function.  Accelerating a patient’s return to the activities they enjoy.  When combined with other forms of exercise, in particular strength training, stretching is an effective method of restoring lost motion in joints...