Outdoor Physical Therapy for Outdoor Athletes in Denver
A couple weeks ago Jess and I were at REI picking up a few supplies and gear for some upcoming adventures this Summer and I was reflecting on their brand. I took a step back and thought, how would people describe REI if you asked them? Most people would say, its an outdoor clothing and gear store and it got me thinking. These are people at Tundra Performance and Physical Therapy that we work with and treat everyday, outdoor athletes. Why couldn’t we be described as an Outdoor Physical Therapy company?
A Giant Pain in the Butt: Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy is a common injury in many runners due to the hamstring’s job in slowing down your limb right before it hits the ground. What does this really mean? It means the hamstring tendon, where it attaches at the pelvis, overtime became irritable usually as a result of a change in training or weakness.
Nobody Would Actually Pick Winter
7 Years ago, Jess and I were visiting with her family, Josh and Emily, in Durango and got into a heated debate about which season was the best. We weighed out pros and cons of the weather, what activities were available, and the emotions that each season stirred up. There was conclusive agreement that we all loved parts of all four seasons Colorado has to offer and it's a big reason as to why we choose to live here. Blessed to get over 300+ days of sun, powder days dumping feet of snow on the mountain within a couple days, and beautiful changing colors in the Fall and Spring.
You Don’t Have to Be Broken Before Coming to Physical Therapy
People often play the “wait and see” approach to their injuries. Sometimes it works, and in our world of personal bias as performance physical therapists, a lot of times it doesn't.
They wait until their symptoms have been going on too long and it starts affecting the activities they love before seeking care.
The Biggest Consideration When It Comes to Tendinitis
Tendinitis occurs when tendons become inflamed or irritated due to overuse or excessive strain. What I like to tell patients, it normally boils down to TOO MUCH, TOO FAST, and in some cases TOO LITTLE.
How Soon Can I Start Running After Delivery?
One of the most common questions from early postpartum moms that we encounter as performance physical therapists is: When can I start running?
Although there is no one single answer to this question, there are checkpoints that should give you more confidence that you are ready to start a return to run program.