Active People in Denver Require Active Solutions
Whether you are a runner trying to get back into racing, a climber trying to get back to the crag, or a weightlifter working their way back to competing or the training floor. Active people require active solutions. That's where tailored, performance physical therapy comes into play.
Dungeons & Dynamometers in Denver
The title makes it sound like we went to a comic con conference. However, instead this past weekend we explored all things dynamometry and testing through a course called Dungeons & Dynamometers. I personally loved it because it validated all of my confirmation bias about standardization of testing and what goes into fulfilling a detailed, comprehensive evaluation with our patients. What's not to love when you feel heard!
Peace Out to Your Cranky Knees
Some weeks as a performance physical therapist, you have gaslighting conversations with yourself, where you end up talking about eerily similar symptoms from one patient to the next and end up prescribing the same exercises. This past week life said, we’re talking cranky knees.
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.
Top Cues for Your Back Pain and Deadlifting
Back pain is one of the most common injuries in the US, affecting 80% of people in their lifetime and 26% of people in the US at any given time.
As performance physical therapists, we treat an awful lot of back pain at our clinic.
As a result, we prescribe and dose out deadlifts frequently. Deadlifts are and will forever be one of my favorite movements for not only back pain but the self advocacy and empowerment that comes with it.
From Years of Back Pain to Supple Tactician
One of my favorite people that I have had the pleasure to meet this year is Josh. He’s retired military, now working as a corporate strategist who enjoys hiking, traveling, and time on the gun range. From years of abuse training in the military to gradual deconditioning, Josh subsequently developed a herniated disc and chronic back pain, amongst shoulder, knee, pain and stiffness alike.