Expert Insights on Performance & Recovery
Excavators, ATVs and the 4th of July
While visiting with Jess’s cousins in Bayfield, I not only embarrassed myself trying to work a clutch on an ATV just trying to get it into first gear, but was presented with an opportunity no male in their right mind would turn down…… the chance to operate an excavator.
PT-Approved Shoulder Fixes for Overhead Pain
Shoulder pain during overhead lifting is one of the most common complaints we see in the clinic—especially among our active adults, lifters, and rock climbers. But here’s the good news: pain doesn’t have to mean stopping. In fact, implementing specific and intentional modifications is often part of the solution. As performance physical therapists, we focus on helping you move better, not less.
Stride Right: A Gait Assessment Breakdown
Have you ever wondered how your stride impacts your overall physical performance? Today, we're delving into the world of running physical therapy and gait assessment—a crucial tool in optimizing movement and enhancing athletic prowess.
More Than Kegels: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Explained
Pelvic floor physical therapy is more than kegels and isn’t just for postpartum moms or people dealing with incontinence (though it’s great for that too). It’s for athletes, lifters, runners, and anyone who wants to move, lift, and perform at their best—without pain, pressure, or dysfunction holding them back.
Every Weightlifter Needs 2 Rehab Programs
I always joked that I have the mindset of meathead without the body to match. Meatheads and weightlifters alike, come with their own considerations when it comes to performance physical therapy. Whether you're a powerlifter, bodybuilder, olympic lifter, Crossfit athlete, or may be even just a recreational lifter, each individual and their training regiment comes with their own unique challenges.
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?