Ski season is approaching fast! There’s nothing better than hitting the slopes and enjoying the fresh powder, but it’s important to stay safe while you’re doing it. Skiing can be a dangerous sport if you’re not careful, and injuries are all too common. Want to know how to avoid skiing injuries this upcoming ski season? […]
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about physical therapy until you need it. And when that time comes, it’s usually because of an old injury that’s been causing pain and discomfort for a while. You’re not alone. More than one-third of adults in the United States have reported experiencing chronic pain in
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Chronic pain can happen to anyone in any part of the body. According to 2019 research by the CDC, 20.4% of adults had chronic pain in the past three months. Chronic pain syndrome can make it difficult to work, engage in recreational activities, and live the life you want. You probably have tried different treatments to help
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Rotator cuff injuries are extremely common in the United States. According to research, between two to four million individuals are impacted by rotator cuff problems each year. However, the good news is that most people with a rotator cuff tear recover with physical therapy and other non-surgical treatments. At Backcountry Physical Therapy, a sports physical therapist
Whether you’re a professional athlete or play in a college club, physical therapy is highly beneficial for athletes of all levels. Not only does physical therapy speed up your recovery so you can heal quicker, but it helps prevent future sports injuries. When you train your body to move properly, it becomes a habit; therefore,
Mobilizing your joints is an important part of recovery from injury, particularly if stiffness is a source of your problems. When there is too much stiffness in a joint, then the ability to move with appropriate mechanics is diminished, which leads to compensation, injury, and long-term health effects. We want to stay limber in order
The concept of cutting down your blood flow to IMPROVE healing may seem counter-intuitive, but truly it’s not! Blood flow restriction training (BFR) is constantly becoming more popular in both the rehabilitation world and the fitness world in general. How does it work? BFR uses a cuff that is similar to a blood pressure cuff
In this edition of the blog, I’m taking a step back and sharing a really cool experience with you. If you’ve been following me, you are probably aware that I had the chance to spend 2 weeks volunteering at the Olympic Training Center here in Colorado Springs during the month of October. When I moved
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There are a few things that I think about when making a decision on whether one of my patients who is recovering from surgery needs to continue to wear a knee brace during sports or not. This is a pretty important decision as well. Taking it off too early can lead to re-injury and frustration.
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