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Old Injury Pain Treatment: How Physical Therapy Can Help

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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Will Physical Therapy Help a Torn Rotator Cuff?

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 …

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How Does Physical Therapy Help Athletes?

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, …

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Learn all of the important signs of a concussion and how to avoid getting one

With the end of Summer coming closer, football season will be here soon. As enjoyable as it is to watch teams compete on the field, in the background, there is frequent talk about the concussion injuries surrounding the sport. For those participating or who have loved ones playing this Fall, it is a great time …

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Four secrets to early recovery from a finger pulley injury

One of the most common injuries avid climbers will experience is a tear to an annular pulley along one of their fingers. This structure helps to keep tendons in place. When placing excessive weight loads onto fingers, such as while reaching into pockets on the wall, the risk is higher. A pulley tear is often …

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The reasons why your children should not early specialize in one sport

Kids are not meant to focus on one sport their whole lives without being exposed to other forms of play. I can quickly bring up many articles and studies that support the idea of keeping your kids participating in multiple sports until they are in high school or later. Year-round training in one activity leads …

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Three bits of wisdom for camping with back pain

Most people in Colorado start to get a little excited when spring and summer start to roll around. An enjoyable ski/snowboard season is over and it’s time to start thinking about all the warmer weather activities that the Rocky Mountains provide. Maybe you’re whitewater rafting the Arkansas River. Maybe you’re hiking up a stunning trail …

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