top of page
BLOG



The Natural History of Bone Stress Injuries in Athletes: How Physical Therapy in Denver Can Keep You Training Strong
Introduction For athletes training at high volumes — whether it’s running, soccer, basketball, or skiing — few diagnoses are as...
4 min read


Preventing Plantar Fasciitis in Runners: How Physical Therapy Can Address Strength Asymmetries
Introduction If you’ve ever trained for a marathon in Denver, you know the toll long miles can take on your body. From sore calves to...
4 min read


Top 5 Injuries in Marathoners — And How Denver Runners Can Avoid Them
Marathon training in Denver is both exhilarating and challenging. From the flat stretches along Cherry Creek Trail  to the elevation...
4 min read


Anterior Ankle Impingement: The Hidden Culprit Behind Your Front Ankle Pain on Denver Trails
Running in Denver is a dream for many athletes. From the Cherry Creek Trail  to the Green Mountain loop  and the high-altitude challenges...
3 min read


Can’t Sit, Can’t Sprint? It Might Be Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
You're crushing workouts, chasing PRs, or just trying to stay active, but something deep in your butt or upper hamstring is screaming every time you sit down or push off for a sprint. That annoying pain isn’t just tight muscles—it could be proximal hamstring tendinopathy.
This injury loves to creep in slowly. One day, you notice a twinge during a run or after a long drive, and the next thing you know, sitting hurts, stairs sting, and your power during workouts just isn’t ther
5 min read


How 75 Minutes of Exercise a Week Can Slow Aging — Denver PTs Explain How to Get Stronger
Ever wish you had a time machine? While science hasn't cracked reversing age, new research points to something nearly as powerful: 75...
4 min read


How the Right Knee Pain Doctor Can Help You Skip Surgery
If you’re dealing with knee pain that keeps you from training, hiking, or finishing the BOLDERBoulder, it’s time to look at how physical therapy can help. You don’t need to wait until your pain is severe or your only option is knee surgery. A sports-focused physical therapist can guide you toward recovery using research-backed, movement-driven methods designed for active people like you.
5 min read


Achilles Tendon Pain in Runners: What Denver PTs Recommend Instead of Resting
If you’re a runner in Colorado, chances are you’ve felt that nagging ache just above your heel. Maybe it started as tightness in the morning. Maybe it flared up after a few hill repeats. Either way, Achilles tendon pain is one of the most common overuse injuries we see at Rise Rehab and Sport Performance in Denver.
And here’s the kicker: resting it rarely solves the problem.
4 min read

bottom of page