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How Is Tendonitis Diagnosed? A Physical Therapy Perspective
Tendon pain is one of the most common complaints we see in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy clinic. Whether it’s an achy elbow...
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Top 3 Overuse Injuries in Colorado Road & Gravel Cyclists — And How Physical Therapy Can Keep You Riding Strong
Colorado is a cyclist’s dream. From the smooth tarmac of mountain passes to the rugged challenge of gravel routes like the Colorado Trail...
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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
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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...
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Why More Exercise Isn’t Always Better: Denver PTs on Overtraining, Metabolism, and Recovery
As a Denver athlete or regular exerciser, you’ve probably heard: “Movement is medicine!” And indeed, cardio, lifting, and high-intensity...
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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.
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Is Physical Therapy Enough for a Torn Meniscus? Insights from Denver Physical Therapists
At Rise Rehab and Sport Performance in Denver, we hear this all the time. The truth is: yes, many people recover from a torn meniscus with physical therapy alone — but it depends on several key factors. Let’s break it down.
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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.
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Tennis Elbow from Pickleball? Denver PTs Share Tips for Relief and Prevention
If you’ve noticed pain on the outside of your elbow after playing, you might be dealing with lateral epicondylitis, better known as tennis elbow. And yes, despite the name, it doesn’t just happen to tennis players.
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