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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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Denver Athletes: Why Hip Stability Could Be the Key to Avoiding Your Next Injury
Whether you’re logging miles on the Cherry Creek Trail , shredding the slopes at Breckenridge , or powering through a CrossFit WOD  in...
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Lower Back Stretches for Pain That Actually Work
Lower back pain can stop you in your tracks, making even the smallest daily tasks feel like a challenge. You want relief that’s fast, safe, and actually lasts. Lower back stretches for pain help you move better, improve strength where it counts, and keep pain from coming back.
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Can a Herniated Disc Heal Without Surgery? What Denver PTs Want You to Know
If you've ever been diagnosed with a lumbar disc herniation, you might have been told surgery is the next step after conservative...
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Lower Back Pain When Walking Colorado Trails (And What PT Can Do About It)
There’s something uniquely rewarding about hiking in Colorado: endless blue skies, challenging terrain, and breathtaking summit views. But, if you’ve ever finished a hike only to be greeted by nagging lower back pain when walking, you’re not alone.
At Rise Rehab and Sport Performance, we often work with hikers who experience pain in their lumbar spine after a day on the trail.
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Is Hip Impingement Holding You Back? Denver PTs Explain What You Need to Know
If you’re an active adult in Colorado, whether you're lifting, running, biking, or climbing, hip impingement pain can be a serious roadblock.Â
One of the most common complaints we hear at Rise Rehab and Sport Performance is that familiar pinch in the front of the hip: tight, sharp, and limiting.Â
Sound familiar? You may be dealing with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), commonly referred to as hip impingement.
But here’s the good news: hip impingement doesn’t have to be a l
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The Strain of Desk Work: How Prolonged Forward Posture Leads to Lower Neck Tightness
Introduction In our modern work environment, hours spent at a desk, hunched over a computer, or staring at a phone have become the norm....
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Building Stronger Hips and Core: Essential Exercises for Runners
Running is one of the most natural and accessible forms of exercise. But, while it may seem like a simple activity, running involves a...
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Exercise and Manual Therapy Provides the Best Results for Chronic Low Back Pain
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting millions of people and often resulting in long-term...
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Back Pain with GHD Sit Ups
As most CrossFitters know (or learn at some point in their fitness journey), the GHD sit up is an extremely potent stimulus for the...
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Biering-Sorensen Test: What is it and why does it matter for Low Back Pain?
The Biering-Sorensen test is an assessment of muscular endurance for the low back and hip extensors. The test is performed by having the...
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Generally Speaking: Is Good Posture Important?
There are two things I commonly hear when first meeting a new patient that are typically said and followed by a defeated sigh and...
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Understanding Pain Referral Patterns
Pain can be an important indicator that something is wrong. However, it can be difficult to know how to address the problematic area if...
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10 Common Physical Therapy Diagnoses
Physical therapy plays a crucial role in addressing a myriad of musculoskeletal issues, ranging from acute injuries to chronic...
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