Horseback riding is more than just a hobby - it’s a physically demanding, mentally engaging sport that deserves the same level of medical attention and athlete care as any other high-impact discipline.
Pelvic floor physical therapy addresses pelvic health issues. It helps offer relief from pain, incontinence, and postsurgical challenges.
As older adults have become more active, chair yoga has grown in popularity. Sitting down to exercise, or standing while holding onto a chair to perform some poses, may not sound like a workout, but Rivman, Luria, Leister and practitioners everywhere see a world of benefits.
Chronic pain and inflammation can really take a toll on your physical and mental health. Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) can help reduce pain and inflammation. But they also carry certain risks for cardiovascular and kidney issues, stroke, bleeding and ulcers when you take them for extended periods of time. Fortunately, there are topical anti-inflammatory creams that offer the same amount of relief with significantly reduced risks.
Promptly starting physical therapy after a diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis, and attending 13 or more sessions, decreases the likelihood of subsequent intraarticular therapies, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Hip pain can have a range of causes, from minor injury to chronic inflammation. In many cases, gently exercising and stretching the hips can help relieve pain and restore mobility.
Injury to your Achilles tendon can cause pain, burning, redness, and swelling. The Achilles tendon is a thick tendon that attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone. It is crucial for walking, running, and jumping.
Medicare provides coverage for all medically necessary physical therapy services. It doesn’t limit the number of sessions you can attend. To receive Medicare coverage for physical therapy, you need a referral from a healthcare professional and a certified treatment regimen.
High levels of physical activity may mitigate brain loss in adults and help maintain long-term cognitive health, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center report in a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Despite being a core group of muscles used when running, the hip flexors—a cluster of muscles in the front part of the hip—are a part of the body many people neglect to stretch. When they get tight, the stiffness can prevent you from running your best and can contribute to lower back pain.
2150 Stadium Drive
2nd Floor
Boulder, CO 80309
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Phone Hours:
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm
(off during lunch 12pm - 1pm)
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 6:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 7am - 11:30am
Patients seeking sports medicine and orthopedic care can be seen in person Monday – Friday from 7am – 5pm. Please call (303)315-9900 to schedule an appointment. Tele-Health Visits are still available if preferred.
Patients seeking advanced medical imaging can be seen Monday – Friday 7am – 5:30pm. Please call (303) 315-9901 to schedule an appointment.
Physical therapy is available for in-person visits Monday – Friday from 7am – 7pm and Saturday 7am – 11:30am. If you would like to schedule a Physical Therapy appointment or to contact your Physical Therapist please call (303) 315-9917.
Phone hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm (off during lunch 12pm - 1pm) .
Please park in the patient parking lot just north of the Champions Center and bring your license plate number to the second floor at check in.
