Tag: Boulder Physical Therapy
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The Autonomic Nervous System and (Your Symptom Here)
People will often seek care at my Boulder physical therapy practice for symptoms after concussion, including dizziness, headache, and balance difficulties. I recently had the honor of speaking at The American College of Sports Medicine’s annual conference in Boston, MA. The topic was Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) Dysfunction in Concussion Rehabilitation. As I learned, and…
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Thoracic Mobility for the Overhead Athlete
Many of the overhead athletes, including rock climbers and surfers, who come to Sea to Summit Physical Therapy in Boulder, Colorado, are seeking treatment for shoulder or low back pain. While investigating root causes for these concerns, a common theme arises: a lack of thoracic mobility. The thoracic spine consists of the 12 vertebrate (T1…
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Running-Related Injuries: Common Risk Factors
Spring is in the air in Boulder, Colorado, bringing out the flowers, birds, and…runners! If you are among the many in Boulder lacing up and hitting the trails and paths this season, you may be interested in the findings of a recent systematic review on running-related injuries. Factors that were associated with running-related injuries are:…
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Sport Concussion Update
In 2022, the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport was held to prepare an updated evidence-informed consensus statement for the management of sport concussion. Below is a summary of the panel’s definition of sport-related concussion and their updated recommendations (11 R’s). Definition: Sport-related concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a direct blow…
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New Year’s Motivation
Did you bring in the new year with renewed vows of more exercise, better self-care, and a healthier 2024? As you reflect on the past year, and set goals for the next, you might be encouraged to learn that in a recent study on New Year’s Resolutions, most participants (55%) considered themselves successful in sustaining their…
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Spine Therapy
I often treat people in my Boulder physical therapy clinic for the common complaints of back and neck pain. A healthy spine is essential for maintaining a pain-free and active lifestyle. However, spine conditions including radiculopathy, SI joint, and chronic pain can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. In such cases, physical therapy…
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Concussion Rehabilitation
A concussion, often referred to as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), can have significant impacts on an individual’s physical and cognitive well-being. Whether it occurs during sports, a fall, or an accident, a concussion requires specialized care and attention to support the healing process. At Sea to Summit Physical Therapy in Boulder, we provide…