Lower Stomach Pain During Sex: Causes and Treatments
Lower stomach pain during sex can affect both men and women, disrupting their sex lives and causing distress. This discomfort, which may be sharp or
October 9, 2024
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How to Relieve Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy: Dos and Don’ts
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it can come with its own set of challenges, one of which is pelvic girdle pain. This type of
August 28, 2024
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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Exercises for Everyone to Try
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and tissues located at the base of your pelvis. These muscles play a crucial role in supporting
July 19, 2024
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What to Expect from Physical Therapy After Rotator Cuff Surgery
Undergoing rotator cuff surgery can be a daunting experience, but it’s often a necessary step toward regaining full shoulder function and alleviating pain. The road
June 27, 2024
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April 25, 2024
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Rock Climbers Workout: The Best Rock Climbing Exercises
Introduction Rock climbing is a sport that demands not just mental fortitude but also a high level of physical fitness. Climbers often find themselves in
March 18, 2024
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The 6 Key Elements to Unveiling the Benefits of Stretching and Physical Therapy
In a world bustling with fast-paced living and constant demands, prioritizing our well-being often takes a backseat. Yet, amidst the chaos, there exist simple yet
March 14, 2024
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More Shoes, Fewer Injuries? Why Runners Are Rushing to Rotate Their Kicks!
Introduction As a physical therapist and a passionate runner, I’ve seen the battle scars worn by countless runners battling injuries. We push our bodies to
February 2, 2024
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How to Run Properly and Prevent Injuries
Introduction Running is more than the act of placing one foot in front of the other; it’s an art form that, when perfected, can take
January 15, 2024
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Revolutionize Rehabilitation: Maximizing Strength and Function with Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Today, I’d like to break down a groundbreaking technique that’s been reshaping the landscape of physical therapy – Blood Flow Restriction therapy. As a seasoned
December 15, 2023
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Why Fort Collins is Best for Outdoor Physical Therapy
Introduction Imagine combining physical therapy’s healing power with the great outdoors’s rejuvenating experience. Outdoor physical therapy is a growing trend, and its benefits are particularly
December 11, 2023
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Buy New Running Shoes to Reduce Injuries by 40%
What if I told you that with your next running shoe purchase, you could reduce your risk of injuries by 39%?
November 16, 2023
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Maximizing Your Running Potential with Run/Walk Intervals
In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of run/walk intervals and offer some valuable tips to get you started. Are you a runner looking
November 2, 2023
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Understanding Overstriding in Running: Impact and Solutions
What is Overstriding in Running? “Overstriding” is a term frequently used in the running community to describe a particular foot-striking pattern that may lead to
October 19, 2023
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Blister Basics for Runners: Causes, Prevention, and Effective Solutions
Discover effective strategies to prevent blisters in running. Learn what causes blisters, how to choose the right socks and shoes, and other essential tips for
October 5, 2023
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Running Towards Wellness: The Role of Physical Therapy in Longevity for Runners
Running can cause intense strain and soft tissue damage, which is why it’s essential for all runners to visit a physical therapist regularly. By doing
June 14, 2023
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Revitalizing Movement: Exploring the Benefits of Physical Therapy in Fort Collins
If you live in Colorado and experience acute or chronic pain, you should start physical therapy in Fort Collins to help with muscle restoration, pain
June 9, 2023
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Common Running Injuries And How You Should Address Them
Common Running Injuries and How You Should Address Them! Running is a popular form of exercise, and for good reason. It’s a great way to
March 31, 2023
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The Spine: Choose Resiliency Over Protection
The human spine is a complex structure consisting of four main regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral. Unfortunately, many healthcare providers tend to treat the
March 10, 2023
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Is It Best To Run Intervals Based On Pace, Heart Rate OR Effort Level?
Let’s start with a quick story. Last year, I participated in the Hilton Head 5k in South Carolina. As I started my warm-up, I realized
February 24, 2023
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Not All Injuries Require Rest
Rest Isn’t Always The Answer Sustaining an injury can be a frustrating experience, especially when the recommended course of action involves nothing more than rest
January 20, 2023
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It’s Normal For These Things To Change
It’s normal for these things to change on a daily basis: How fast you feel How strong you feel How confident you feel How resilient
January 13, 2023
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What’s The Best Way To Warm Up For Runners?
I get this question a lot… “What’s the best way to warm up for runners?” It depends! You don’t NEED to “warm up” before you
January 6, 2023
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3 Things To Improve Outcomes With A Running Injury
3 Things To Improve Outcomes With A Running Injury * * * Thanks for reading! If you’d like to learn more about who we are
December 30, 2022
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4 Tips For How To Take Care of “Down There”
Getting to know your own anatomy and feeling comfortable discussing what is normal and not normal is an important part of addressing pelvic floor dysfunction.
December 23, 2022
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5 Things Hikers Should Do In The Off Season
Many hikers find themselves entering the warmer months with big ambitions but little to no fitness. Hiking fitness is very important and not only greatly
December 13, 2022
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Stretching Isn’t Doing What You Think It’s Doing
Static stretching is the most common form of stretching that I see misused. It seems like it’s been ingrained into the minds of all active
December 6, 2022
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Mythbusters! Pelvic Floor Edition – Part 1
MythBusters! Pelvic Floor Edition- Part 1 Have you recently been scrolling on social media while “sittervising” your kids at Twin Silos or Spring Creek Canyon
November 29, 2022
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What Is Dry Needling?
What Is Dry Needling? What We Already Know: If you’ve heard someone talk about “needling” or “dry needling,” you may be curious about what it
November 22, 2022
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Speedwork Does Benefit Ultrarunners
Ultrarunners are used to going long and slow. That’s exactly what most people are doing during ultras anyway. When it comes to training specificity, that’s
November 15, 2022
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Why Did I Start Leaking at 50!? Overcoming Leaking!
As a healthcare professional, I recently had a patient named Anna* who came to me for a pelvic floor evaluation. Anna is a 50-year-old woman
November 10, 2022
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So You’ve Been Given The Direction To Stop Running By Your Doctor
So you’ve been given the direction to STOP RUNNING by your Doctor… Many of us runners have been so frustrated by an injury, we eventually
November 1, 2022
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Is There A Right Or Wrong Way To Do An Exercise?
People make it seem like common sense that there are inherently “good” and “bad” ways to do exercises. I frequently hear things like … “squatting
October 25, 2022
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Do you have a “tight” pelvic floor? Get those muscles to relax!
Do you have a “tight” pelvic floor? So, you’ve been doing research on the internet and have diagnosed yourself with an “overactive” or “hypertonic” or
October 18, 2022
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Training for YOUR running goals
With years of experience as a physical therapist working with injured runners, it is clear to me that we are not all getting the same
October 12, 2022
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Regular Use of NSAIDS Isn’t Normal And Can Be Dangerous
This has been a hot topic since Ironman partnered with Aleve, which is an NSAID, or “non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.” This is big news due to
October 6, 2022
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Know Your Pelvic Floor – Return to Running Part 3
Are you a new mom that’s recently postpartum and looking to get back into running? Well first of all, go back and check out
September 28, 2022
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What Are Some Ways To Monitor Strength Training Intensity
Strength training has so many benefits to athletes and overall health in general. Although a common mistake is when intensity isn’t high enough to yield
September 23, 2022
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Weather and Training with Atmospheric Scientist Brad Wells
In this episode of the Making Strides Podcast AJ and Adam talk to Brad Wells. He studied atmospheric science at CSU and works in meteorology.
September 13, 2022
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Prevent Leaking While You Sneeze With This One Easy Trick
Prevent leaking while you sneeze with this easy trick! The “Knack” is a Knack! Knack /nak/ noun: an acquired or natural skill at performing a
August 25, 2022
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Glute Activation: Debunked
Two main myths are debunked here for runners. Glutes don’t “shut off” or need “activation.” Glute Max isn’t as important for running as people think.
August 16, 2022
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Know Your Pelvic Floor – Return to Run Postpartum
Video Transcript: Are you a mom who is looking to get back into running during the postpartum period? Well, I have 4 really great
August 10, 2022
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Just Because You’re Exhausted Doesn’t Mean Your Workout Was Effective
Workouts should be catered to your specific goals. There should be a lot more thought that goes into workouts than simply being exhausted. Workouts need
August 3, 2022
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Know Your Pelvic Floor
Video Transcript:Hi! I’m Sam the pelvic floor physical therapist at Up and Running Physical Therapy, and today I wanted to speak to you about
July 28, 2022
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Are Your Rehab Exercises Preparing You For the Demands of Your Sport?
One of the biggest reasons why rehab will sometimes fail athletes is when the exercises are too easy, rudimentary, or generalized. It’s fairly common that
July 22, 2022
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Why I Use Bladder Diaries To Help My Patients
A bladder diary is a log of how much a person drinks in a day, how much they urinate and if they experience any leaking.
July 15, 2022
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Running Can Be a “Pain in the Butt”!
Pain in the Butt It is common knowledge that our muscles are the prime movers that get us to run, jump, squat and walk from
July 6, 2022
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Don’t Be Afraid to Ask “Why?”
Don’t take everything you hear from a medical/health professional at face value. There are so many people offering services, advice, and information regarding health nowadays.
June 30, 2022
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Tendons Need Load
Tendons need load! People sometimes wonder why tendon pain can linger for VERY LONG periods of time, months to years. They come to me frustrated
June 21, 2022
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Only Moms and Older Ladies Leak, Right? Wrong!
Only moms and older ladies leak, right? Wrong! I was 19 years old, in my first year of college and just past the prime of
June 14, 2022
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