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Can Physical Therapy Manage Osgood-Schlatter Treatment in Young Athletes?

Picture this: you’re watching a youth soccer game at Rolland Moore Park in Fort Collins. The energy is high, the kids are giving it their all, and then—one player pulls up, grabbing their knee in discomfort. This scene is all too familiar for many young athletes trying to find Osgood-Schlatter treatment that lets them stay active.
While it might sound intimidating, Osgood-Schlatter is a manageable condition that, with the right physical therapy, doesn’t have to sideline your child from the sports they love.

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July 17, 2025 No Comments
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Knee Pain When Squatting? 3-Step Recovery Method Works

You try to exercise and there it is again—sharp, stubborn knee pain when squatting. Whether you’re lifting in the gym or getting low to pick something up, the pain keeps showing up like an uninvited guest.
It’s frustrating. You stretch, warm up, adjust your form, maybe even rest for a few days… and still, that pain flares right back up. If you’ve been told it’s just something to push through or chalked it up to aging, you’re not alone.
But here’s the truth:
Knee pain when squatting is common, but it isn’t normal. And it doesn’t mean you have to give up your workouts or settle for temporary relief.
At Up and Running Physical Therapy in Fort Collins, we help active adults and athletes fix this exact issue—without pills, surgery, or being told to stop doing what they love. 
In this post, you’ll learn:
• Why your knee pain keeps coming back
• The most overlooked reasons squatting hurts
• How our 3-Step Method relieves pain and builds strength

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June 12, 2025 No Comments
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Pain Behind Knee When Bending? Here’s What No One Tells You

You’re on a trail at Horsetooth, halfway through your run, and you feel it again, that sharp pull or deep ache behind your knee when bending. You stop, stretch, maybe even shake it out, but it lingers.
You’re not alone. We see this kind of pain all the time here in Fort Collins, especially in runners, hikers, and CrossFit athletes who push hard and expect their bodies to keep up.
It might show up as:
• A sudden pinch when you kneel
• A tight pull when squatting at the gym
• An ache that flares up after long bike rides down the Poudre trail
The pain might not be coming from where you think. And if you’ve tried foam rolling, stretching, or even resting with no luck, it’s time to dig deeper.

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May 9, 2025 No Comments
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How to Heal a Torn Meniscus Naturally

If you’re dealing with a torn meniscus, you’re probably frustrated, in pain, and wondering if surgery is your only option. The good news? It’s often not. Many times, it’s possible to learn how to heal a torn meniscus naturally.
You can support your body’s natural healing process with a few intentional choices and a little patience. It starts with understanding how your meniscus works and what it needs to recover.
This kind of tear doesn’t heal overnight, but if you give your knee the right environment to heal, you can often avoid the knife.
Whether you’re headed for the Coyote Ridge Trail or the Horsetooth Rock Trail Loop, our goal is to get you up and running again! So let’s look at practical, natural ways to ease the pain, reduce inflammation, and get you moving again, without rushing into surgery.

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March 31, 2025 No Comments
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How to Keep Knees Healthy: Running for a Lifetime

Imagine training for months to run the Horsetooth Half Marathon, only to be sidelined by knee pain weeks before race day. Unfortunately, this is a reality for many runners who neglect proper knee care. So, how to keep knees healthy?
Studies show that the knee joint is one of the most vulnerable areas for overuse injuries. But here’s the good news: with the right approach, you can:
Bulletproof your knees
Reduce injury risk
Enhance your performance

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March 27, 2025 No Comments
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Up And Running Physical Therapy

"We Help Runners And Active Adults In The Fort Collins Area Overcome Injury And Be Stronger Than Ever, Avoid Unnecessary Time Off, All Without Medications, Injections, Or Surgery."
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