Bone Stress Injuries Hey, there runners! As a physical therapist, I’ve seen my fair share of injuries, and one of my least favorites to see is the dreaded stress fracture. It’s not my least favorite because it cannot be overcome but rather it always requires an absolute rest break from running, unlike many other injuries […]
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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 and avoidance of the activity that caused it. While it’s true that rest is an essential part of the recovery process, it’s not always the best solution to promote long-term
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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. This may come more or less easily to different individuals for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to, your upbringing, your community and religion, and your social circle.
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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 is and how it differs from acupuncture. Needling is a type of therapy that uses thin, sterile needles to target trigger points in the muscles and connective tissue. While it
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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 head to the doctor to figure out how to manage this. Or perhaps, you have never had pain/injury and this completely stops you in your tracks with your running. The
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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 the known dangers and side effects of NSAIDs that especially relate to endurance athletes’ health and safety. Why and how do endurance athletes use NSAIDs? Athletes use NSAIDs because endurance
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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. Trust in your doctor, PT, or dietician, etc… it shouldn’t be assumed. Asking a simple “why” when reasoning hasn’t been given is vitally important. As a healthcare consumer, understanding exactly
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The Fort Collins Trail Runners Facebook group is the largest running public forum in Northern Colorado. Almost every week there is someone posting about their injury, asking for help, and many people tend to weigh in with their opinions and home remedies. Unsurprisingly, lots of people still recommend total rest for running injuries. As a
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Especially here in Fort Collins, Colorado, athletes are drawn to the many unorthodox recovery modalities that are popping up. Whether it’s stopping by the local Hydration IV Bar or heading to Stretch Lab to be able to itch your back with your knee, these types of recovery interventions are becoming more and more common. In
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