Even COVID-19 hasn't knocked heart disease off the top of the list as the leading cause of death and disability. Taking care of your heart is important. When it comes to heart health, most people think about things like eating right, avoiding smoking, and exercising regularly. What most people don't think [...]
March is the time to focus on Women's History and the impact women have made on society and continue to make today. The person does not need to be famous to have make an impact, though it is important for us all to study and honor these well-known figures. We are [...]
We’ve all experienced dizziness at some point. Riding a rollercoaster or carousel might elicit dizziness in some folks. For others, it may be something simple like turning their head too quickly. How can you tell when dizziness is something transient, or something you need to worry about? Duration of symptoms If [...]
If you’ve ever experienced an injury at work, there’s no doubt it’s a stressful time, especially if it takes you off the job. You may be in pain and must avoid not only strenuous work duties, but certain activities at home, too. Money can quickly become a big stressor. How a [...]
As we move into another fall and winter with COVID, several Colorado counties have updated their mask mandates. While the summer looked hopeful that we would be able to put the pandemic behind us, new variants and high infection rates say otherwise. Where is masking required? The following counties have indoor [...]
Orthopedic surgeries have come a long way in the last decade. Knee replacements are so commonplace that many older adults expect to have at least one in their lifetime. A new knee helps to alleviate osteoarthritis pain in the joint, so tasks that were once painful (like ascending stairs or standing [...]
We know there is a lot of variation in how COVID affects people. Some feel like they have a bit of a cold, some feel like they have the flu, and some end up in the hospital. No matter the symptoms, we tend to think that people get sick, they get [...]
Peak Form Medical Clinic staff really enjoyed the friendly competition watching votes come in from 89 people for best Halloween costume. Thanks so much for playing along with us! Best Costume Winners are: Maria Brighton Clinic Costume Winner D'Angelo Boulder Clinic Winner [...]
In Colorado, we’re lucky enough to have sunshine through most of the year. However, we still get days where it’s too cold to walk, run, or cycle outside. On top of that, the “holidays” are coming – Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas – where food is in abundance. Then, the new year inevitably [...]
Every October, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) celebrates National Physical Therapy Month. As part of the APTA’s “Choose PT” campaign, therapists around the country urge the public to learn more about what physical therapists know and do for our patients. The most recent Choose PT campaign focuses on improving the [...]
