The global pandemic has been difficult to manage. Stress, anxiety, and depression have led to lack of sleep, which in turn can lead to increased risk of workplace injuries. Most of us recognize that poor sleep makes for a long day. It’s hard to focus and all you can think about [...]
As we try to move past the events of 2020, returning to work will be more difficult for those with long-haul COVID. Some patients who fell ill with COVID-19 will still feel it’s effects long after the acute disease has passed. While one aspect of this may be related to a [...]
Counties Ease Outdoor Mask Wearing Restrictions Earlier this week, several counties in Colorado eased COVID-19 restrictions on mask wearing in outdoor spaces, including Adams and Boulder counties. If you’re outside in a park, you can take off the mask! However, keep a mask handy in case you come into close contact [...]
Before the pandemic, telehealth visits were few and far between. While it was an option to have a video call with your doctor, most opted to go in-person. One could argue that telehealth visits lack a personal touch or bedside manner. However, recall a pre-COVID doctor’s visit. Did you have to [...]
If you are aiming for a big physical change, it’s best to take small steps towards your goal. Did you make a New Year’s Resolution in January to lose weight, only to have it drop off your radar by February? If so, you’re not alone! New Year’s Resolutions for big physical [...]
We know that physical therapy sessions aren’t always easy. If they were, we wouldn’t be doing you any good. As therapists, we get teased for this. Rather than “physical therapy,” patients sometimes refer to it as “pain and torture.” Physical Therapy does require work As a patient, it’s important to remember [...]
It’s a tale we’ve all heard: if you run too much, your knees will bother you as you age, and it will cause more pain, arthritis, and eventually knee replacements. All that impact and wear-and-tear can’t be good for your knees, especially if you train for long distances. Right? I want [...]
You already know that you can see a physical therapist after surgery: knee or hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, or rotator cuff repairs. However, as physical therapists, we have so much more to offer! We can help you with all of your exercise needs. When should I see a Physical Therapist? As [...]
It’s less common in the 21st century, but there used to be terminology out there discouraging women from lifting weights. Exercise program marketing would use words like “toned” or “firm” to target what they thought women wanted, while using lots of aerobics with very light weights. This contributed to the misnomer [...]
TRICARE, one of the nation's largest insurers, wants their members to get physical therapy for back pain. They think that treating back pain with PT is so important that they're willing to waive the cost to their members. That's a huge deal. When's the last time you remember an insurance company [...]
