On June 4, 2025, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into law House Bill 25-1300, titled Physician Choice Bill. This bill represents one of the most sweeping changes to the state’s workers’ compensation system in years and will significantly impact how employers, insurers, and injured workers navigate the claims process. Although [...]
Recently, our partner, Professional Interpreting Services , interviewed Peak Form Medical Center's physical therapist assistant, Melissa Toubol, about the role interpreter-supported care in treating injured workers. Melissa has worked closely with PIS interpreters for nearly four years, supporting patients recovering from work-related injuries. We spoke with her about her experience [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
COVID has certainly shown us the importance of health as well as how quickly illness can change our lives. While COVID is front and center in most people's thoughts, it isn't the only illness out there that can be life changing. Heart disease, diabetes, strokes and cancer can all be devastating [...]
It’s hard to believe, but we’re in the fall season with no real end in sight of the pandemic. This means many of us are likely still working from home while simultaneously managing the stressors of daily life. Do you find yourself clenching your teeth in stress? It can cause serious [...]
