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Injured Runner: Frequency or Duration First? One of the most common questions we hear at Physio Room is: “I’m feeling good. Should I run more often, or is it okay to return to my long runs?” For most runners, the answer is clear and evidence-based: Increase frequency before increasing duration. […]
Strength & Conditioning: A Critical Window for Youth Bone Development How Multidirectional Movement and Strength Training Shape Lifelong Bone Health When we think about kids’ sports, we often focus on performance, confidence, and teamwork. But one of the most powerful — and lasting — benefits of physical activity during childhood, […]
Three Common Athlete Recovery Problems (and How to Fix Them) When Training Stress Doesn’t Fully Resolve Most athletes don’t struggle because they train too hard — they struggle because their bodies don’t fully resolve the stress of training. These aren’t always injuries. They’re recovery bottlenecks — points where the body […]
Do I Need an X-Ray? Clinical Guidelines for Knee and Ankle Injuries As a sports performance physical therapist, I often get asked:“How do I know if my knee or ankle is broken?”“Do I need an X-ray?” After an acute injury, it can be difficult to know whether you’re dealing with […]
Why a Performance-Focused PT is the Key to Reaching Your Goals If you’re an athlete, CrossFitter, runner, or someone who pushes your body to perform at a high level, an injury can feel like a major roadblock. The last thing you want is to be told to “just rest” or […]
Managing Knee Pain as a Pickleball Player Introduction Pickleball is a fast-paced, dynamic sport, but the quick lateral movements, sudden stops, and repetitive stress can take a toll on your knees. Whether it’s from overuse, poor mechanics, or underlying conditions like arthritis, knee pain is a common challenge for players. […]
Don’t miss our upcoming shoulder workshop: https://signup.physioroomco.com/shoulderseminar Shoulder pain can be debilitating. It can keep you from doing the things that you love like working out, golfing, cycling, crossfit, the list goes on and on. The pain can be challenging to manage. You may find yourself asking: Should I ice […]
It’s golf season! Have you been spending a lot of time out on the course this summer? Dr. Alex is our in-house TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Certified golf expert and he has been working with clients on some simple tips and tricks to improve your body swing connection. Golf is […]
Knee pain and dysfunction is one of our most frequent complaints within our physical therapy practice. Many patients come in complaining of everything from occasional to frequent, mild to acute knee discomfort and often report having been experiencing it for lengths of time before seeking our advice. Of course, there […]
Athletes and active adults in Highlands Ranch rise for another day to do what they love. High school swimmers are awakened by their first plunge into the water, new moms do yoga to prepare themselves for the day ahead, pitchers throw balls at the targets of their frustrations, soccer all-stars […]
Hey, everybody, Dr. Alex here! With Physio Room. Today we are in the clinic talking about overuse injuries. What is an overuse injury? This usually occurs when we do too MUCH, too SOON. What happens, then, is we create a micro-trauma state within the muscles being used. In other words, […]