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Power From the Ground Up: The Feet in Weightlifting When we analyze movement in Olympic weightlifting, the conversation usually revolves around bar path, speed under the bar, hip and shoulder mobility, or pulling mechanics. But one of the most important pieces of the lift often gets overlooked: Your Feet What […]
HYROX Is More Than Just Running Added to CrossFit With HYROX continuing to grow — and HYROX Denver coming up this November — more and more athletes are beginning to prepare for the demands of the sport. One of the biggest misconceptions I still hear, though, is that HYROX is […]
Why Your Knee Hurts When You Jump (And How to Fix It) If you are an athlete experiencing pain in the front of your knee—especially when jumping, landing, squatting, or getting up after sitting—you may be dealing with patellar tendinopathy, commonly known as jumper’s knee. This condition is common in […]
Postpartum Recovery for Active Moms: Why Pelvic Floor PT Matters Bringing a baby into the world is a powerful and life-changing experience, but recovery doesn’t end at delivery. This Mother’s Day, as we celebrate everything moms give to their families, it’s also an opportunity to focus on something that is […]
How to Transition to Trail Running (Without Getting Injured) With spring around the corner and longer days ahead, many runners are ready to trade the treadmill for the trails. But one question comes up every year:“How do I safely transition from road running to trail running?” At Physio Room, we […]
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 […]
Low Back Pain in Junior Cyclists: Causes and Solutions Many junior riders are puzzled by a familiar pattern: they feel fine during long rides but develop low back pain during races or high-intensity efforts. Especially for juniors, the source often lies off the bike — in posture, movement mechanics, and […]
Nutrition in the Wintertime Winter in Colorado brings more than just snow and cold temperatures. Early mornings, dry air, shorter days, and lower overall energy can quietly take a toll on recovery, immune health, and general well-being. During this season, nutrition plays a key role in helping the body stay […]
Why Weekly Physical Therapy Support Is Essential for High School Athletes High school athletes are pushing their limits more than ever. Whether they’re logging miles in cross-country, battling in basketball, or perfecting routines in gymnastics, one thing is clear: injuries are common and preventable. While athletic trainers and strength coaches […]