Is lifting heavy weights dangerous if you have osteoporosis?
If you have osteoporosis, you are probably aware of the benefits of exercise for your bone health. What you may not be aware of is…
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4 ways to strengthen your immune system
With flu season fast approaching and the continued threat of COVID-19, now is the time to boost your immune system! Most of us have adopted…
Read MoreLazy Summer or Deconditioning?
The weather is hot, the gym is closed, and you’ve been relaxing – enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer. Taking a day off here…
Read MoreKeep fit during COVID-19
The last few months have been difficult for Northern Colorado communities as we confront and battle the impacts of COVID-19. Many have been faced with…
Read MoreFitness, with a side of dysfunction?
This time of year, many people are focused on fitness so it’s worth taking a look at what fitness really means. The dictionary defines fit…
Read MoreCan intermittent fasting help you lose weight?
It’s that time of year when many people make a resolution to eat healthier. Despite the best of intentions, it can be difficult to maintain…
Read MoreYour physical therapist can help you keep your resolution
As one year comes to a close and another begins, people begin to set goals and make resolutions. Losing weight, getting to the gym more…
Read MoreNew research reveals the danger of steroid injections
Recent research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) has found steroid injections into the hip and knee can accelerate the progression of arthritis and…
Read MoreDo You Know Your Movement Vital Signs?
Most people think of heart rate or blood pressure when they think of vital signs. It is common to use numbers to quantify health and…
Read MoreTennis Elbow: To Play or Not To Play
Tennis elbow or lateral elbow tendinopathy is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions of the upper extremity (Day, Bush, Nitz, & Uhl, 2015). Tennis…
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