Starting the new year means for many of us a new health insurance plan and the accompanying higher premiums, higher deductibles, higher copays, etc. Hence, the importance of choosing the best possible quality physical therapy program for your healthcare dollar. In this video, we outline a few reasons why we believe we can offer you this quality care.
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"Walking" requires more than strength and range of motion. It also requires several other components in order to move efficiently and avoid injuries. Maintaining your balance is an example of one of these other components. Click the image below for some exercises you can do to improve your balance!
More than 2,400 years ago, Hippocrates said, "Walking is a man's best medicine." Being able to move efficiently and maintain your balance while walking are important components in avoiding injuries. Are you having difficulty maintaining your balance when you walk? Give us a call - (303) 691-3733. We'll be happy to help!
November is National Diabetes Month and we are joining in to help promote awareness and prevent the disability this disease can cause. One of the complications of diabetes is the loss of a limb, and in this case, especially, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This month we share our top three tips for keeping diabetic feet healthy. Watch our video here.
For many of us, Thanksgiving dinner is the gateway meal into a very sweet and rich holiday season of eating. For diabetics this is not to be taken lightly…or rather, the meal should be taken lightly and with less sugar too.
The people at the American Diabetes Association know this can be challenging and they put together a Thanksgiving survival guide to help. You won’t feel a bit deprived with their recipes for Sweet Potato Fries, Broccoli Almondine, and Herb-Roasted Turkey. Get their recipes, tips and tricks here.
As physical therapists, we see a lot of patients who suffer from the complications of diabetes, including stroke, reduced muscle strength and endurance, and limb amputation. We also help a lot of people prevent these problems through strength and endurance training, shoe and orthotic evaluation, wound care, and education. Find out more about how a physical therapist can help if you suffer from diabetes in this guide from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
APTA: Physical Therapists Guide to Diabetes
Holidays can be a time of great anxiety for people with diabetes because it is so focused on food.
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The knee is critical in our day to day activities, whether it be getting in and out of a chair or playing a favorite sport. The following knee injuries can often be treated by physical therapists without the need for surgery or other procedures.
Watch our video to find out what symptoms to look for and when to contact your physical therapist.
Much has been made about the benefits of turmeric for joint pain. While more research is necessary to assess the safety and benefits of supplementing with turmeric, there is nothing wrong with cooking with the delicious and exotic spice. This recipe for Spiced Pomegranate Rice will brighten up your meal with its bold flavor and crunchy appeal.
Recent research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy found that individuals remained less physically active than their healthy counterparts after knee or hip replacement surgery. If your knee problems progress to the point that they require surgery, be sure to see a physical therapist during recovery to help you return to optimal physical activity. It’s not just good for your joints, it’s good for your overall health.
If you’ve noticed knee pain slowly creeping in and limiting your ability to participate in your typical activities or enjoy your day to day life, surgery isn’t necessarily in your future. See your physical therapist. A PT is the best starting point for non-surgical treatments of your knee issues
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Once again your privately owned, independent physical therapy clinic, Colorado Spine Therapy, answers a frequently asked question. Does posture affect your back (pain)? Click the video above and learn!
Colorado Spine Therapy, LLC is a physical therapist owned private practice and provider of non-surgical spinal physical therapy aiming to address all preventative, interventional and management components related to spinal rehabilitation (i.e., the physical, psychological, spiritual, nutritional and ergonomical components).
An evidence-based approach to spinal care is the standard in which outcomes are determined, using only measures described in peer reviewed spinal journals.
Nearly three quarters of all Americans use mobile phones, and they spend hours each day hunched over them texting, talking, and surfing the web. Many of them also suffer from neck and shoulder pain as a result. If that sounds familiar, watch our video to find out what you can do about it.
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Whether you are heading back to school this month or just going to work, packing a healthy lunch is a good idea. Try this Crunchy Turkey Salad Sandwich. Your mouth will be happy, and you’ll get the afternoon pick-me-up you need. If you sit up straight while you eat, your food will go down easier, and your neck and back will thank you for it too. Find the recipe here.
Could hunching over your mobile phone be affecting your mood? Harvard researcher Amy Cuddy thinks so. According to her, “Smartphones are ruining our posture. And bad posture doesn’t just mean a stiff neck. It can hurt us in insidious psychological ways.” You can learn more about the research to back up her claim in the NY Times article here.
With all this talk about how bad smartphones can be for your mood and your body, you might think we are telling you to stop using them. We are not. Today our phones are an integral part of our daily lives and many of us can’t fathom life without them. We just want you to be aware of some of the problems that can result from the way we use our phones. And those problems can often be solved by a little exercise and some work on your posture—give us a call if you have any questions or need help.
This interactive video allows you to see what a typical lumbar herniated disc looks like.
A spinal disc consists of two main parts: the jelly-like nucleus pulposus in the disc's center and the outer-most layers, collectively called the annulus fibrosus.
These two components facilitate the spine's movement and provide support for the vertebrae.
Disc degeneration or trauma can cause the nucleus to herniate through the weakened layers of the outer disc and leak out of the annulus fibrosus into the spinal canal.
In the case of a lumbar herniated disc, the weak spot in the annulus fibrosus is directly underneath the spinal nerve root, so a herniation in this area can put direct pressure on the nerve.
The nerve root extends down the leg, and any type of pinching or pressure on the nerve in the lower spine can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness to radiate along the path of the nerve down the leg. However, many people have shown a herniated disc on MRI scans yet have no associated pain, so not all herniated discs will cause symptoms.
